Leeds Beckett backs Vision Zero campaign to improve road safety across Leeds

Vision Zero is an ambitious regional initiative aiming to eliminate all traffic fatalities and serious injuries on West Yorkshire’s roads by 2040.  

As a member of the Leeds Anchor Network, Leeds Beckett is supporting collective action that helps create safer streets and healthier communities across the city. 

The university continues to champion public road enhancement projects designed to improve safety for everyone using Leeds’ transport network, including major schemes on Otley Road and Woodhouse Lane. These projects aim to create safer conditions for pedestrians, cyclists, public transport users and drivers alike.  

A key part of this commitment is the university’s free shuttle bus service between its two campuses. Available to all Leeds Beckett staff and students, the service has seen significant uptake, with more than 91,000 journeys made during this academic year alone. 

Peter Slee, VC Leeds Becket and chair of the Leeds Anchor Network said: "The Leeds Anchors Network exists to drive positive change for our communities across the city by working as one. Road safety isn't just an infrastructure issue; it’s a public health and quality-of-life priority that impacts every single person living and working in Leeds. 

"By aligning our organisations with the Vision Zero strategy, we are making a clear, collective statement. Whether it is through updating our staff travel policies, reviewing our supply chain logistics, or promoting safer commuting habits, the city’s major employers are fully committed to creating a safer, healthier environment for everyone." 

Leeds Beckett also supports active travel through initiatives such as its discounted cycle hire scheme for staff and students. In addition, Headingley campus hosts docking stations for LNER Beryl Bikes, making cycling an accessible and convenient option.