1. Highways UK Conference Liz Hunter West Yorkshire Combined Authority

2. To balance economic, environmental and social priorities… …
To balance economic, environmental and social priorities… …..we often start with mapping the present spatial priorities.

4. Economic mapping

5. Mapping stubborn deprivation
2004
2015
10% least deprived
10% most deprived

6. New mapping tools allow us to
Layer both current and future needs
Identify gaps
Align funding opportunities

8. Forecasting the future for transport? ….. but
How far into the future can we really predict – planning timeframes
The multiple drivers of growth are on a national and global scale
Coordinating development led investments

11. How far can we influence this future…. …
How far can we influence this future….. …... Major infrastructure in the right places … aligned with local infrastructure investments that link to growth areas

12. Working with existing infrastructure – M62
Strategic corridor – port to port
Local distributor
Supporting key development sites
Working with other modes

13. HS2 and NPR serving Leeds, Bradford and York
Transpennine, Calder Valley and East Coast Mainline Upgrades

14. Aligning local investment and growth areas
West Yorkshire Combined Authority - Transport Fund
Urban Dynamic Modelling
Strategic road links, highway and junction improvements, corridor improvements, station gateways, rail parking, park & ride, new rail stations.
New jobs and homes
Leeds Public Transport Public Investment Programme

15. How far can we influence the future…..
…... Combining local and national infrastructure into placed-based plans with local engagement.

16. Leeds Southbank Example
National HS2/NPR investment
Leeds Station
Linking to the rest of the region
Skills and Supply Chain

17. Integrated Station Solution

18. Questions