What impact will the NGT Scheme have on cycling facilities on the routes?
The NGT scheme is proposed to include new cycle links. It is also planned that advanced stop lines and cycle crossings will be implemented at the majority of signalised junctions. Some sections of cycle lanes will unfortunately be lost, but it is anticipated that overall the corridors will be better for cyclists. There would be an overall increase (in kilometres) in the provision of cycle lanes, when taking into account the new bus lanes that may be accessible to cyclists. Specifically the NGT bypass around the rear of the Arndale Centre will add in 2-way cycle lanes (total 2 way length = 1.4km) which would be more direct, faster and much safer than current provision through Headingley Centre. Our proposals at present do however show a loss of cycle lane facilities on the Headingley Lane section of approximately 1km (i.e. 0.5 km per direction). This trade-off is considered to be necessary in order to accommodate an additional lane outbound for NGT vehicles. In the inbound direction, ou
