Leeds Vision Zero 2040
The Leeds Vision Zero 2040 strategy is our plan to improve road safety and eliminate road deaths and serious injuries in Leeds. The engagement period is now over. To see the consultation report and the final strategy, please use the links below.
About the project
Pages
Coming Home?
As part of our work to deliver Vision Zero, our aim for no more road deaths in Leeds, we’ve developed a pilot behaviour change campaign called “Coming Home? which aims to reduce road collisions, and c
Vision Zero communications toolkit
Find resources to promote Vision Zero with your organisation or business
Kirkstall travel survey
This survey is to help us understand the travel habits of men aged between 25 – 39 who live, work or travel through the Kirkstall area of the city. We are interested in this group because our data suggests that they are one of the groups who are disproportionately involved in road traffic incidents, particularly those involving speeding.
Background information
Read more about our approach to road safety and sign the pledge.
News
Vision Zero update 2026
Our first Vision Zero Action Plan (2022–2025) is now complete. During Road Safety Week 2025, we launched the new 2025-2028 plan, setting out what we’ll do next to make sure no one is killed or serious
Vision Zero Update 2024
It’s been over 12 months since Leeds City Council adopted the Leeds Vision Zero 2040 Strategy. During this time the other West Yorkshire authorities have adopted a Vision Zero / Safe System approach.
Last chance to have your say on plans to improve road safety in Leeds
There are just four days left to have your say on plans to transform road safety in Leeds – the consultation closes this Sunday 24 April at midnight.The draft Leeds Safer Roads Vision Zero 2040 strate
Video: Watch the Vision Zero webinar recording now
On Friday 25 March, we hosted a free webinar which included a Q&A with the Leeds Safer Roads Partnership and an opportunity to learn more about the strategy. A recording of the webinar is availabl
Event: Kirkgate Market consultation drop-in!
Visit us at Kirkgate Market on Tuesday 22 March to discuss our new road safety strategy and ask questions.The draft Leeds Safer Roads Vision Zero 2040 strategy sets out our plan to stop people being k
Free Vision Zero Webinar: Register now!
Do you have any questions about the draft Leeds Safer Roads Vision Zero 2040 strategy? Join our free webinar on Friday 25 March for a Q&A with the Leeds Safer Roads Partnership and a chance share
Meet the team
Leeds City Council's Travel Behaviour Change (TBC) team led on the development of the Leeds Safer Roads Vision Zero 2040 Strategy.
Contact us: itb@leeds.gov.uk
Alternatively, search 'Leeds City Council Vision Zero' to find our web pages.
Any personal information that you provide as part of this survey will only be used to inform the Vision Zero road safety consultation. Leeds City Council is the Data Controller of this information, and it is being held only through your explicit consent. The Council utilises our survey partner, Commonplace, as a data processor to undertake and analyse the information provided. You can request that we delete this data at any time by contacting visionzero@leeds.gov.uk. The Council’s corporate privacy notice, which includes details of the authority’s Data Protection Officer and your Information Rights is available at the link below.
We have set up a panel of external experts to help to inform the Leeds Safe Roads Partnership’s work. The panel comprises a broad range of stakeholders with personal, academic and/or professional expertise and interest in road danger. As well as being ‘critical friends’, they will be able to contribute directly to the work we do.
West Yorkshire Police is part of the Leeds Safer Roads Partnership, and contributed to the development of the Leeds Safer Roads Vision Zero 2040 strategy. Leeds City Council funds police operations aimed at preventing dangerous and anti-social driving.
Yorkshire Ambulance Service is part of the Leeds Safer Roads Partnership, and contributed to the development of the Leeds Safer Roads Vision Zero 2040 strategy. This includes providing expertise and data for the 'Post-collision Learning and Care' pillar.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is part of the Leeds Safer Roads Partnership, and contributed to the development of the Leeds Safer Roads Vision Zero 2040 strategy.
National Highways is part of the Leeds Safer Roads Partnership, and contributed to the development of the Leeds Safer Roads Vision Zero 2040 strategy. This includes providing advice and data for the 'Safe Roads' pillar.
