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# Dorchester Transport Action Group (DTAG)

Better transport for Dorchester

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## Posts

- [Anniversary of First Loders Neighbour Bike Ride](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2026/05/anniversary-of-first-loders-neighbour-bike-ride/) - 29 riders joined Loders Transport Group's first anniversary ride last month including a couple of riders from DTAG. There was a fantastic turnout of neighbours of all ages from across the parish The youngest was only 3 years old and completed the full round trip from Loders to Bridport of just over five miles on
- [Electrifying Electric Car Day](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2026/05/electrifying-electric-car-day/) - Last Saturday, Weymouth seafront was turned into a shop window for electric cars. This eye-catching event was sponsored and supported by Dorset Council, Weymouth Town Council, the Weymouth TAG, the Department for Transport, the Energy Saving Trust and Sustrans. The event was in a prominent position on the seafront and drew considerable interest and a
- [DTAG supports Loders non-road route to Bradpole](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2026/05/dtag-supports-loders-non-road-route-to-bradpole/) - 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
- [Dorchester Town Council annual town meeting](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2026/04/dorchester-town-council-annual-town-meeting/) - The Dorchester Town Council Informal Annual Town Meeting is taking place at the Corn Exchange on Friday 8 May from 11am-1pm. Dorchester Transport Action Group (DTAG) will again be having a table at the event. Photo above is of Giles Watts, DTAG Secretary, at our table last year. All are welcome to the event and
- [West Dorset MP highlights the tragic loss of rural bus services in Dorset](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2026/03/west-dorset-mp-highlights-the-tragic-loss-of-rural-bus-services-in-dorset/) - 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 bus users call for funding to protect and strengthen local services](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2026/02/dorset-bus-users-call-for-funding-to-protect-and-strengthen-local-services/) - Trinity St, Dorchester bus shelter.
- [Dorset bus services get short straw from government funding!](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/12/dorset-bus-services-get-short-straw-from-government-funding/) - Dorset has secured £12m bus funding from the government over the next three years, but this falls far short of funding given to other counties. An article in the Echo on 8 December explained that Over the next three years, £6.8m in revenue funding will help Dorset Council and local operators make targeted upgrades, such as restoring
- [Launch of website for Western Area Transport Action Group](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/12/launch-of-website-for-western-area-transport-action-group/) - Our friends in the West Dorset Western Area Transport Action Group (WATAG), have launched their new website. So if you live in the Bridport area or around that end of the old West Dorset area, take a look and join their email list. Click here to go to their new website.
- [DTAG calls for delivery, not just aspiration](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/12/dtag-calls-for-delivery-not-just-aspiration/) - 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 plan was out for consultation in September and the closing deadline for responses was the end of October. The draft plan set out their long-term vision on
- [Backing for Dorchester Town Council’s Town-Wide 20mph Limit Discussions](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/12/backing-for-dorchester-town-councils-consideration-of-a-town-wide-20mph-limit/) - In a statement sent to Dorchester Town Council, Dorchester Transport Action Group (DTAG) has strongly welcomed Dorchester Town Council’s decision to explore an area-wide 20mph limit and establish a dedicated Working Group—an important step toward creating a safer, healthier, more liveable town. The statement follows a recent article in the Dorset Echo outlining Dorchester Town
- [Night time ‘Glow Ride’ a great success!](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/11/night-time-glow-ride-a-great-success/) - On Tuesday 18th November around 50 children from the Prince of Wales and Damers schools plus 50 parents, teachers and marshals enjoyed an exciting ‘glow ride’ through Dorchester. The ride had been organised by Dorchester Transport Action Group, in partnership with the schools, to help give children confidence cycling in slightly unusual conditions – and
- [Concerns grow over car-led development North of Dorchester](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/10/concerns-grow-over-car-led-development-north-of-dorchester/) - On Saturday 4 October, Stewart Palmer, Chair Dorchester Transport Action Group, gave a rousing speech at the Dorchester town pump at the Protest against the huge development of 4000 houses proposed North of Dorchester. Stewart pointed out this is primarily a car-led development that would bring further traffic chaos and congestion to Dorchester and surrounding
