Leeds City Council is proposing to introduce changes to South Accommodation Road and the Atkinson Street roundabout which aim to tackle congestion and make bus journeys quicker.
00:00Do you travel through this part of Leeds? Perhaps it forms a major part of your commute.
00:06South Accommodation Road is a key route into Leeds City Centre from Hunslet, with 15 buses using the route each hour.
00:13Congestion at the Atkinson Street roundabout means that during peak hours, buses can take up to 20 minutes to travel 500 metres, highlighting the need for improvements.
00:24Leeds City Council is now proposing to introduce changes to South Accommodation Road and the roundabout, which aim to tackle congestion and make bus journeys quicker and more reliable,
00:35with a consultation now underway which is inviting businesses, residents and those who use the route to share their views on the proposals.
00:43Parts of the plans include the part signalisation of the Atkinson Street roundabout to improve traffic flow for all vehicles on South Accommodation Road,
00:51and the conversion of a general traffic lane into a new 24-hour bus lane on Hunslet Road and South Accommodation Road, for quicker and more reliable bus journeys.
01:02The relocation of pedestrian and cycle crossing facilities at Atkinson Street has also been considered to improve safety and accessibility,
01:10with changes expected to see an overall reduction in journey times for other vehicles on South Accommodation Road,
01:17together with a reduction of bus journey times of up to five minutes.
01:20The West Yorkshire Combined Authority say that by improving access to employment, education and health services,
01:27and the schemes being delivered through the Leeds Transport Strategy, of which this forms a part,
01:32will create a more inclusive and connected network for all users, supporting the growth and sustainability of Leeds.
01:38Views are being sought on the proposals until the 14th of October, with a paper survey available upon request.
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