Road, Rail & Access Issues

[Aviador]

The stretch between Rawdon and Guiseley on the A65 was made worse following the narrowing of the road and introduction of a 20mph zone. The scheme (that caused a serious accident just days after it was implemented) has lead to traffic standing or crawling on the 2 miles leading up to Guiseley from Leeds and for a mile from the Ilkley end.
If the road situation in Leeds isn't enough to make people realise these muppets at Leeds City Clownsil need voting out then I don't know what will.

 

[White Heather]

Leeds city council and road schemes everyone must no by now they make traffic worse, whoever is in charge is totally clueless
Has anyone seen the junction near Waitrose in Meanwood ?

To be fair, they can do it when they try. The East Leeds Orbital Route, which now forms part of the Leeds Outer Ring Road A6120, is superb and has transformed travel in that area. Sadly, they seem unable to ever do a proper job in North West Leeds or anywhere near the airport.

 

[Aviador]

To be fair, they can do it when they try. The East Leeds Orbital Route, which now forms part of the Leeds Outer Ring Road A6120, is superb and has transformed travel in that area. Sadly, they seem unable to ever do a proper job in North West Leeds or anywhere near the airport.

Only because it facilitates house building.

 

[The Pole]

To be fair, they can do it when they try. The East Leeds Orbital Route, which now forms part of the Leeds Outer Ring Road A6120, is superb and has transformed travel in that area. Sadly, they seem unable to ever do a proper job in North West Leeds or anywhere near the airport.

I'll try be politically correct here all the spending goes on the far side of leeds not this side. The A65 in and out of leeds is a nightmare for car users as is horsforth roundabout. Spent millions on that about 10 years ago messed it up and now spending more money on it.
The same applies to the buses. The ones that use that A65 are old diesel hybrid ones with the occasional vintage 2008 models the new buses go to the wrong end of town. Have done for years when i lived in rawdon up to 2002 we had 1985 MCW buses.
First say the 33/34 route isn't profitable so doesn't warrant new buses.
Well maybe if you put new clean buses on the route folk would use them?

 

[Bigman]

The biggest problem with the ring road from Horsforth to Rodley is that the whole stream of traffic has to stop so that cars can turn right into Calverley Lane or Calverley Bridge. Stop cars turning right and make them go through to Rodley roundabout and then turn left coming back up the hill and the problem will be solved.

 

[LBA787]

The whole thing is a complete an utter page by page self destruct of a once good city network. What makes things worse is the fact they (the clownsil) are actively championing the ever increasing population year on year whilst simultaneously decreasing road capacity in every corner. There is some kind of agenda here but, I cannot put my finger on it. The only semi logical but (suicidal) thing they may be doing is bringing the city traffic stats up to a point where government funds become more readily available for public transport funds AKA the Tram. I say suicidal because if this theory doesn’t pay off the long term detrimental effects on the city are not worth thinking about.

As for the ELOR, yes it’s good now but it hasn’t been future proofed in any way that will benefit the city in the coming decades, there are no grade separated junctions, only roundabouts, meaning it’s being built to facilitate one thing - houses, once they’re built that road will too become a traffic disaster.

As for west Leeds / east Bradford the only thing they can do now to stop this area becoming a total future gridlock hell hole is to plan a dual carriageway WLOR from the M62/M621 at junction 27 up between Drighlington/Gildersome past Tong intersecting Leeds Road at Thornbury before heading to the east of Calverley and up towards LBA. From there it could head east to eventually link up to the ELOR. I know it’s not at all likely to happen and even if it were a real plan it wouldn’t be built for 40 years if at all. God knows what West Leeds Traffic will look like by then…

 

[Len Fish]

The massive roundabout at Junction 27, constructed a few years ago, is one that actually works. Don’t know who designed it but before that it was an absolute nightmare from all directions. It proves it can be done when the expertise and money is there.

 

[LBA4EVER]

Who has noticed the clearing of trees, bushes etc up at dawsons corner? God help us all once they start work on that junction!
Lets be honest driving in west yorkshire anytime between 3 and 7pm is just a nightmare and best to be avoided!

 

[Aviador]

Who has noticed the clearing of trees, bushes etc up at dawsons corner? God help us all once they start work on that junction!
Lets be honest driving in west yorkshire anytime between 3 and 7pm is just a nightmare and best to be avoided!

Yes and where is the diversion for that one going to be? Apperley Bridge and Greengates?

 

[The Pole]

Yes and where is the diversion for that one going to be? Apperley Bridge and Greengates?

My guess is Rodley roundabout, right to Calverley and up over Woodhall Lane passed the golf course

 

[Aviador]

My guess is Rodley roundabout, right to Calverley and up over Woodhall Lane passed the golf course

That wouldn't be suitable for heavy goods vehicles only cars but yes that would be an option.

 

[White Heather]

Next they'll be replacing Lawnswood roundabout with a huge US style traffic light junction, which promises to be a nightmare but once again the focus is on buses, cycling snd walking, and stuff the motorists.

On top, they are using this as their long awaited excuse to reduce the speed limits between Lawbswood and Moor Allerton (King Lane) . The current 70mph limit is to drop to 40mph between Lawnswood and Long Causeway, then 50mph from there to King Lane.

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

On top, they are using this as their long awaited excuse to reduce the speed limits between Lawbswood and Moor Allerton (King Lane) . The current 70mph limit is to drop to 40mph between Lawnswood and Long Causeway, then 50mph from there to King Lane.

Really?! Are they having a laugh?! They can quite frankly **** off … 70mph is safe down there with little to no built up areas. ELOR would be much better if it was 70.

Proof if anything, even our councils have been bought by climate change globalists. Moronic brain dead power mad psychopaths - councillors and MP’s.

 

[White Heather]

Really?! Are they having a laugh?! They can quite frankly **** off … 70mph is safe down there with little to no built up areas. ELOR would be much better if it was 70.

Proof if anything, even our councils have been bought by climate change globalists. Moronic brain dead power mad psychopaths - councillors and MP’s.

Yes, really. There was an article about it yesterday. It was the only part if the Ring Road left that had the national speed limit.

 

[lbaspotter]

https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/news/new-4m-hybrid-buses-coming-to-flyer/

Good news for the airport bus service users.

The brand new Mercedes Citaro hybrids are due to be delivered to Transdev flyer buses next month.

Registration & Fleet Numbers as follows
1501-1505 BV25LZS/U/W/X
1506-1510 BV25MBF/O/U/X/Y
1511-1515 BV25MDE/F/J/K/N

The current Flyer buses fleet of Optare Versas are to be returned to there leasing company.

A few pics outside the factory before painting.

 

[Bigman]

But are they quieter than the current buses so that they who cannot be named cannot moan about noise levels?

 

[Len Fish]

I believe they’re jet engine powered with afterburners!

 

[Bigman]

Has anyone heard any more about the Parkway Station? All gone very quiet.

 

[SierraHotel]

The Brabinator is on the job. Safe hands we are in. I believe the next step involves a consultation to determine whether a further consultation is required.

 

[Aviador]

The Brabinator is on the job. Safe hands we are in. I believe the next step involves a consultation to determine whether a further consultation is required.

The funny thing is though is it's not funny because it's probably true.