- [Important talk at the next DTAG meeting.  11th November 9.30-10.15am](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/10/important-talk-at-the-next-dtag-meeting-11th-november-9-30-10-15am/) - At the next open monthly zoom meeting Dorchester Transport Action Group are pleased to announce that the guest speaker will be Athol Noon, CEO of Markides Associates Markides is the transport consultancy employed by Granger’s to look at the transport aspects of the proposed North Dorchester Development. The title of Athol’s talk is “Emerging transport
- [Packed meeting on lack of bus service for Stratton!](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/09/packed-meeting-on-lack-of-bus-service-for-stratton/) - On Wednesday 17 September there was a packed meeting in Stratton Village hall with some 45 people attending. Showing the strength of feeling there is locally in Stratton on the lack of a bus service for the village. The meeting had been organised by Dorchester Transport Action Group (DTAG). At their annual open meeting back
- [Waiting for the number 10!](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/09/waiting-for-the-number-10/) - In a week dominated by the threatened cuts to the X51 and X53 bus services, on Sunday 21st September, three members of the DTAG committee travelled on the new extended No10 service from Poundbury to Weymouth as far as Dorchester Market and then back. This revised service provides a service on Winter Sundays to and
- [Plans to reduce bus services in West Dorset have been withdrawn following criticism](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/09/plans-to-reduce-bus-services-in-west-dorset-have-been-withdrawn-following-criticism/) - After robust lobbying from users of the X51 and X53 services, local town councillors and both Dorchester Transport Action Group and the Western Area (Bridport/Lyme Regis) Transport Action Group, a decision has been made to reinstate the previous winter timetable. Stewart Palmer, Chair of Dorchester Transport Action Group, said "Whilst this is good news, it
- [Future developments: Dorchester West and the Heart of Wessex line](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/09/future-developments-dorchester-west-and-the-heart-of-wessex-line/) - Our next Zoom meeting will be at 10.00 on Tuesday 14th October. Bob Owen, chair of the South Wessex Community Rail Partnership, will be our guest speaker talking about Dorchester West and plans for the Heart of Wessex line. Any questions, email hello@dorchestertransport.org.uk
- [Revamping Dorchester’s Cycling and Walking Maps](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/01/revamping-dorchesters-cycling-and-walking-maps/) - Great Western Railway have opened their bids for this year’s Customer and Community Improvement Fund applications. Bids have to be for rail related projects, which could include things that provide useful onward travel information. So Kevin Humphreys, Transport Planner at Dorset Council, is taking the opportunity to put in a bid application to update our
- [Key Updates from Council Meeting on Cycling Improvement Works](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/04/key-updates-from-council-meeting-on-cycling-improvement-works/) - Dorset Council recently held its quarterly Dorset Cyclists Liaison Meeting (Western Area) on Monday, March 31st, bringing together local representatives to discuss upcoming cycling and transport improvements. Covering Dorchester, Weymouth, Bridport, Sherborne, and surrounding areas. The meeting featured updates from Chris Peck, Dorset Council Transport Planner) and Charlotte Sullivan (Dorset Council Active Travel Officer) on
- [Planning for a Greener Future: Sustainable Transport in Dorchester](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/04/planning-for-a-greener-future-sustainable-transport-in-dorchester/) - Dorchester Transport Action Group April zoom meeting gave a warm welcome to Joe Doak from Dorchester Civic Society. Joe, a veteran urban planner and university lecturer—had come to share his insights on how towns like Dorchester can move toward a more sustainable transport future. Joe opened with a simple but powerful idea: sustainability works best
- [Getting around Dorchester by bus](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/06/getting-around-dorchester-by-bus/) - Good to see this article by Stewart Palmer, our Dorchester Transport Action Group Chair, in the latest edition of the Dorchester Town Council newsletter. Stewart wrote the article to generally promote bus usage, not in his capacity as our Chair, nevertheless well done Stewart! Link to: Dorchester Town Council Newsletter (Photo at top is Stewart
- [Zoom 9th September](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/09/zoom-9th-september/) - Minutes for the above online meeting of DTAG can now be downloaded here.
