
Leeds City Council, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, is inviting feedback on proposals for Phase Two of its A64 Bus Priority Improvements project which aims to tackle congestion, enhance bus reliability, and promote sustainable travel options along the key route into Leeds city centre which carries significant volumes of local and long-distance traffic alongside a high-frequency bus service. Approximately 30 buses per hour use the road in each direction, but the Council says the current infrastructure struggles to meet demand, leading to regular congestion and delays, particularly during peak times. Without intervention, the Council believes the challenges will worsen due to projected growth and planned developments in the city.
The Council has created a number of proposals to address the issue, including removing the existing and under-used guided busway and replacing it with segregated bus lanes that all buses on the corridor can use, and upgrading traffic signals to prioritise buses and pedestrians.
The Council believes the upgrades will make bus journeys faster and more reliable, encouraging a shift from private car use to public transport, walking, and cycling as well as helping to reduce congestion and travel times and contributing to improved air quality.

Councillor Jonathan Pryor, Leeds City Council Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Economy, Transport and Sustainable Development, said: “This phase of the A64 improvements is a major step toward delivering a transport system that prioritises efficient bus travel while also ensuring safe, accessible routes for pedestrians and cyclists. We want these changes to reflect the needs of everyone in the community, so I encourage all residents to take part in the consultation and help shape the final plans.”
Cllr Peter Carlill, Deputy Chair of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Transport Committee, added: “These proposals will not only make travel safer and more efficient for people along the A64 but also support our goal of creating a greener and better-connected West Yorkshire. We’re committed to working together to ensure these changes work for everyone, and we want as many people as possible to share their input during this engagement period.”
