A busy 2023 for transport related changes saw the completion of the pedestrianisation of City Square, while Leeds Bradford Airport unveiled its new and improved Check-in Hall A.
So far in 2024, we’ve seen Apperley Road reopen following flood prevention works, while Mayor Tracy Brabin made a landmark decision to franchise West Yorkshire’s bus network.
Elsewhere roadworks continue around the Armley Gyratory, while construction work on the highly-anticipated White Rose station has been halted over cost concerns.
So as we enter June and hit the halfway mark in the year, we prepare to look forward and back.
Here are 8 of the biggest Leeds transport changes in 2024 so far - and 7 more still on the way...
7. Complete: Leeds Bradford Airport security upgrade
From February 2024, Leeds Bradford Airport introduced its new next-generation security equipment - meaning passengers will no longer need to remove items from their cabin baggage. | CGI Stock Image Photo: CGI Stock Image
8. Still to come: New 'beacon bridge' at Garforth station
Due to be completed in June 2024, the £6 million Garforth station ‘Beacon' bridge, so-called due to the striking design of its two lift shafts, is the first of its kind in the UK and will give rail passengers a safe, step-free option at the station for the first time. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
9. Complete: Bus franchising decision
In March 2024, Mayor Tracy Brabin decided to take back control of West Yorkshire's buses - through a process known as franchising. It is the biggest shake up to public transport in the region for 40 years. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
10. Still to come: Leeds station upgrade
While not due to be fully completed until 2025, the £46.1 million Leeds station redesign work is well underway. The project aims to significantly improve the station’s main entrance and surrounding area. | CGI Stock Image Photo: CGI Stock Image
11. Complete: Electrification of Bramley depot
In March 2024, First Bus introduced the largest fleet of zero emission buses in West Yorkshire following a £29 million transformation of its Bramley depot in Leeds. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
12. Still to come: Armley Gyratory roadworks
Construction works continue on the Armley Gyratory. Aiming to widen the roads and make access easier for pedestrians, the works have included improvements to several footbridges around the gyratory. | Liam Sowden, Sowden Captures Photo: Liam Sowden, Sowden Captures