
Our Vision

We’re working to create a more sustainable, inclusive, and accessible district, delivering real benefits for people living, working, studying, and visiting Bradford today, while laying the groundwork for future investment across the district.
It's vital that we get the blueprint for Bradford district’s future right. That means creating a city that puts people first, connecting communities to help everyone access our rich culture and heritage, and supporting physical and mental wellbeing. Better connections are also important for attracting more high-quality jobs that people can access to drive our future growth and success.
A key part of this vision is reducing our reliance on car travel and tackling the congestion it causes. By addressing this head-on, we can improve air quality and public health, especially for children and older people who are most affected. We can give everyone better options for getting and ensure that those without access to a car can still pick kids up from school, access job opportunities and services, and visit family and friends.
Alongside modernising our transport network, we have bold plans to enhance public spaces across the district. New green areas and planting will not only improve the look and feel of the district, but will also provide an attractive setting for Bradford’s stunning architecture. These revitalised spaces will promote wellbeing and offer calm, welcoming places for people to relax, recharge, and connect.
Through major investment and continued public engagement, we’re transforming our transport infrastructure and public spaces, reinforcing Bradford’s role as a leading city and ensuring it plays a vital part in the region’s success for years to come.
How are we funding the district’s transformation?
Bradford Council is driving the district’s transformation through securing national government funding allocated to West Yorkshire for transport improvements. These funds are specifically allocated for sustainable transport and regeneration improvements and cannot be used for other purposes.
You can learn more about the two main government funding streams supporting these projects below.
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Transforming Cities Fund
In March 2020, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, working with local councils, secured £317 million from the Department for Transport’s Transforming Cities Fund (TCF), along with up to £140 million in local match funding.
The TCF is a significant investment programme focused on transforming transport infrastructure. Through this funding, we’ve delivered major improvements, including the regeneration of Bradford city centre, completed in early 2025.
Together, these projects are driving a step-change in the quality of environmentally sustainable travel across the district, making walking, cycling, and public transport more attractive, accessible, and viable for everyone.
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City Regional Sustainable Transport Settlement
Many of our schemes are also being delivered through the City Regional Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS), a £830 million government allocation to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. A portion of this funding is dedicated to transport improvements within the Bradford district.
Like the Transforming Cities Fund (TCF), CRSTS is entirely separate from the Council’s core revenue funding for services. It is ringfenced by the government and can only be used to deliver sustainable transport improvements.
Newsletter sign up
You can sign up to our Future Bradford e-newsletter, where we deliver project news, opportunities to share your views on upcoming projects, and updates on developments across the district, straight to your inbox.
If you are unable to use the newsletter form, you can also sign up by emailing us at info@future-bradord.co.uk.
Contact us
Get in touch with our engagement team and learn more about our projects using the channels.
Email: info@future-bradford.co.uk
Freephone: 0808 196 9119
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Channels are monitored Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Excludes bank holidays.