AMBITIOUS plans to create a sustainable transport network for Leeds are to be discussed.
Leeds City Council’s draft Connecting Leeds Transport Strategy aims to tackle the climate emergency, deliver inclusive growth, and improve residents’ health and well-being. The six ‘big moves’ outlined in the document will act as an action plan to create a people-first, affordable and integrated network.
Leeds City Council’s Executive member for Climate Change, Transport and Sustainable Development, Councillor Lisa Mulherin, said: “The pandemic has brought about fundamental changes to how we live, work and enjoy our city. Moving our transport system towards a more accessible, active travel and public transport focused network will allow us to achieve the vision of a city where a car is not required to meet mobility needs.
“We know people are willing to make a switch to electric vehicles, use public transport more, reduce trips by car and walk, wheel or cycle for shorter journeys. But achieving net zero carbon by 2030 will require even bigger changes.”
City-wide consultations will be held in early 2021 while senior councillors will discuss the strategy on Wednesday, December 16.
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