Five schemes aimed at improving walking, cycling and public transport journeys across Leeds have secured a share of £8 million worth of new funding.
Leeds City Council has successfully been awarded the funding that will be aimed at enabling residents to choose more active and sustainable modes of travel and improve road safety. Part of a £200million Government funding pot, the Leeds-based schemes will go out to public consultation this financial year, with stakeholders, businesses, residents and the public to be offered the chance to have their say on the proposals and shape the designs.
Improvements to pavements and pedestrian crossings are also included in the plans . Holbeck Connector, Whitehall Road – extend segregated cycle tracks on Whitehall Road, near the Wellington Place offices, to link to the existing cycle track adjacent to A643 Ingram Distributor, near Dunelm. .
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