The West Yorkshire combined authority (WYCA) said its mass transit scheme, including new tram lines connecting Leeds and Bradford, would now be completed in the late 2030s. West Yorkshire's mayor, Tracy Brabin, said she was fully confident that she would be driving this tram by the end of the next decade, despite fears that the delay could lead to the whole scheme being cancelled.
While there are no "biggest" issues facing District 4 residents at the moment, there are numerous issues equal in priority - some of which are life-threatening. Many of the residents with who I have spoken recently say they are struggling financially, unable to meet their most basic needs, such as, food, housing, transportation. Available data suggests 1-in-3 live below the mean poverty level - I would argue the number is greater.
And, the NYC DOT said in an e-mailed statement Tuesday, drivers can expect congestion-packed commuting days into and across midtown continuing through the coming holiday season, warning of "slowest of the year" traffic speeds. In fact, the NYC DOT has identified 20 such "Gridlock Alert" days beginning next week and into the Christmas holiday season - days when traffic is expected to be at its slowest and most-congested. U.N. General Assembly Week tops the list.