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Members of Dorchester Transport Action Group (DTAG) joined Dorchester Town Council in South Street today to talk to local people about transport in Dorchester and hear their views on the proposed 20mph speed limit across the town. DTAG supports the Town Council’s proposal for a town-wide 20mph speed limit. We believe that lower traffic speeds […]

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 […]

Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council are drawing up a new Local Transport Plan (LTP).  It will cover the period 2026 – 2041. The draft strategy plan is now out for consultation and you have until 13 October to submit your comments. The draft strategy sets out their long-term vision on how […]

The Western Gateway sub-national transport body wants your views on a transport plan for the region, writes Dorset Council. They have developed a draft Strategic Investment Plan and are seeking your ideas and feedback to help make sure they have identified the best possible proposals and considered all the impacts. If you would like to meet the project […]

Alice Roberts of CPRE London will be discussing ideas on how local plans can be changed to better support healthy and affordable local travel at DTAGs monthly Zoom catchup on Tuesday 14th January at 10am. On the agenda will be: – Link and agenda to be sent soon, but pop this in your diary now […]

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: The plan is informed by analysis of demographics, economic and […]

Stewart Palmer, Chair of our Dorchester Transport Action Group, recently co-ordinated a meeting with Councillor Jon Andrews from Dorset Council. Jon is the new lead Councillor for Transport in the new Dorset Council. Stewart organised the meeting so that the Chairs from all the local Dorset area TAGs could meet Jon. It took place on […]