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Connecting Leeds

@ConnectingLeeds

The official account for transforming travel in Leeds. Account managed by Leeds City Council 9am-5pm weekdays.

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linkhttp://www.Leeds.gov.uk/ConnectingLeeds calendar_today14-02-2018 14:28:36

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Have you got dash cam footage of dangerous driving on the roads of West Yorkshire?

Make sure you submit it to West Yorkshire Police! Action has been taken against all of these drivers after other road users sent the videos in

Visit orlo.uk/eupLw

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This May let’s lead by example and encourage safer pedestrian habits in our community.

We’ve put together a guide with Child Friendly Leeds to help parents support their children’s learning and behaviours around road safety ➡️ 🔗 orlo.uk/4crze

This May let’s lead by example and encourage safer pedestrian habits in our community. We’ve put together a guide with @Child_Leeds to help parents support their children’s learning and behaviours around road safety ➡️ 🔗 orlo.uk/4crze #NationalWalkingMonth
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Has the warmer weather got you dusting your bike off? Make sure you check this list off before you begin your ride. ✅

Has the warmer weather got you dusting your bike off? Make sure you check this list off before you begin your ride. ✅
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⚠️Plan ahead: partial night-time closures around Armley Gyratory from 13-18 May (between 8pm-5.30am).

The closures are necessary for the safe construction of the new Spence Lane footbridge.

↩️Diversions will be in place and signposted.

Find out more: orlo.uk/E1HlC

⚠️Plan ahead: partial night-time closures around Armley Gyratory from 13-18 May (between 8pm-5.30am). The closures are necessary for the safe construction of the new Spence Lane footbridge. ↩️Diversions will be in place and signposted. Find out more: orlo.uk/E1HlC
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Officers will be taking to the roads in a lorry this week as part of a patrolling operation to keep our motorways safe.

More: westyorkshire.police.uk/news-appeals/o…

Officers will be taking to the roads in a lorry this week as part of a patrolling operation to keep our motorways safe. More: westyorkshire.police.uk/news-appeals/o…
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As kicks off, let’s ensure that both road users and pedestrians start off on the right foot by understanding the latest Highway Code changes.

Stay informed and safe by checking the updates here: orlo.uk/vOSee

As #NationalWalkingMonth kicks off, let’s ensure that both road users and pedestrians start off on the right foot by understanding the latest Highway Code changes. Stay informed and safe by checking the updates here: orlo.uk/vOSee
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Ahead of the on Sun 12 May, make sure you're aware of road closures and traffic measures taking place on the day. ⬇

⚠ St Michael’s Lane in Headingley will close to vehicles from 4am on the 12th before North Lane and Cardigan Road follow at 6am.

Ahead of the #RobBurrowLeedsMarathon on Sun 12 May, make sure you're aware of road closures and traffic measures taking place on the day. ⬇ ⚠ St Michael’s Lane in Headingley will close to vehicles from 4am on the 12th before North Lane and Cardigan Road follow at 6am.
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Near miss in West Yorkshire caught on dash cam? You can help to make our roads safer.

Upload the footage to West Yorkshire Police.

Visit orlo.uk/6lFEc

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Happy !

As Ed Clancy OBE says, it's the perfect opportunity to get out and enjoy the & wheeling!

📽️ He also shares what they're up to in South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority to make it safer & easier for people to walk more.

livingstreets.org.uk/nwm

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Today is the first day of National Walking Month – can you step up your walking or wheeling game and ?

Living Streets have put together 20 tips to help you fit 20 minutes of walking into your day 💡

Check it out here: orlo.uk/qGczg

Today is the first day of National Walking Month – can you step up your walking or wheeling game and #TRY20? @livingstreets have put together 20 tips to help you fit 20 minutes of walking into your day 💡 Check it out here: orlo.uk/qGczg
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Heard of the ‘Dutch Reach’?

When exiting a parked vehicle, open the door with the hand furthest from the door.

This allows you to look over your shoulder before opening the door, reducing the chances of opening your door into someone, or something!

Heard of the ‘Dutch Reach’? When exiting a parked vehicle, open the door with the hand furthest from the door. This allows you to look over your shoulder before opening the door, reducing the chances of opening your door into someone, or something! #VisionZeroWY #RoadSafety
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Cycle North are recruiting individuals to train as Cycling Instructors to deliver Bikeability cycle training in schools from May 2024 onwards in: Leeds and Wakefield Full training is provided for new recruits. Course running in Leeds. For more details: cyclenorth.co.uk/work-for-us

Cycle North are recruiting individuals to train as Cycling Instructors to deliver Bikeability cycle training in schools from May 2024 onwards in: Leeds and Wakefield Full training is provided for new recruits. Course running in Leeds. For more details: cyclenorth.co.uk/work-for-us
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New school, new adventures! Support and teach your child:

1️⃣ Eyes Up: Look around, avoid distractions
2️⃣ Slow Down: Never run across the road, assess traffic
3️⃣ Cross Safely: Avoid parked cars, use pedestrian crossing

More here: orlo.uk/0bW7d

New school, new adventures! Support #SafeAdventures and teach your child: 1️⃣ Eyes Up: Look around, avoid distractions 2️⃣ Slow Down: Never run across the road, assess traffic 3️⃣ Cross Safely: Avoid parked cars, use pedestrian crossing More here: orlo.uk/0bW7d
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⚠️ Plan ahead: night-time works around Mill Hill from 22 - 24 April (11.30pm - 5.30am).

This is to carry out essential works as part of the Leeds Station Sustainable Travel Gateway scheme.

↩️ Diversions will be signposted.

🕠 Roads will re-open at 5.30am on 25 April.

⚠️ Plan ahead: night-time works around Mill Hill from 22 - 24 April (11.30pm - 5.30am). This is to carry out essential works as part of the Leeds Station Sustainable Travel Gateway scheme. ↩️ Diversions will be signposted. 🕠 Roads will re-open at 5.30am on 25 April.
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Happy !

Why not celebrate by taking a trip around the city on a Leeds City Bike?

Check out the city bikes here: orlo.uk/5m6jp

Happy #EarthDay! Why not celebrate by taking a trip around the city on a Leeds City Bike? Check out the city bikes here: orlo.uk/5m6jp
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🚧 Update: New York Road Tunnel 🚧

✔️ Work is progressing

🔩 13 of 27 bearings replaced and two northbound lane closures on Marsh Lane removed

⚠️ Tunnel & A64(M) slip road exit will remain closed until autumn

Plan your route here: orlo.uk/NqMe4

🚧 Update: New York Road Tunnel 🚧 ✔️ Work is progressing 🔩 13 of 27 bearings replaced and two northbound lane closures on Marsh Lane removed ⚠️ Tunnel & A64(M) slip road exit will remain closed until autumn Plan your route here: orlo.uk/NqMe4 #NYRTunnel
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⚠️Plan ahead: partial night-time closures around Armley Gyratory from 13-18 May (between 8pm-5.30am).

The closures are necessary for the safe construction of the new Spence Lane footbridge.

↩️Diversions will be in place and signposted.

Find out more: orlo.uk/NlXAh

⚠️Plan ahead: partial night-time closures around Armley Gyratory from 13-18 May (between 8pm-5.30am). The closures are necessary for the safe construction of the new Spence Lane footbridge. ↩️Diversions will be in place and signposted. Find out more: orlo.uk/NlXAh
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