- [Dorset Council challenged over major cuts to X51 and X53 bus services](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/09/dorset-council-challenged-over-major-cuts-to-x51-and-x53-bus-services/) - Representatives of Weymouth, Dorchester and Western Area (Bridport/Lyme Regis) Transport Action Groups (TAGs) met Dorset Council on Monday 15th September to express their very serious concerns about the reductions in key local bus services. From Sunday 21 September when the winter timetable starts, bus routes X51 and X53 are being unacceptably reduced. Cllr Jon Andrews
- [Dorset Council new Local Transport Plan – consultation is now open!](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/09/dorset-council-new-local-transport-plan-consultation-is-now-open/) - 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
- [Public Meeting in Stratton Village Hall – Wednesday 17 September 2025, 7pm.](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/09/public-meeting-in-stratton-village-hall-wednesday-17-september-2025-7pm/) - Residents living in Stratton have expressed a concern that there is no public bus service at all for the village. So Dorchester Transport Action Group are holding an open meeting on Wednesday 17 September in Stratton Village Hall to see if there would be active support in campaigning for a local bus service. Dorchester Transport
- [Reduced bus services in West Dorset throws Dorset Council’s long term transport plans into turmoil.](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/09/reduced-bus-services-in-west-dorset-throws-dorset-councils-long-term-transport-plans-into-turmoil/) - Key Bus services in West Dorset are set to be reduced with the introduction of the winter timetables for the X51 and X53 services, due to start on 21 September. The important Dorchester – Bridport – Axminster axis will suffer some of the most drastic cuts. Just 5 services each way will operate on weekdays
- [Great news for Sunday bus travel: number 10 gets extended route](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/08/great-news-for-sunday-bus-travel-number-10-gets-extended-route/) - Following our earlier article about Poundbury's excellent bus services, we have a welcome update about the winter timetable, starting Sunday 21st September the Number 10 bus service is getting even better with improved weekend frequency. Saturdays: Now running every 15 minutes (improved from 20-minute intervals) Sundays: Every 20 minutes (improved from 30-minute intervals) The biggest news,
- [Ride to West Bay](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/08/ride-to-west-bay/) - A new WB1 shuttle bus service is now running between Bridport town centre and West Bay at weekends, providing a convenient and affordable way to travel between the two locations. The service, which launched on July 26, 2025, is a pilot program and runs every half hour on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and evenings. Passengers
- [Discover Dorset’s transport history at the next 'From the Stacks' talk](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/07/discover-dorsets-transport-history-at-the-next-from-the-stacks-talk/) - Spotted this article on the Dorset Council website, here's the link. Some of you may be interested to go: Dorset History Centre is excited to announce the next event in its popular From the Stacks lunchtime talk series. Join them on Wednesday 30 July at 12.30pm for a fascinating insight into one of Dorset’s most
- [Seventy cyclists turned out for the first Streets Alive community cycle ride](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/07/seventy-cyclists-turned-out-for-the-first-streets-alive-community-cycle-ride/) - The first Streets Alive community cycle ride on 13 July was a great success. Organised by Dorchester Transport Action Group some 70 cyclists aged from 5 years old to 84 years young participated. The Mayor of Dorchester, Cllr Andy Canning, waved off the cyclists saying, “Great to see so many people here. It shows the
- [Community cycle ride this Sunday](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/07/community-cycle-ride-this-sunday/) - Get your bikes out, get them oiled up and ready, get them 'blinged' up to win a prize! This coming Sunday is going to be great! Cyclists (and younger scooter riders) of all abilities are welcome. Bring a picnic for after the cycle and have a great afternoon out on the Great Field.
