The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has secured further investment to improve transport with confirmation it will receive a share of the £840m Transforming Cities Fund.
The Department for Transport announced the combined authority’s bid to the fund, on behalf of the Leeds City Region, has passed the first stage and £50,000 will now be made available to develop more detailed proposals.
The Combined Authority’s submission set out plans to improve public transport along four key routes in the Leeds City Region and upgrade connections to eight rail stations.
Cllr Susan Hinchcliffe, Chair of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Leader of Bradford Council, said: “We have a strong track record of delivery through our £1bn West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund and I am pleased the Government has recognised we could do even more with the right support.
“Our bid focused on improving access to jobs, services and education for those communities who need it most and I hope the Government will work with us at pace to agree detailed plans.”
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