The Ma lane in Leeds will operate along existing sections of the nearside lane of the A647 inbound to Leeds as shown . Please note that single occupant vehicles WILL NOT be banned from using the A647. The lane will encourage people to share their journeys with the aim of reducing traffic levels on the A647. Time savings for More reliable journey times for Time savings for buses. More reliable journey times for buses.
Cyclists have a dedicated lane.
The lane will be enforced by the Police and fixed penalty tickets, incurring fines will be issued to drivers who use the lane illegally. Lane signs The way foreward lanes for cars with more than one occupant have been used successfully across America since the 1970s. Given their success it is surprising that they are only now starting to gain recognition in Europe. The A647 trial will examine the practicalities of a lane in Leeds. This will include environmental monitoring of road traffic noise and air pollutants before and during the operation of the lane.