- [Dorchester Transport Action Group - open meeting interim report](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/06/dorchester-transport-action-group-open-meeting-interim-report/) - DTAG held their annual open meeting on Wednesday 18th June 2025 in The Corn Exchange Dorchester. This is a brief update on what took place and what will happen next. Some 30 people attended, a mixture of DTAG members and local residents who are interested in improving how we all get round in Dorchester and
- ["See you at the big event!"](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/06/see-you-at-the-big-event/) - On Saturday 14 June Dorchester Transport Action Group held a stall in South Street, Dorchester. The aim was to promote the coming Big Dorchester Transport Conversation open meeting on Wednesday 18 June, 7-9pm at The Corn Exchange. During the morning supporters spoke to members of the public asking them about their top transport gripes in
- [Streets Alive! Community cycle ride 13 July 2025 on the Great Field](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/06/streets-alive-community-cycle-ride-13-july-2025-on-the-great-field/) - We are holding a community cycle ride on Sunday 13 July. It all starts at 12noon with a ride round the Great Field for young cyclists. Any youngsters who would like to use their scooter are welcome to do so. There will then be a ride for older children and adults. The route has yet
- [Big Dorchester Transport Conversation](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/06/big-dorchester-transport-conversation/) - Do you wish we had better transport in and around Dorchester? Dorchester Transport Action Group (DTAG) is holding the Big Dorchester Transport Conversation on Wednesday 18th June at the Corn Exchange Dorchester. The meeting is 7:00pm to 9:00pm, and the bar will be open from 6:30pm. Come along and have your say and contribute to
- [The Big Dorchester Transport Conversation](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/05/the-big-dorchester-transport-conversation-2/) - Just over three weeks to The Big Dorchester Transport Conversation! So get the date in your diary now. Join us for drinks, chat and solutions at our open meeting which will be a relaxed, sociable and discussion based event at the Corn Exchange in Dorchester. The bar opens at 6.30pm for refreshments and the event
- [Work on restoring the Piddle Path has finally started!](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/05/work-on-restoring-the-piddle-path-has-finally-started/) - “After a long campaign, the Piddle Path Action Team is delighted that Dorset Council has started repairs along the Piddle Path. But it’s been a long time coming and would not have happened without a lot of community partnership work”. So said Maria de Figueiredo at the May Dorchester Transport Action Group zoom meeting. Maria
- [Dorchester Transport Action Group at the Town Council's annual meeting last week](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/05/dorchester-transport-action-group-at-the-town-councils-annual-meeting-last-week/) - Last Friday, 9th May, Dorchester Transport Action Group were pleased to attend the Dorchester Town Council Annual Meeting. We had a stall to promote DTAG and give out flyers for our own forthcoming public meeting. Which is on 18 June. And we gave out flyers for our bike event on 13 July. Julie-Ann Booker from
- [Loders 'meet your neighbours' bike ride on 17 May](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/05/loders-meet-your-neighbours-bike-ride-on-17-may/) - The weather is looking good this weekend, if you would like to join Loders Transport Group for their monthly bike ride into Bridport on Saturday. They'll cycle into Bridport together, arriving in town at about 9.45, there will be time to enjoy the market, do some shopping or get a coffee before they meet up
- [Minutes DTAG monthly meeting 8th April 2025](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/05/minutes-dtag-monthly-meeting-8th-april-2025/) - A lively meeting with guest speaker Joe Doak from Dorchester Civic Society on the topic of sustainable transport. Other topics discussed were: Local Transport Plan and Funding: The Local Transport Plan (LTP4) consultation will start in the autumn. Dorset Council is working to improve its status from Level 1 to Level 2 to access more
- [Minutes from 12th March: Transport Action Network](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/03/minutes-from-12th-march-transport-action-network/) - Our guest speaker was Chris Todd from Transport Action Network. Chris spoke about the work of the network which had emerged from “Transport 2000” and was focused on challenging the inconsistencies in government policy including the use of legal challenges to proposals. He emphasised the importance of getting specific deliverables and necessary funding written into the
- [Wessex Wanderers celebrate 30th year](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/04/wessex-wanderers-celebrate-30th-year/) - For a great day out walking, let the train take the strain so you can enjoy a great time exploring the countryside, seaside, market towns and sites of interest along the beautiful Heart of Wessex, Bristol to Weymouth railway line. The Wessex Wanderer Rail Walks programme consists of circular and linear walks of various lengths
- [Our AGM](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/04/our-agm/) - DTAG's AGM will be by Zoom on 6th May at 1000. A draft agenda is here, and minutes from last year's AGM here. We expect this to be a short meeting - no more than 30 mins - but we would be grateful if a good cross-sections of members are able to attend to ensure
- [Next Zoom: Piddle footpath](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/04/next-zoom-piddle-footpath/) - Our next monthly meeting by Zoom is on Tuesday 13th May at 1000. Our guest speaker will be Maria de Figueiredo, who will talk about the great progress they have been making on the Piddle Path. Zoom link to be advised.
