Whoever You Are, However You Get Around – The Future of West Yorkshire is in Your Hands

Whether you walk, cycle, drive or use public transport, your experiences and ideas matter.

Getting from A to B should be simple, safe and affordable – no matter who you are or how you travel. That’s the ambition behind the Weaver Network, the future transport system that’s in the pipeline for West Yorkshire. The Local Transport Plan consultation is your chance to help shape this future. From more affordable fares to easier commutes, this is about building a network that works for everyone.

Making transport safer, more affordable and easier for students

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For students and young people, cost and affordability can make or break travel plans. The Weaver Network aims to make public transport more affordable, safer and easier to use so that young people can travel independently. Safer journeys would be supported with better lighting, CCTV and improved road design and crossings.

Students in isolated urban areas could benefit from expanded bus and active travel links, opening up access to schools, colleges, employment and social opportunities. The Local Transport Plan is your chance to shape a network that supports independence, connection and opportunity for the next generation.

Delivering smoother, more reliable journeys for commuters

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Getting to work should be quick, easy and convenient – no matter how you travel. The Weaver Network aims to make journeys smoother, more reliable and better integrated across buses, trains, cycling and walking routes. What’s more, affordable tickets, improved Park and Ride options and digital connectivity could provide the flexibility required to balance work and life.

Improvements to timetables, infrastructure and reducing congestion would make public transport a more practical and attractive choice. Your feedback can help ensure that the network supports career opportunities across the region and contribute to creating greener, fairer West Yorkshire.

Ensuring affordable and convenient travel for families

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Families need travel that’s safe, convenient and cost-effective – whether it’s the school run or weekend outings. The Weaver Network aims to deliver family-friendly fares and services, safer streets and healthier places for everyone. By creating spaces for sitting, socialising, play, nature and even pop-up events, people will be prioritised over traffic, making neighbourhoods feel more welcoming.

Cleaner air, better walking and cycling routes, and accessible public transport would make day-to-day travel easier and more appealing. By taking part in the consultation, families can help shape a network that supports everyday life, leisure and community connections.

Giving passengers of all ages the confidence to travel

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The Weaver Network aims to make it easier for residents of all ages and abilities to get around, with improved step-free access at train stations, clear signage, consistent branding and helpful information across all modes of transport.

Affordable fares and accessible interchanges, with support if journeys don’t go as planned, can ensure that everyone can continue to reach work, healthcare, social and community activities. Your input is crucial to creating a transport system with inclusivity at its heart – one that’s designed with everybody’s needs in mind.

Change is already happening

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Your voice really does make a difference. Thanks to involvement in previous consultations, big improvements are already happening across West Yorkshire in all areas of transport. Progress is underway for new rail stations at Elland and Thorpe Park, along with five new Park and Ride connections.

More than 18,000 school pupils have been trained in cycle skills, a cycle hire scheme has launched in Leeds, and over 100km of new walking and cycling routes have been delivered. On top of that, over £284 million has already been invested in buses, with more lanes, priority signals and plans for a new franchised network.

The progress shows what’s possible when people share their views – and why it’s so important to get involved now.