The latest plan for the future of transport in West Yorkshire (WYLTP3 - dubbed 'MyJourney West Yorkshire') is currently being prepared by a dedicated team based at Metro, working in partnership with the region’s Integrated Transport Authority and the five district Councils (Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield). It will aim to improve the quality of life of people in the region by addressing important issues through improvements to the transport system and how it is used.
What is the MyJourney West Yorkshire campaign?...
The MyJourney campaign will ensure that all those who need to be involved and consulted – partners; stakeholders from transport, regeneration and wider sectors, such as healthcare and business; and the public – engage and input into the development of the plan.
How will the new plan differ from the current one?…
The new plan will replace the current one in 2011 and set out a programme of short and long term improvements to the transport system to 2026, rather than being limited to a five year period. Visit the Department for Transport’s (DfT) website to download guidance on Local Transport Plans for 2011 and beyond.
What are the objectives of the plan?…
The framework for the plan will be five National Transport Goals centred around 'Delivering a Sustainable Transport System' (DaSTS), which each have a set of transport challenges attached to them. They are:
- Tackling climate change;
- Supporting economic growth;
- Promoting equality of opportunity;
- Contributing to better safety, security and health;
- Improving quality of life.
The plan will also incorporate local priorities and plans, as well as the overarching Leeds City Region Transport Strategy (visit the Leeds City Region website for more information), launched in November 2009.
What will the plan consist of?...
It will consist of a strategic plan, outlining a transport vision for West Yorkshire for the next 15 years, and generations of implementation plans focused on specific districts and specific issues. A first draft of the strategy is due by summer 2010 and the full set of plans must be ready for implementation by the end of March 2011.
How will the plan be assessed?...
It will not be subject to formal DfT assessment as previous plans have been but will be subject to an Integrated Sustainability Appraisal. More information about this will be available soon.