- [The Big Dorchester Transport Conversation](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/04/the-big-dorchester-transport-conversation/) - Join us for drinks, chat and solutions at our open meeting which will be a relaxed, sociable and discussion based event at the Corn Exchange in Dorchester. The bar opens at 6.30pm, and the event runs from 7-9pm. Amongst other questions, we'll be thinking about our top transport gripes, making it safer for children to
- [Streets Alive 25 - join the bike ride](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/04/streets-alive-2025-join-the-bike-ride/) - Following on from the "Streets Alive" event Dorchester Transport Action Group organised in 2023, we have decided to run a fun cycle ride through the streets of Dorchester to highlight the benefits of active travel and the lack of suitable cycling infrastructure The event will start and end from the Great Field in Poundbury on
- [South Street Finally Open for Business and Pedestrian Access !](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/04/south-street-finally-open-for-business-and-pedestrian-access/) - Work was carried out yesterday, 11 April, to create a pedestrian link between the two sides of South Street following the major fire last December. Since then shops in that area have been closed and pedestrians have had to take a complex, and not very accessible, route to get to those shops that were able
- [Opening of Refurbished Dorchester South Railway Station - but more to do](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/04/opening-of-refurbished-dorchester-south-railway-station-but-more-to-do/) - Representatives from Dorchester Transport Action Group were pleased to be present at the official opening of South Station improvements on Friday 4 April. There was a clear consensus from all parties present that the job is not yet complete in terms of making the station fully accessible between platforms. Giles Watts, Secretary Dorchester Transport Action
- [Finally some progress in opening up South Street!](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/04/finally-some-progress-in-opening-up-south-street/) - Great to report that there is finally some progress in opening up South Street for pedestrians and access to local shops. No doubt helped by recent pressure from Dorchester Transport Action Group and others. Stewart Palmer, Chair of Dorchester Transport Action Group, recently wrote to our Member of Parliament, Edward Morello, and copied in Cllr
- [South Western Railway Supported Non-League Day on Saturday 22nd March. ](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/03/south-western-railway-supported-non-league-day-on-saturday-22nd-march/) - South Western Railway (SWR) encouraged people to take advantage of the international football break by attending their Non-League fixtures instead. The day was created in 2010 by one of their SWR train guards, James Doe, with the goal of promoting grassroots and community football clubs. Non-League Day champions community spirit by highlighting the importance of
- [Dorchester South Street Closure Continues to Block Pedestrian Access](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/03/dorchester-south-street-closure-continues-to-block-pedestrian-access/) - Following the monthly Dorchester Transport Action Group (DTAG) zoom meeting on 11th March, Stewart Palmer, Chair, wrote to our Member of Parliament Edward Morello. He expressed our great concern over the continued closure of South Street to pedestrians. He also copied in the Leader of Dorset Council, Cllr Nick Ireland. It is now 3 months
- [Let's go to town on a bike!](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/03/lets-go-to-town-on-a-bike/) - Photo: Dilys Gartside at the National Cycling Museum To celebrate the completion of Dorset’s first high quality cycle route, in Mid and East Dorset, you are invited to join one, or both, Let’s Go To Town cycle rides. The first is on Friday 4 April and meets at St John’s Church, Wimborne, at 9.30. The
- [Meeting minutes from 11 Feb](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/02/meeting-minutes-from-11-feb/) - An interesting meeting which included a presentation and discussion about the viability of a car club in Dorchester. Minutes
- [Piddle path progresses](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/02/piddle-path-progresses/) - After a long campaign, the Piddle Path Action Team is delighted to announce that work has started on repairing the Piddle Path - a safe, off-road community route from Piddlethenthide via White Lackington to Piddlehinton. Dorset Council started repairs along the Piddle Path in Summer 2024. They dug out the run off from four areas
- [Wessex line works](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/02/wessex-line-works/) - Network Rail improvement works will take place in March affecting rail services via Yeovil Pen Mill. From Monday 10 to Friday 14 March, buses will replace trains between Castle Cary and Yeovil Pen Mill. Trains will still be operating between Yeovil Pen Mill and Weymouth On the weekend of 15 & 16 March, buses will
