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Safety, accessibility and environment programme 

We upgraded 10 bus stations to make them safer, easier to use for everyone and better for the planet. From improved safety barriers and tactile signage to eco-friendly upgrades and accessibility enhancements, this programme supports our goal of a cleaner, more inclusive transport network for the future.

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What is the safety, accessibility and environment programme?

This programme forms part of the Local Transport Plan, aligning with key priorities in the West Yorkshire Transport Asset Development Plan. The project is focused on improving infrastructure at 10 key bus stations to make travel safer, more inclusive, and environmentally friendly. 

This initiative delivered:

  • Safety improvements including upgraded pedestrian and vehicle barriers.
  • Accessibility enhancements such as consistent tactile signage for visually impaired passengers.
  • Environmental upgrades like low-flush toilets, recycling facilities, and electric maintenance vehicles, supporting West Yorkshire’s net zero carbon goal by 2038.

These changes were implemented at bus stations across West Yorkshire:

  1. Batley Bus Station
  2. Bradford Interchange Bus Station
  3. Brighouse Bus Station
  4. Castleford Bus Station
  5. Cleakheaton Bus Station
  6. Keighley Bus Station
  7. Leeds City Bus Station
  8. Osset Bus Station
  9. Pontefract Bus Station
  10. Pudsey Bus Station

The objectives of this project were to:

  • Keep our passengers safe and improve our safety offer at bus stations by replacing the old brush and pedestrian barriers with new, leading to the reduction/prevention in passenger/bus related injuries.
  • We aim to improve accessibility for all passengers including those with specific access needs, by updating the tactile signage on the head of queues at all stations.
  • Significantly reduce the impact on the environment of bus stations by installing reduced flush toilets, combined recycling bins and electrical maintenance vehicles with charging points.
  • Maintain, improve, and protect public assets and enable them to be used in a more efficient and cost-effective way with installing help points and passenger radar, also new PA systems for bus station staff to make announcements within each station.
  • Standardise the approach to safety and access across the sites within the scope to provide a ‘Metro style’ transport system fit for the 21st Century.
  • Provide station upgrades in line with the Transport Strategy 2040 and Asset Development Plan.

Project benefits

  • Improve safety outcomes for our passengers and staff
  • Improve environmental impact and reduce carbon footprint contributing to West Yorkshire 2038 target of net zero carbon
  • Improved air quality following transport modal shift
  • Reducing running costs delivering better value for money for the taxpayer

West Yorkshire Combined Authority led the project with Kier, Contractor and T&T, Consultant as delivery partners.

Work began in 2019 and was completed in 2023

How was this project funded?

A total of £1.9 million from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

What is the Local Transport Plan?

The Local Transport Plan (LTP) is a region-wide strategy led by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to create a transport system that supports economic growth, reduces carbon emissions, and improves quality of life. It funds infrastructure schemes that help keep the region moving safely and sustainably, aligning with the needs of communities and the environment.

Find out more

For any queries, please email our Transport Projects team.

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