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Operation to ‘sparc’ better driving behaviour in Leeds: Motorbike seized during operation SPARC

18 Dec 2024

Operation to ‘sparc’ better driving behaviour in Leeds

A special operation to tackle illegal, dangerous, and anti-social driving on Leeds’ roads has seen nearly 6,000 motorists arrested, fined or warned over their behaviour. 

Road safety Connecting Leeds Highways

City’s sustainable travel efforts celebrated by hosting major national convention: Modeshift Convention attendees on Leeds City Bike led ride around the city 2-2

27 Nov 2024

City’s sustainable travel efforts celebrated by hosting major national convention

Leeds’ commitment to encouraging more people to use active and sustainable travel was recognised last week with the city welcoming the National Modeshift Convention and annual awards.

Highways Road safety

Lord Mayor unveils new plaque to remember road crash victims in Leeds: Memorial tree and new plaque in Park Square

26 Nov 2024

Lord Mayor unveils new plaque to remember road crash victims in Leeds

Last Friday the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, led a ceremony in Park Square to unveil a new plaque commemorating 25 years of the city’s memorial tree, dedicated to honouring those who have lost their lives in road collisions. 

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Road Safety Week: Stark figures highlight impact of deaths and serious injuries on district’s roads: Road Safety Week 600x338

20 Nov 2024

Road Safety Week: Stark figures highlight impact of deaths and serious injuries on district’s roads

An average of one person every month is killed and more than one seriously injured every day on roads in Leeds, latest figures show.

Highways Road safety

New film highlights the dangers of school gate parking: West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service staff with one of their service vehicles-2

22 Oct 2024

New film highlights the dangers of school gate parking

School pupils across Leeds are asking parents, carers and the wider community to rethink their travel habits on the school run, with the help of a new short film. 

Highways Schools Road safety

Ten years since the Grand Depart: A weekend of cycling celebrations: Leeds City Council's safe and sustainable travel team with Dawn Barrett's sister

09 Jul 2024

Ten years since the Grand Depart: A weekend of cycling celebrations

Leeds was riding high over the weekend as it marked the 10th anniversary of Yorkshire’s unforgettable staging of the Tour de France Grand Depart.

Highways Cycling Road safety

Youngsters in Leeds to champion active travel in local schools: Active Travel Ambassadors event 22.03.24

22 Mar 2024

Youngsters in Leeds to champion active travel in local schools

Leeds school pupils get on the right track as they put forward their ideas for tackling some key transport challenges. 

Connecting Leeds Transport Schools Walking Cycling Road safety

Help shape plans to improve walking, cycling and public transport along Woodhouse Lane: Cycle user on Woodhouse Lane

23 Jan 2024

Help shape plans to improve walking, cycling and public transport along Woodhouse Lane

A public consultation has been launched asking people for their views about transport options between the centre of Leeds and the Hyde Park and Woodhouse areas of the city.

Connecting Leeds Transport Highways Road safety

Festive road safety pantomime delights pupils with laughter and life-saving lessons: Councillor Hayden and Councillor Holroyd-Case with Santa, Rudolph and pupils at Thorpe Primary School

19 Dec 2023

Festive road safety pantomime delights pupils with laughter and life-saving lessons

Santa and his helpers are making a few extra early stops in Leeds to deliver a very special present to primary school pupils.  

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