Mass Transit
West Yorkshire Combined Authority, working with the five District Partners, has been developing a vision for the region’s future transport system, engaging with communities so we know what people want and need.
Mass Transit In West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire Combined Authority, working with the five District Partners, has been developing a vision for the region’s future transport system, engaging with communities so we know what people want and need.
Significant progress has already been made in addressing years of under investment in transport in the north. Now, with devolved powers, we can do even more.
We want to deliver a new integrated and inclusive transport network developed by people in West Yorkshire for people in West Yorkshire. Our plans set out how we can start delivering a new, high quality mass transit system for West Yorkshire which will connect people across our region by 2040.
In January 2021 we asked for opinions on our Mass Transit Vision.
We received 7,800 responses to our surveys, polls, the interactive map and other stakeholder feedback. It is the largest consultation response of its kind the Combined Authority has received.
- Evaluation report, covering the Connectivity Plan and Mass Transit vision – analysis of the comments we received from you.
- You Said, We Did – a look at of the comments we received from you and what actions we took as a result.
- August 2022 Mass Transit Vision – the new version of our Vision based on your comments.
About the project
Transport emits the most carbon in West Yorkshire, with more than 90% of transport emissions coming from cars and vans. Enabling more journeys by public transport will be integral to us achieving our ambition to tackle the climate emergency and improve the quality of our air.
Mass Transit will be fully integrated with our ambitious plans for the future of our bus network, enabling us to make buses work for people by improving journey times and reliability.
As part of an integrated transport network, Mass Transit can:
- help to combat climate change through providing a real and sustainable alternative to the car, cutting emissions, and improving air quality;
- connect the important places across our region – helping people travel to jobs and education in a reliable, efficient, and affordable way;
- support productivity and inclusive growth – creating new transport capacity, addressing inequality, rebalancing the economy, and encouraging investment in our region;
- support health and wellbeing through creating healthy towns, cities, and local communities across our region;
- strengthen the UK’s economic recovery from COVID-19 by prioritising jobs and skills.
What is happening now?
Now, a statutory consultation is being held on the revised West Yorkshire Mass Transit 2040 Vision ahead of the final Vision being formally approved and implemented. We want to hear from statutory consultees, key stakeholders and the public about whether they support the revised Vision. Responses can be submitted here www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/masstransitvision
People are also being encouraged to sign up to Your Voice to keep up to date with the latest developments on Mass Transit.
How to contact us
You can contact the Mass Transit team via email at masstransit@westyorks-ca.gov.uk.
To find out more on Mass Transit and to keep informed about the project and other work the Combined Authority is doing, register with Your Voice.
For media enquiries only, please email communications@westyorks-ca.gov.uk.