People are being encouraged to have their say on a new transport
plan for West Yorkshire as Mayor sets out her vision for the
Weaver Network.
Work is already underway to transform travel across the region,
with plans to take buses back under local public control,
ambitions to get spades in the ground on a Mass Transit system by
2028, and a partnership approach to making the case for
long-overdue investment in Yorkshire's railways.
The Mayor's new West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan sets out how
future improvements will be prioritised through a vision for an
integrated Weaver Network, bringing together buses, trams, trains
and walking and cycling routes.
People are being encouraged to have their say on a draft of the
plan during a 12-week public consultation starting today (Tuesday
29th July).
, Mayor of West Yorkshire,
said: "We are creating a transport system that
works for everyone, improving access to jobs and opening up new
opportunities.
"This will deliver a seamless and reliable Weaver Network that
makes sustainable travel the first choice and builds on the
billions of pounds of transport investment we've already secured
for West Yorkshire.
"By sharing your views on our local transport plan we can work
together to create a greener, better-connected West Yorkshire.”
The plan, which is a statutory document, has been developed in
partnership with the region's five local authorities and once
adopted will succeed the Transport Strategy 2040 agreed back in
2017.
Views shared during public and stakeholder engagement last year
on the plan's vision, principles and objectives have also been
incorporated into the draft.
Leader of Bradford Council and chair of the Combined
Authority's Transport Committee said: "An
integrated Weaver Network will be vital for us to deliver our
region's growth ambitions.
"This new plan sets out how investing in transport will create
new jobs, connect people to opportunities and improve the health
and wellbeing of our communities.
"Your views will be vital in shaping the final plan, which will
support our vision for a stronger economy."
The plan is not just about making travel around West Yorkshire
smoother and easier, but also improving lives by connecting
people with places, whether that means to jobs, education,
training or leisure activities.
Ways this will be achieved include ensuring fares are affordable,
joining up ways to travel, and offering the public consistent
journey times.
It will also enable people to make cleaner and greener travel
choices, contributing to their health and wellbeing as well as
contributing to the ambition to be a net zero carbon region by
2038.
To find out more about the Local Transport Plan and have your say
before 21st October, visit www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/ltp