- [Bus time changes in and around Dorchester](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/02/bus-time-changes-in-and-around-dorchester/) - Route 1 – New timetable to improve punctuality. Buses will continue to operate up to every 15 minutes Monday to Saturday daytimes and every 20 minutes on Sundays. Route 10 – New timetable to improve punctuality. Buses will continue to operate up to every 15 minutes Monday to Friday, every 20 minutes on Saturdays and every 30
- [Latest link: Dorset CAN](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/02/latest-link-dorset-can/) - Our latest new link is to Dorset CAN - or Climate Action Network. With extreme weather spreading around the globe, global emissions still rising, and with transport creating 26% of total UK emissions, working together to address this problem is arguably the most important task facing humanity - and we can start at the local
- [Transport spending review](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/02/transport-spending-review/) - The national Transport Action Network is encouraging people to add their comments to the Treasury's multi-year spending review in June. The Network say that this is important as it will set spending priorities for the next few years. They suggest telling the Treasury, in your own words, not to fund expensive new roads, and instead
- [Chasing The Sun - a film to inspire](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/02/chasing-the-sun-a-film-to-inspire/) - Bournemouth University is hosting a series of film events designed to advance the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. These screenings use film as a powerful medium to educate, inspire reflection, and encourage meaningful action. The next event features Chasing the Sun, on Wednesday, 26th March 2025, at 4 PM, and features the impact of cycling
- [Next DTAG zoom meeting: car clubs](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/02/next-dtag-zoom-meeting-car-clubs/) - This month's Dorchester Transport Action Group meeting will be next Tuesday 11th Feb at 10.00. Our guest speaker will be Robert Schopen of CoWheels Car Club and he will talk about community car clubs. Here is a draft agenda. Please let us know if there is any other business you would like us to cover; and
- [Embed low traffic in the national transport strategy](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/01/embed-low-traffic-in-the-national-transport-strategy/) - The Government has invited the public to suggest ideas for a ‘vision-led’ Integrated National Transport Strategy for England, to be published later this year. Although the Scottish and Welsh Governments have both set targets to reduce car traffic, this will be England’s first attempt at an integrated transport strategy for 27 years! They want ideas
- [Westbury line works](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/01/westbury-line-works/) - Network Rail’s month-long works at Westbury are due to complete today, and GWR plan to return to their normal timetable tomorrow (Friday 24 January). This work has been vital in ensuring the railway remains safe and reliable for use, and GWR say they are grateful for our customers’ patience during the past month. There are
- [Could a car club work in Dorchester?](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/01/could-a-car-club-work-in-dorchester/) - With no loan costs, garage bills, MOTs, tax, insurance and petrol bills, could a car club be a smart alternative to traditional car ownership? Users sign up and gain access to a fleet of over 600 vehicles across the UK, available 24/7 on a street nearby. You don't need to own a car to get
- [Minutes of meeting on 10 Dec 24](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/12/dtag-christmas-zoom/) - DTAG's December catchup via Zoom took place on the 10th. Despite not having a speaker, a wide range of issues were discussed including junction improvements, events, cycle to work, guerrilla gardening, bus stops, disruption to train services, and opportunities for car sharing and car clubs. Much is planned for 2025. The minutes can be downloaded
- [Nature Save - Sustainable travel funding](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/01/nature-save-sustainable-travel-funding/) - 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
- [Bus services cut disproportionately in deprived areas of England, study finds](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/01/bus-services-cut-disproportionately-in-deprived-areas-of-england-study-finds/) - The Guardian reports (7 Jan) that people living in deprived areas of England have suffered disproportionately larger cuts to bus services, according research by a leading thinktank. The analysis by IPPR North found that cuts to services in England had been felt the most in “left-behind neighbourhoods”. People living in the top 10% most deprived
- [January Catchup: how can local plans support better transport?](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/01/january-catchup-how-can-local-plans-support-better-transport/) - Alice Roberts of CPRE 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: – Promoting Local Plan policies (a) zero-car development (b) allocation of town-centre and retail car parks
