Looks like I will be relocating to Leeds for 6-12 months. Does anyone have any recommendations on housing for this sort of time frame? Its not a permanent move, so I don't want to have to purchase a lot of furniture & stuff that I won't be taking back with me.

I'll be working just north of the White Rose Shopping Center off of the A6110.
Its just me, and I'd like to make sure its a safe location.

Also, I have no clue how I would go about transportation. I currently live in the midwest and have always had a car. Sounds silly, but I've never been on public transportation- we just don't have it here. Will I be able to freely go where I want on public transportation, or will I need a car?

How do people who don't have cars handle vacation/holiday travel outside of the city?