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Dorchester Transport Action Group (DTAG) fully supports the Loders Transport Group’s efforts to create a non-road walking and cycling route from Loders village to Bradpole. https://www.loderstransportgroup.co.uk The current route along the narrow road is steep, has no pavement and several tight corners with low visibility due to high hedges that make it dangerous for pedestrians […]

Last week, Edward Morello, MP for West Dorset gave a rousing speech at a Westminster Hall debate on local transport and planning developments. He said that if we are going to build new homes they must come with appropriate transport infrastructure especially more buses. He reiterated a plea to build “the right Houses in the […]

The Nature Save Trust are pleased to announce that the theme of the January – February funding window is sustainable and active travel. Sustainable and active travel options are more important than ever, as more people shift toward eco-friendly practices. The impact of travel on the environment has become a key focus, with consumers increasingly demanding […]

DTAG are organising a meeting with local councillors and Dorset Council to progress Phase 1 of the Dorchester to Poundbury Cycle route. Phase 1 of the Dorchester to Poundbury cycle route goes from the Dorchester War Memorial, through Great Cross junction, under the Dorchester West railway bridge and on to the junction between Damers Road […]

DTAG have written to Cllr Jon Andrews (portfolio holder for Transport at Dorset Council) to ask whether the council will support Low Traffic Future’s “Transport Choices Challenge”. Low Traffic Future (LTN) is an organisation set up by Roger Geffen MBE (ex policy lead for UK cycling). The group has been supporting councils with guidance to […]