- [Western transport plan](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/01/western-transport-plan/) - 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
- [Train troubles?](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2025/01/train-troubles/) - How I Claimed a Delay Repay Refund after a Train Delay In November, I took a train journey from Dorchester West to Port Talbot, Wales, hoping for a relaxing trip. Unfortunately, a cancelled connection at Westbury due to staff shortages turned my journey into a lengthy ordeal. After an hour's wait, I rerouted through Bristol
- [DTAG asks Dorset Council to support car reduction targets in the new Transport Plan](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/12/dtag-asks-dorset-council-to-support-car-reduction-targets-in-the-new-transport-plan/) - 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
- [DTAG support phase 1 of Poundbury Cycle route](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/12/dtag-support-phase-1-of-poundbury-cycle-route/) - 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
- [London services to be disrupted over festive season](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/12/london-services-to-be-disrupted-over-festive-season/) - Vital engineering work in the Woking area will impact Main Line services from Dorchester to London over Christmas and the New Year, say Network Rail. Key upgrade work at Brookwood, between Farnborough and Woking, will mean significantly longer journeys Services between Waterloo and Southampton/Weymouth will be diverted, adding 45 minutes to journeys There will be
- [Westbury line closure](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/12/westbury-line-closure/) - Our friends at South Wessex Community Rail Partnership have informed us that all railway lines through Westbury will be closed for major maintenance work at Westbury station from Friday 27th December 2024 to Thursday 23rd January 2025 inclusive. All rail services from Weymouth towards Bristol and Gloucester will stop at Frome All rail services originating from Gloucester
- [DTAG Xmas Meeting](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/12/dtag-xmas-meeting/) - Our DTAG Christmas Special meeting will be held from 1000-1130 on Tuesday 10th December, on Zoom. Some attendees may be wearing Christmas jumpers or hats, and have added a Xmas Zoom background, although this is not an essential requirement! We don't have a guest speaker this time. The agenda is as follows: 10.00 Welcome and
- [Friends of Dorchester West Station](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/12/friends-of-dorchester-west-station/) - A group of enthusiastic volunteers who have 'adopted' Dorchester West station are keen for more to join their number. The Friends of Dorchester West Station usually meet on Friday mornings from 10-12, with volunteers coming along when they can. It's a friendly and sociable group who aim to keep the station looking at its best
- [Community networking hears from DTAG](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/12/community-networking-hears-from-dtag/) - DTAG was delighted to be able to provide an update into its activities at the community groups lunch, expertly organised by Emma Scott and Dorchester Town Council on Friday lunchtime. Giles Watts talked about events such as 'Streets Alive' with local children, 'guerilla gardening' clearing new cycle and walking routes, and the group's input into
- [New link: Transport Action Network](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/12/new-link-transport-action-network/) - We've added Transport Action Network to our useful links page. Transport Action Network has been set up to help communities press for better and more sustainable transport. They support more investment in bus and rail services and active travel. TAN is a national body with six members of staff. It works closely with local Transport
- [How local plans might better support healthy and affordable travel](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/12/how-local-plans-might-better-support-healthy-and-affordable-travel/) - 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: - Promoting Local Plan policies (a) zero-car development (b) allocation of town-centre and retail car
- [New link: Liftshare](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/12/new-link-liftshare/) - We've added Liftshare to our Links page. Join 700,000 like-minded people saving money and the planet by car sharing through Liftshare. Delivered by Mobilityways, whose mission is to make zero carbon commuting a reality. They state: 'Our ground-breaking climate tech helps large employers to measure, reduce and report commuter emissions.'
- [Shock resignation and integrated transport](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/11/shock-resignation-and-integrated-transport/) - Comment from Transport Action Network: Louise Haigh's resignation and her rapid replacement with Heidi Alexander MP has shocked many today. Louise Haigh's drive and enthusiasm, essential to reforming transport in this country, will be a hard act to follow. We will have to wait and see whether Heidi Alexander's appointment marks a shift in emphasis.
