Mass transit taskforce could see regional Mayors handed more powers as Leeds tram plans given boost

Mass transit taskforce could see regional Mayors handed more powers as Leeds tram plans given boost

The new taskforce will tackle barriers to delivery of mass transit systems across the UK

Taskforce could help boost tram plans with first line linking Bradford with Leeds

West Yorkshire’s Mayor has said a new “mass transit taskforce” will help boost the region’s plans for a new tram network.

West Yorkshire mass transit could be built a year quicker with approval powers handed down to mayors

It is hoped in particular this could speed up the tram line that has been slated to go through south Leeds to Elland Road.

DfT launches Mass Transit Taskforce

The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched its Mass Transit Taskforce, which was announced in its Better Connected national transport strategy.

New mass transit taskforce to reshape the future of transport in towns and cities

The new taskforce will make recommendations to improve transit systems so they can be delivered more efficiently across the UK.

Mayor's backing for new taskforce to unblock UK mass transit delays

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has given her backing to a new taskforce which aims to tackle hurdles which block the introduction of mass transit systems in the UK. The Government today (Wednesday, 20 May) launched its new Mass Transit Taskforce.  The group, which includes leading experts from the world of transport, industry, finance and academia will identify the biggest hurdles facing the introduction of mass transit systems across the UK,…