This section describes the Big Moves of draft Connecting Leeds Transport Strategy followed by questions asking for your views on these proposals. If you would like more detailed information on these, links to additional material are available further down the page.
In order to make Leeds, a city where you don’t need a car we have identified six “Big Moves” which will be the focus for the Transport Strategy. We believe these six Big Moves will move us in the right direction to achieve our vision and our objectives of:
Tackling Climate change Delivering Inclusive Growth Improving health and wellbeing Our Big Moves are supported by 12 policy areas which will need to use a combination of in order to make the Big Moves successful.
Our big moves are structured into the following three parts:
We are going to continue to: This is where we outline what measures we are going to continue to do We are going to: Measures we are going to introduce as part of this strategy to work towards our targets We may need to consider: Measures we need to consider going forward in order to achieve our targets
We are going to continue to:
Re-mode how we travel - making it easier to walk, cycle and use public transport. Reducing the need to travel - making it easier to access the same opportunities and amenities without having to travel as far. Support the uptake of alternative fuelled vehicles and associated infrastructure through publication of our Alternative Fuelled Vehicle Strategy Commit to all new infrastructure being carbon neutral and carbon negative where possible Continue to improve local environments through the planting of street trees, contributing to our wider ambition to create new woodlands through the planting of over 5.8 million treesWe are going to:
Trial new technologies to make it easier to adopt low carbon choices such as on-street electrical vehicle charging points Work with partners to make it easier for everyone to access services closer to home. Ensure low carbon mobility choices are available throughout Leeds, serving the routes and locations people need.We may need to consider:
How we can further incentivise people to use the low carbon public transport network in partnership with the Combined Authority and bus operators. A low carbon zone, this could be similar to the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London, where the most polluting vehicles are subject to greatest charges based on CO2 emissions.
We are going to continue to:
Provide accessible, well designed space for walking and cycling, including developing local cycling and walking infrastructure plans for all Leeds Communities. Use street space more efficiently by tackling congestion and reducing traffic. Ensure our streets are safer for everyone by working with partners to reduce crime and anti social-behaviour Work with accessibility and inclusivity groups on the development of a street charter to reduce barriers to travel Maintain the Outer Ring Road as the primary route for vehicle trips around the city in order to support the transformation of our local streets.We are going to:
Adopt Vision Zero approach to road safety, where all accidents are preventable and liability is shared between, road users, engineers and road operators Create and support an integrated, connected network for all modes, enabling longer trips to be undertaken sustainably building on the 20 minute neighbourhood concept Lobby for greater allocation of funding for these types of measures, which are currently more challenging to fund Monitor our Active Travel Neighbourhood trials to see if they encourage people to walk and cycle more but also reduce rat-running Review parking management measures across the Leeds district to include more spaces for cycles, car clubs and Electric Vehicle charging Tackle barriers to active travel including bike storage at home and access to training Develop a local shared ownership model for transport within communities through the provision of car clubs and bike sharing.We may need to consider:
Different parking management measures to reduce vehicle dominated environments and incentives the uptake of alternatively fuelled vehicles.
We are going to continue to:
Deliver transformational change through the delivery of our new gateway locations on the Headrow, Park Row and the Corn Exchange making it easier to travel for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users Invest in the city centre as a national, regional and local transport hubWe are going to:
Encourage and facilitate traffic to move around the city centre rather than through it with the closure of City Square. Create a network of open and green spaces within our streets that make the city centre more attractive supporting the Our Spaces Strategy Support the role of Leeds City Station, enhancing its role as a regional transport hub and enabling for the integration of high speed rail Maintaining the Inner Ring Road to help facilitate the transformation of the city centre whilst also ensuring we reduce the physical barrier it places between communities, making it easier for people to access the city centre. Review our parking strategy including park and ride facilities. Re-assess how we use our existing water and rail network to best service the city especially in relation to freight.We may need to consider:
A workplace parking levy, this could charge employers who provide workplace parking, with monies raised being ring-fenced to invest back into transport.
We are going to continue to:
Work with partners to secure the investment needed to deliver transformational improvements to the rail network Work in partnership with the Combined Authority and the operators to create the best bus system which is an attractive and natural choice for everyone. Upgrade key bus corridors (including provision of additional bus priority measures) to provide fast & reliable high frequency bus services. Deliver City Centre Gateways to transform the public transport experience across the city.We are going to:
Develop our park and ride offer on key radial routes across the city. Upgrade all key bus corridors across the city to provide a core network of high frequency bus services. Promote demand responsive transport services to offer flexibility and connectivity across the city in areas not well served by traditional bus services. Work with the Combined Authority, bus operators and technology firms to encourage service and product innovations. Create a well connected and seamless network of active travel and public transport infrastructure and services with integrated ticketing and payment options.We may need to consider:
How different transport operating models could improve the public transport provision in the city How we can provide reasonably priced fares that further incentivise people to use the public transport network in partnership with the Combined Authority.
We are going to continue to:
Consider new technologies and innovative approaches to delivery that can open new opportunities for travel including shared mobility and micro mobility modes. Continue our work with taxi and private hire vehicles to provide the best service for Leeds Continue to support the West Yorkshire Combined Authority in the development of the Demand Responsive Transport trial.We are going to:
Deliver mobility hubs across the city where several modes can be accessed in one location integrating transport Ensure accessibility considered as a whole system across the council, with transport acknowledged as just a single element alongside spatial planning and technology Define our Shared Transport Vision to include car clubs, bikes and scootersWe may need to consider:
How autonomous vehicles can play a future role in mobility within the city. How we can support the better integration of freight services and local deliveries to reduce van mileage in the city Enhanced shared ownership models and how we can integrate shared transport modes into our existing mobility services, ensuring they are affordable and offer value for money
We are going to continue to:
Through the Bus Alliance, continue to deliver the Connecting Leeds and West Yorkshire-Plus Transport Fund investment programmes, to help transform our bus offer in the short term. Work in partnership with the Combined Authority to develop and deliver an advanced Mass Transit system as quickly as possible.We are going to:
Ensure that the right mass transit solution is delivered that integrates instinctively with the city and unlocks the benefits for the people of Leeds at the earliest opportunity. Ensure that it integrates with our existing transport network, creating an affordable, zero – carbon network Work with partners to secure the investment needed to deliver transformational improvements to the rail network to support the Mass Transit networkWe may need to consider:
The further opportunities mass transit can offer for the city including the opportunities for transit oriented development.The West Yorkshire Combined Authority are currently consulting on their Connectivity proposals which includes their Mass Transit vision. Find out more here. 
