About this episode

In this episode, Gareth Dennis evaluates the mobility of Leeds using the PROCIV system and discusses the West Yorkshire mass transit plans.

10 hours, 22 locations and about 100 miles (probably) of travel later, and we've got a real feast of an episode to mark our 300th... Tonight, we rate ALL OF LEEDS for mobility using our patented science-based system: the PROCIV system. In doing so, we will consider the West Yorkshire mass transit plans and whether they are prioritising the right solutions. We'll also drop a few bombshells, not least a reminder how much was spent on a pointless new bypass for part of Leeds in 2025! Support #Railnatter at https://patreon.com/garethdennis. Merch at https://merch.railnatter.uk. Join in the discussion at https://discord.railnatter.uk. You can also buy my book #HowTheRailwaysWillFixTheFuture: https://bit.ly/HowTheRailways

People in this episode

Host: Gareth Dennis

Topics covered

• transportation
• mobility
• urban planning
• mass transit
• local government

Keywords

• Leeds
• mobility
• PROCIV system
• West Yorkshire
• mass transit
• transportation
• bypass
• urban planning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: West Yorkshire

Books & works: #HowTheRailwaysWillFixTheFuture

Places: Leeds

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