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At West Yorkshire Combined Authority, we believe everyone deserves a well connected, affordable, reliable and efficient public transport network.

We have a clear vision: to deliver the Weaver Network - a leading transport network for West Yorkshire - benefitting people, places and our planet by embedding sustainable transport choices to enable the economy to grow.

We’re focused on delivering a seamless transport experience that integrates across all transport modes, be that walking, cycling, wheeling, bus, rail and our future Mass Transit system.

We have a bold vision for transport. It's not just about getting people from A to B. We want all of us - our people, our businesses and our communities - to be better connected as part of a brighter West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire is a truly unique part of the country. That’s why we recognise it’s more important than ever to better link up our unique blend of villages, towns and cities, especially in today's modern, ever-connected world. Whether for work or leisure, we know that the people of our region should be able to get around as easily and quickly as possible. No-one should have their opportunities limited by where they live and be restricted by a public transport system that doesn't live up to expectations.

Read on to learn about our exciting plans to create a leading integrated transport network, and a better future for bus, rail and and future modes like tram travel across West Yorkshire.

Our transport network

Getting back on track

The rail network plays an important part in the lives of everyone and every business in West Yorkshire, connecting our towns and cities together, and linking our region to the rest of the North.

Increased capacity. Better reliability. Greater accessibility. That’s right - we’re getting our railway infrastructure back on track.

As well as championing infrastructure improvements, we want to ensure rail delivers an integrated public transport where ticketing, information and interchange facilities make rail travel simple and convenient and offer consistency for the hundreds of thousands of people that travel on them every day.

Read more on our vision for a better railway service for West Yorkshire.

Learn more about rail

Taking back control

Did you know that the people of West Yorkshire take on average 2.3 million bus journeys every week?

Buses play a vital role in West Yorkshire, getting people to places, connecting our communities, and shaping our economy. Buses are an important part of the region’s transport, especially for those who use them as their only form of travel. That’s why we need to continue our work in improving buses for all.

From the decision to bring buses back under local control (through a process known as franchising), through our vision for buses, set out in our Bus Service Improvement Plan, read on to discover our short- and long-term goals for bus travel in our region.

Learn more about buses

A greener, healthier way to get around

We want everyone to be able to access opportunities for walking, cycling and wheeling to help them live healthier lives. That's why we want to ensure people feel confident and safe using active travel options and why we want to expand networks (and access to) walking, cycling and wheeling opportunities across West Yorkshire.

We want to improve access to towns, city centres, and schools through active travel opportunities. We’re also focused on making areas safer for cyclists and pedestrians alongside making our streets less car dominated and more pleasant places to spend time in. Our goal is to increase active travel to improve health and wellbeing and make places cleaner and greener.

Keep reading to learn more about greener ways to explore our fantastic region.

Learn more about walking and cycling

Mass Transit

Mass Transit will play an important role in joining up travel across West Yorkshire. It will work alongside existing transport links – cycling and walking, bus and rail – and is integral to our vision to deliver a leading transport network that supports clean growth and zero emission travel.

Phase one of Mass Transit for our region is fully focused on introducing a world-class tram system to connect communities between Bradford and Leeds, and from south Leeds to the city centre.

Learn more about how we’re getting ready for Mass Transit

Northern Rail Train At Sandal And Agbrigg Station

Transport strategy

Transport is integral to West Yorkshire’s success, to create a region that’s prosperous, well‑connected, safe, inclusive, sustainable and happy – a region where everyone can thrive.

Our vision is improve the economy, people’s lives and our environment through well-connected transport. Our Transport Strategy 2040 is our currently adopted Local Transport Plan and sets out how we will deliver our ambition for transport.

We want to ensure that we deliver a better connected transport network that supports our people and places, whilst having a positive environment on our environment.

Learn more about our transport plans

Transport consultations

We’re always keen to hear from you. View our latest transport consultations - from The Mayor’s West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan, to bus stop and shelter improvements and so much more.

View our latest transport consultations