Organisations and initiatives in West Yorkshire with long term strategies to make cycling accessible and safe for everyone.
Leeds Cycling starts here
We want to make Leeds a cycle friendly city by embracing cycling as a normal everyday activity for everyone. We have developed a strategy in partnership with businesses, charities and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. The
Executive Board report about the cycling strategy can be viewed as a PDF (0.1MB) or you can see the full
cycling strategy(0.9MB). The
cycling action plan (0.4MB) shows a timescale for what we are hoping to achieve. It is our ambition to develop a
full network of cycle lanes and routes (PDF 51KB).
Sustrans
Sustrans are a charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle. The
Sustrans website External link has details on the National Cycle Network, training, safety tips, bike maintenance and more.
Cycle Yorkshire
Cycle Yorkshire are working to raise the profile of cycling, especially following the success of the Tour de France and Tour de Yorkshire. Their objectives include having more events to take part in and raising awareness of cycling. You can find out more about their strategy and plans for future on the
Cycle Yorkshire website External link.
City Connect
City Connect are building dedicated cycle lanes and improving canal towpaths to make it easier and safer for people to cycle.
The
Phase 1 completed schemes include:
- the Leeds to Bradford Cycle Superhighway
- Kirkstall to Shipley Canal Towpath upgrade
- increased cycle parking
- Leeds Community Cycle Hub and Activity Centre
The CS2 superhighway between Leeds City Centre and Seacroft has recently been completed. The
City Connect website External link has details and progress updates on their current projects.
