Bradford Metropolitan District Council has aspirations for major regeneration over the next 15 years, including its City Centre and other key developments such as the Canal Road urban eco-settlement. The transport system will need to be able to meet these aspirations in the context of significant anticipated growth in population, housing and employment in the city and surrounding areas. A strategy has been developed as part of 'My Journey' the West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan (2011-2016) to deliver a transport system that is efficient, easy to use and which supports the long term improvement of the environment and the regeneration of local communities whilst continuing to support economic growth.

This will be supported through:

• Supporting the delivery of new houses and jobs
• Making it easier to access places, services and amenities by sustainable means.
• Creating high quality, distinctive, cohesive and safe environments.
• Reducing congestion and supporting greener fuel technologies.
• Serving the needs of the most vulnerable members of the community and reducing the harmful effects of road traffic within neighbourhoods.

To view the West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan (2011-2026) click here

A report detailing the transport strategy and aspirations of the Bradford District (2011-2026) will be available shortly.

Detailed information on traffic growth, traffic counts, modal share, bus patronage etc is available from the 'Research and Consultation Library' section of the Bradford Observatory - search using the keyword 'Transport'.