Morley Hub
West Yorkshire Combined Authority, in partnership with Leeds City Council, proposed a scheme to deliver improvements to transport facilities, information and infrastructure in Morley.
Phase 1 of this scheme resulted in the installation of a Hub Totem and improved wayfinder signage between the Morley town centre and rail station. Following this, consultation on Phase 2 of the scheme occured between 1 August and 9 September 2016.
Phase 2 consultation: 1 August - 9 September 2016
The key aims of the scheme are to:
- Improve the interchange and pedestrian access to and from bus services
- Address perceived pedestrian safety issues
- Improve the operating environment for bus services
- Improve the road environment for all users
To achieve these objectives we are proposing the following:
- Changes to the existing traffic flow:
- Queen Street – making it one way from Queensway to Wellington Street
- Wellington Street (cobbled section) – making it one way from Queen Street, reversing the existing flow - All existing bus stops to be located on one side of Queen Street and Albion Street
- Bus services to common destinations to be allocated to same or adjacent bus stops
- Relocate on-street parking to one side of Queen Street and Wellington Street
- Revision of existing parking restrictions to accommodate new highways arrangements
- Improvements to crossing points and waiting areas for pedestrians
- Provision of a dedicated loading bay on Queen Street
- Car Club parking bay provision on Wellington Street
A complementary scheme involving public realm improvement between the Town Hall and Morrisons is also being developed for the future.
Outcome
Following consultation, a final development plan has been created and works are expected to start in early 2018. For more information please visit the Morley Transport Hub Project Page.