West Yorkshire needs an extended tram network - it’s time to scale up our ambitions to match the cities and regions of Europe! @wyneedsatram.bsky.social

You shouldn't be stuck in traffic. Sign the petition ⤵️ www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/br...

West Yorkshire has a painful history of mass transit projects being cancelled. We won't let it happen again. Sign our petition to deliver a region-wide network in full: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/br...

Today, we’re delivering hundreds of letters to councillors across West Yorkshire. We're asking them to support our call for a tram network that serves every part of the region, not just the Leeds-Bradford corridor. Help name the ten proposed tram lines here: forms.gle/TvBsGXUUUuAx...

Just imagine... 🚊🚊🚊 #leeds #yorkshire

The Liverpool City Region says it's testing a new rapid transit vehicle. But everyone else knows what this is: a bus. West Yorkshire's leaders are looking to sneak the same fudge in here too in Dewsbury, Bradford, Huddersfield, Halifax, Wakefield, and North Leeds.

If Greater Manchester can plan for an Underground... ... West Yorkshire can plan for a tram network beyond two city centre lines. Add your name for a FULL West Yorkshire tram network: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/br... www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

West Yorkshire Needs A Tram!

If we’re going to protect West Yorkshire communities from an economic recession, air pollution, and climate change, then we need a bigger, bolder, faster plan for a mass transit system.

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Don't make us tap the sign... 👇👇👇

🤔 Could this be what gets West Yorkshire a tram? Leeds is set to welcome the greatest number of ex-London civil servants of any city. Will the 2100 new workers miss the tube and decide to finally fund a massive transit system here? Via @robparsonsna.bsky.social

The relative underperformance of West Yorkshire’s economy is a mystery…… We’ve spent £ 00’M s on not having a Tram and the opportunity cost is about a £Bn !!

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In 2005 they cancelled the Leeds Supertram — imagine where the city would be if it had gone ahead...

In 2005 they cancelled the Leeds Supertram — imagine where the city would be if it had gone ahead...

The road to climate justice in West Yorkshire is lined with trams.

When will it be our turn?

You could more than TREBLE the number of tram routes planned for West Yorkshire with the money for the Lower Thames Crossing.

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Portland's tram helps slash emissions. West Yorkshire had a HUGE network for over 50 years. THIS is how we make transport work for everyone: people and planet. Sign the petition: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/br...

The proposed Bradford-Leeds Tram line gets... ⏩ X2 the support from 18-35 year olds compared to those over 65 ⏭️ its highest support from those studying, working or living on the route. To get the FULL benefits we need a Full network. www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2497296...

Generational divide over plans for trams between Leeds and Bradford

BRADFORD Council will continue to push for a tram line that passes through Holme Wood and re-use old rail routes – despite that route not being…

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Unsurprisingly to folk who follow pedestrianisation: A review of the data has shown that pedestrianisation of Shrewsbury Town Centre has increased footfall, increased the value of purchases made, and increased the profitability of businesses in pedestrian areas. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'Pedestrian purchases in Shrewsbury drive up sales'

Keeping cars out of Shrewsbury town centre pushes up sales, research shows.

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Just holding space for some old tram stops right now

📱 Trams are back on the feed today. A reminder from our launch earlier this month — West Yorkshire needs the cash to guarantee... ✅ this time our tram *actually* gets built AND ✅ it serves the *entire* region. Back the vision? Sign our petition here: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/br...