00:01Questions have been raised about how well the public is being engaged over West Yorkshire's
00:06mass transit plans. A Calderdale councillor challenged the mayor of West Yorkshire during
00:12a question session at the council. Councillor Amanda Parsons-Huels said the consultation title
00:18was overly technical and failing to attract attention. She warned the process risked going
00:24under the radar despite its long-term impact. Tracey Brabin said local authorities are leading
00:29the consultation linked to their local plans and offered to arrange further briefings.
00:34West Yorkshire Combined Authority says the scheme will begin with tramlines in Leeds and Bradford
00:40expanding region-wide during the 2030s.
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