Dorset and BCP Councils are preparing a new joint Local Transport Plan (LTP) for the period 2026 to 2041. This will set out their strategy to achieve ‘a sustainable, inclusive and accessible transport network that works for everyone’. LTP4 will consider what improvements are needed:
- To support residents, businesses and visitors with their transport needs
- To provide a safe, reliable and accessible transport system for all
- To reduce emissions and create cleaner, healthier places
The plan is informed by analysis of demographics, economic and social context and the existing transport network. For the first time, a quantified carbon baseline has helped understanding of the carbon emissions gap to be overcome and scale of the challenge ahead.
Our first round of engagement took place from 22 January to 3 March 2024 and included an online survey, 16 roadshow events plus written stakeholder and public feedback. The councils asked the public, stakeholders, businesses and community groups to say what transport issues they experience, and what opportunities they saw for future transport. Over 3,800 people engaged. Engagement reports will be published before the end of the year.
The results are now informing the vision and objective setting within the strategy document. A long list of interventions is being assessed against the vision and objectives of the LTP. This process will identify a final short list of interventions. A further round of public consultation will take place in spring 2025. The publication of the final plan is expected in winter 2025/26.