Highways and Transport

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More Bus Strike Chaos in Leeds

More bus strike disruptions on Friday 8th, and Monday 11th, which may be of interest to you.

Adel 28We have been informed by First Leeds that their drivers are taking industrial action again and there will not be any Adel 28 service operating on Friday and Monday.
Also , Monday there is a 6 hour stoppage from 0400hrs until 1000hrs.
They will attempt to get matters back to normal by lunchtime, but they suspect there will be major disruption for most of the day.
Please feel free to pass on to your neighbours and relatives as it may be of interest to them.
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NGT Trolleybus Scheme Rejected!!

NGT TrolleybusAs you are aware the NGT trolleybus scheme has been rejected.

The decision was welcomed by campaigners along the proposed route who had mounted a vigorous campaign against the scheme.

Here are some reasons below from the Inspector’s report for the rejection:

  • No significant improvements in road congestion
  • Pollution would increase overall
  • Little evidence to show it would improve connectivity
  • Many passengers would have to stand on trolleybuses

Here is a link to the Inspector’s Report

Here are just a few questions being raised locally, which we are sure you may have many more you wish to add.

  1. What does this mean for the future of Adel?
  2. Will LCC still go-ahead with the Park & Ride, University playing fields?
  3. Will there be a connection between Adel and Holt Park?

A660 Joint Council thanks everyone who put so much time and energy into fighting the scheme over the last four years!

Please feel free to pass on to your neighbours and relatives as it may be of interest to them.

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Einformation: Initial Public Consultation on the A65 – Airport – A658 Link Road‏

Leeds Bradford Airport.jpg 2Further to previous post, please find below information received from Cllr Barry Anderson on the Initial Public Consultation in respect of the proposals for the Airport Link Road.

Dear Councillors,

I am writing to provide you with details of the upcoming initial public consultation on the A65 – Airport – A658 Link Road.

The initial public consultation will run from Monday 23rd November 2015 to Sunday 24th January 2016. Improving surface access to the airport has been identified as a key need to support its future growth as well as tackling existing congestion and traffic issues in the local road network. This phase of public consultation seeks views on three options for improving access to the airport.

Details of the three proposed options for initial consideration, a map and supporting information can be seen at www.leeds.gov.uk/AirportLinkRoad. An online questionnaire will be made available on this page from Monday 23rd November, when the public consultation period begins. Comments can also be emailed to AirportLinkRoad@leeds.gov.uk.

As part of the consultation, public drop-in sessions will take place as follows:

  • Leeds Civic Hall, Calverley Street, Leeds, LS1 1UR, Tuesday 24th November 3-8pm
  • Horsforth Mechanics Institute, Town Street, Horsforth, LS18 5BL, Wednesday 25th November 1-4.30pm
  • Horsforth St. Margaret’s Parish Centre, Church Lane, LS18 5LA, Friday 27th November 3-8pm
  • Rawdon Greenacre Hall, New Road Side, LS19 6AS, Saturday 28th November 12noon – 3pm

Other local events are currently being arranged, and further details will be publicised once these are finalised. Continue reading →

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Einformation RE-SITING OF THE SPEED INDICATOR DEVICE (SID)‏

Speed Indicator DeviceAt the Adel Crag Community Association meeting in October the Chair raised the question of the Speed Indicator Device to the police.

Cllr Barry Anderson commented as follows:

“As you may be aware I have been in contact with Highways to have the SID machine that is currently on Adel Lane re-sited as its effectiveness on Adel Lane has been diminished due to the speed hump immediately before its current location. Highways have now come forward with two potential locations. I would be pleased to receive your comments on the 2 options they are putting forward.”

Highways have commented as follows:

“Please find attached a sketch plan showing the proposed locations for the SID that is currently on Adel Lane. One location is in advance of both schools and affords good visibility of the sign as well as an adequate detection range. I have also considered a column on Long Causeway just north of St Helen’s Lane. Whilst that is a good location in visibility and detection terms, it is a little remote from the schools.”

I would be pleased if you would let me know which location you feel would be the most effective and I can feed that in to the decision making process.

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New link road to Leeds Bradford Airport could cost as much as £75m

Leeds Bradford AirportA new link road providing improved access to Leeds Bradford Airport could cost as much as £75m, it has been revealed.

Public consultation on three options for easing traffic congestion around the airport is about to start and estimated price tags for each of the schemes have been announced for the first time. The figures on the table are:

Read more: http://bit.ly/1ONvchF

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