West Yorkshire will join Greater Manchester in having its own tram network after Mayor Tracy Brabin revealed details of a proposed tram network
Leeds is the biggest city region in Europe without a rapid mass transit system even though attempts to build build one go back to the 1930s
Now People are now being invited to have their sayon a choice of proposed route options that will connect central and South Leeds; and Bradford with Leeds.
Phase one of the mass transit network aims to connect St James’ Hospital with south Leeds, with another line running from Bradford city centre to Leeds city centre.
All potential phase one options for the Leeds Line run close to the White Rose Centre, with two route options also running close to Elland Road.
Some of the other places the proposed route options would aim to connect include Leeds General Infirmary, The South Bank, Holbeck and Beeston.
The Bradford Line will connect people between Bradford city centre and Leeds city centre with the proposed route options aiming to connect areas like Thornbury, Laisterdyke, Pudsey, Armley and Wortley.
Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin said: “West Yorkshire is a truly special place to live and work, but learning, earning a living or spending time with friends and family should not be limited by a difficult journey.
“A crucial part of our growth mission, Mass Transit will transform the transport options available to the people of West Yorkshire, as well as attracting investment into the region and boosting our economy.
“We want to create a better-connected West Yorkshire, with a Mass Transit system that is affordable, easy to use, and safe and secure for all.”
Once preferred routes have been developed, a further statutory consultation will follow in 2025. This consultation will include proposals for tram stops, depots, potential park and ride sites and engineering works.
