Sustainable Travel
Travelling to Somerset Road
As part of the planning application for the Somerset Road extension in the interests of access and highway safety, we are required to support the use of sustainable modes of transport, in accordance with policies LP21 and LP22 of the Kirklees Local Plan and the Council’s adopted Highway Design Guide.
In our quest for a cleaner environment and healthier lifestyles, we encourage our employees and visitors to choose alternatives to single-car travel whenever possible.
For employees and residents who live locally, walking is a wonderful option for tasks such as collecting routine medications or attending appointments whenever possible.
Information on local public transport is provided to help you plan your schedule to reduce traffic congestion and lower carbon emissions. Here you will find information on how to access live travel updates and travel planning tools, along with a how-to guide.
We are committed to making a significant impact by aiming to decrease single-car occupancy travel by 10% by the year 2030, reflecting our dedication to environmental sustainability and the well-being of our community.
Thank you for joining us in creating a brighter future.
Live travel Information and how-to guide
How to access real-time bus travel
1. Open your internet browser (e.g. Google) on your phone
2. Type WY Metro in the search bar
3. Open WY Metro ( www.wymetro.com)
4. Open the Menu tab (This shows as 3 lines)
5. Open Buses
6. Open Find your next bus now
7. Enter your bus stop number (You can find this on the bus stop) or enter the postcode of where you are travelling from.
8. It now displays the time for the next bus arriving, starting with the closest bus stop to your location.
9. Underneath “Stop Name” open the highlighted street name below
10. This will indicate the bus number, the route destination, and travel time.
How to access the Journey planner
1. Open your internet browser (e.g. Google) on your phone
2. Type WY Metro in the search bar
3. Open WY Metro ( www.wymetro.com)
4. Open the Menu tab (This shows as 3 lines)
5. Open Plan a Journey
6. Open Journey Planner App
7. Enter your starting point- This can be your address, postcode or street name
8. Enter your destination- This can be the address, postcode or street name
9. Directly below you will see Depart Now, Open the arrow next to it to allow you to set your departure time/arrival time or see what the latest departure is. Choose an option
10. Enter your chosen time for the option you have chosen.
11. You can now see all the information for your journey.
12. If you want to plan ahead and check availability for a different day, first enter your starting point and destination. Then, directly below, open the arrow next to “Today” , here you can change the date of your journey. This will provide you with all the relevant information for that specific journey.
Further information for travel – local bus services – route information – frequency of services – alerts
NEXT BUS – https://www.wymetro.com/buses/your-next-bus/
BUS TIMETABLE – https://www.wymetro.com/buses/bus-timetables/
FIRST BUS JOURNEY PLANNER – https://www.firstbus.co.uk/west-yorkshire/plan-journey/journey-planner/#/
FIRST BUS TIMETABLES – https://www.firstbus.co.uk/west-yorkshire/plan-journey/timetables
ARRIVA PLAN A JOURNEY – https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
ARRIVA FIND A SERVICE – https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/find-a-service
Cycling routes, maps and traffic-free paths, as well as training opportunities can be accessed on the Kirklees website here: https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/food-exercise-and-sport/cycling.aspx