Funding has been allocated to resolve a ‘bus hotspot’ on South Accommodation Road in Hunslet according to a report published by Leeds City Council last month.
An analysis of bus movements shows that during the morning peak of 7-10am buses can take up to 20 minutes to travel 500m, compared with 1-4 minutes at other times of day. The proposed solution is a bus lane. The report says:
“LCC will provide traffic modelling outputs to demonstrate the impact of the scheme not only on public transport but also general traffic, and gain approval for the most appropriate option.”
Two other hotspots in other parts of the city can be resolved by adjusting traffic lights, but the report says:
“The South Accommodation Road scheme will require extensive consultation, and depending on the preferred option, may require Civils. As detailed above, the intention is to use Traffic Modelling to help identify the most appropriate option identifying the greatest bus benefits while minimising inconvenience to other modes.”
The scheme will be developed in this financial year with works expected to take place in 2025/26.
The funding will come from the Bus Highway Hotspot Improvement Programme (BHHIP) a West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) programme to deliver bus priority improvements across the region.
It aims to improve journey time reliability and reduce bus delays. This will make bus travel more attractive by improving connectivity and accessibility to employment, education and training, particularly for those with limited access to cars.
You can read the full report at bit.ly/SthAccomRd
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