Skipton, Harrogate and Selby town centres in line for biggest investment in decades
£42 million is to be invested in improving transport links
Last updated 19th Jan 2022
£42 million is to be invested in improving transport links in Harrogate, Selby and Skipton town centres.
Among the improvements promised from the County Council are better cycling and walking opportunities.
It's the largest investment made in the areas in decades.
The proposals include:
- For Harrogate, improved railway and bus station frontages with better access for walking and cycling; improved facilities for walking and cycling in the town centre; and improvements to public spaces in the town
- For Selby, improved station frontage and links to the town centre, Abbey and nearby bus station; improved walking and cycling links to major redevelopment sites, including a new cycle and footbridge over the River Ouse to the Olympia Park site
- For Skipton, improved access for walking and cycling from the railway station to the bus station; improved railway station frontage and improved access to education and employment sites
County Councillor Don Mackenzie, Executive Member for Access, said:
“These proposals represent the biggest investment in Harrogate, Selby and Skipton town centres in decades and aim to increase productivity by making it quicker, easier and safer for people to travel around and connect with economic opportunities.
"We want to encourage more people to travel by foot, bike and public transport because it is good for health and the environment by promoting fitness and reducing congestion."