Timeline
Leeds Vision Zero 2040 adopted
Annual review
Update action plan
Revise Vision Zero Strategy
News
Vision Zero update 2026
Our first Vision Zero Action Plan (2022–2025) is now complete. During Road Safety Week 2025, we launched the new 2025-2028 plan, setting out what we’ll do next to make sure no one is killed or serious
Vision Zero Update 2024
It’s been over 12 months since Leeds City Council adopted the Leeds Vision Zero 2040 Strategy. During this time the other West Yorkshire authorities have adopted a Vision Zero / Safe System approach.
Last chance to have your say on plans to improve road safety in Leeds
There are just four days left to have your say on plans to transform road safety in Leeds – the consultation closes this Sunday 24 April at midnight.The draft Leeds Safer Roads Vision Zero 2040 strate
Video: Watch the Vision Zero webinar recording now
On Friday 25 March, we hosted a free webinar which included a Q&A with the Leeds Safer Roads Partnership and an opportunity to learn more about the strategy. A recording of the webinar is availabl
Event: Kirkgate Market consultation drop-in!
Visit us at Kirkgate Market on Tuesday 22 March to discuss our new road safety strategy and ask questions.The draft Leeds Safer Roads Vision Zero 2040 strategy sets out our plan to stop people being k
Free Vision Zero Webinar: Register now!
Do you have any questions about the draft Leeds Safer Roads Vision Zero 2040 strategy? Join our free webinar on Friday 25 March for a Q&A with the Leeds Safer Roads Partnership and a chance share
Proposals
Have your say and help shape the future of your community.
HAVE YOUR SAY
Coming Home?
As part of our work to deliver Vision Zero, our aim for no more road deaths in Leeds, we’ve developed a pilot behaviour change campaign called “Coming Home? which aims to reduce road collisions, and c
Kirkstall travel survey
This survey is to help us understand the travel habits of men aged between 25 – 39 who live, work or travel through the Kirkstall area of the city. We are interested in this group because our data suggests that they are one of the groups who are disproportionately involved in road traffic incidents, particularly those involving speeding.
Background information
Read more about our approach to road safety and sign the pledge.
Team
Let's introduce you to the team
Commonplace facilitates this conversation on behalf of the team made up of the organisations listed here. The information you provide will only be used for the purposes stated in each organisation’s privacy policy.
Leeds City Council's Travel Behaviour Change (TBC) team led on the development of the Leeds Safer Roads Vision Zero 2040 Strategy.
Contact us: itb@leeds.gov.uk
Alternatively, search 'Leeds City Council Vision Zero' to find our web pages.
Any personal information that you provide as part of this survey will only be used to inform the Vision Zero road safety consultation. Leeds City Council is the Data Controller of this information, and it is being held only through your explicit consent. The Council utilises our survey partner, Commonplace, as a data processor to undertake and analyse the information provided. You can request that we delete this data at any time by contacting visionzero@leeds.gov.uk. The Council’s corporate privacy notice, which includes details of the authority’s Data Protection Officer and your Information Rights is available at the link below.
We have set up a panel of external experts to help to inform the Leeds Safe Roads Partnership’s work. The panel comprises a broad range of stakeholders with personal, academic and/or professional expertise and interest in road danger. As well as being ‘critical friends’, they will be able to contribute directly to the work we do.
West Yorkshire Police is part of the Leeds Safer Roads Partnership, and contributed to the development of the Leeds Safer Roads Vision Zero 2040 strategy. Leeds City Council funds police operations aimed at preventing dangerous and anti-social driving.
Yorkshire Ambulance Service is part of the Leeds Safer Roads Partnership, and contributed to the development of the Leeds Safer Roads Vision Zero 2040 strategy. This includes providing expertise and data for the 'Post-collision Learning and Care' pillar.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is part of the Leeds Safer Roads Partnership, and contributed to the development of the Leeds Safer Roads Vision Zero 2040 strategy.
National Highways is part of the Leeds Safer Roads Partnership, and contributed to the development of the Leeds Safer Roads Vision Zero 2040 strategy. This includes providing advice and data for the 'Safe Roads' pillar.