- [Parliament begins enquiry into bus decline](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/11/parliament-begins-enquiry-into-bus-decline/) - Buses remain the most used form of public transport, but in many areas of England, services and passenger numbers are in decline. In its first inquiry of the 2024 Parliament, the Transport Committee will investigate the importance of England’s buses services in connecting rural communities with neighbouring towns and suburban areas, and how services can
- [Maumbury junction - solution, or sticking plaster?](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/11/maumbury-junction-solution-or-sticking-plaster/) - Redevelopment of the busy Maumbury Road junction will be starting in the New Year. The junction is one of the most important in Dorchester. Hemmed in by the railway bridges on either side, a large volume of traffic from Weymouth is funnelled into the junction where there are frequent jams. It’s also part of a
- [Passengers advised 'do not travel'](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/11/passengers-advised-do-not-travel/) - Rail services across the GWR network are severely affected by the impacts of Storm Bert. Thomas Lydon, Public Affairs Manager at GWR, said "We’re very sorry for the inconvenience and disruption to journeys." As of Monday morning, multiple lines are still closed due to flooding, fallen trees and other blockages, so the railway's advice to customers
- [Maiden Newton cycleway clearance](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/11/cycleway-on-former-railway-line-from-maiden-newton-to-bridport/) - DTAG again assisted local groups to clear vegetation along the disused railway line from Maiden Newton to Bridport on 20th November 2024. Several sections of this route are already accessible to walkers and off road push bikes. Dorset Council have recently announced an initiative which they hope will persuade some remaining farmers along the Toller
- [Active travel takes new steps in Dorset](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/11/active-travel-takes-new-steps-in-dorset/) - Almost a year ago, Dorset Council consulted on their draft Active Travel Implementation Plan (ATIP). The report is now published and will be considered at the Place and Resources Committee meeting this Thursday 21st. DTAG made extensive representation to the consultation both for walking/mobility and cycling. These submissions have been reflected in the report. The
- [Maumbury junction set to be made safer](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/11/maumbury-junction-set-to-be-made-safer/) - Starting in mid-January 2025, significant safety improvements will be made at the Maumbury Cross junction in Dorchester. This includes incorporating more signal-controlled pedestrian crossing points into the junction (south of the skate park), widening of footways and upgrading existing equipment. This will provide a safer and more pleasant experience for people waiting to cross. Maumbury Cross is
- [X51 is X'd on Sundays from December](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/11/x51-is-xd-on-sundays-from-december/) - First Bus's timetable from December shows that there is no X51 service from Dorchester through Bridport and Lyme to Axminster on Sundays from 1st December. Those in Dorchester wishing to travel these destinations car free on Sundays will need to catch the No. 10 bus to Weymouth and then the X53, which rejoins the route
- [Transport challenges for young people](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/11/transport-challenges-for-young-people/) - Dorchester Transport Action Group welcomed new Dorchester Town Council councillor Poppy Farmer to their recent meeting. 'The major problem is the cost and accessibility of travel. It’s just so expensive in rural areas. Young people don’t have expendable extra expenses. For a lot of them their income, if they are doing apprenticeships or work, just
- [Transport a key issue at Dorset's climate conference](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/11/transport-a-key-issue-at-dorsets-climate-conference/) - A transport workshop was a highlight of the day at the Dorset COP (conference of the parties), held at Bournemouth University last week. An expert panel called for more bus services, an electric bus fleet and an improved rail network. The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, Conference of the Parties (COP), is being held
- [Promotional video: Dorchester by train](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/05/promotional-video-dorchester-by-train/) - Our friends at Purbeck and South Wessex Community Rail Partnerships have produced a great little video promoting the delights of Dorchester by train!
- [Public Open Meeting on Dorchester Transport](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/06/public-open-meeting-on-dorchester-transport/) - Dorchester Transport Action Group (DTAG) held their annual Open Public Meeting on Wednesday 12 June 2024 in the Corn Exchange. The meeting started at 7pm and included pupils from Damers First School Eco Group who told the group about their campaign to get a Dorchester to Poundbury Cycle Route. Stewart Palmer, DTAG Chair, said that
- [Success for local bus campaign!](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/06/success-for-local-bus-campaign/) - Intense lobbying by Dorchester Transport Action Group has finally achieved a trial bus service for local residents in the Winterbourne Valley. Les Scarth, a local Martinstown Resident and member of Dorchester Transport Action Group, spearheaded the campaign. He explains, “First Bus has agreed to a trial diversion of their X51 bus service from Weymouth to
- [Dorchester's better transport hero](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/07/dorchesters-better-transport-hero/) - We are delighted that one of our Dorchester Transport Action Group members, Sally Falkingham from Maiden Newton, has been named as one of only 4 “Better Transport Heroes” from across the whole of England, recognised by the Campaign for Better Transport as part of its 50th birthday celebrations in June 2024. The selection process was rigorous with no
- [Dorset transport groups meet new council transport lead](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/09/dorset-transport-groups-meet-new-council-transport-lead/) - 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
- [Early notice: South Wessex Community Rail partnership meeting](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/10/early-notice-south-wessex-community-rail-partnership-meeting/) - South Wessex Community Rail Partnership invite all those interested in the future of the line from Weymouth up towards Bristol to their public meeting on 19th November at Shire Hall. South Wessex CRP aims to encourage communities in Somerset and Dorset served by the Heart of Wessex line to be involved with and to use
- [Local Transport Plan updated](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/10/local-transport-plan-updated/) - 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
- [The power of community](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/10/the-power-of-community/) - On Saturday 2nd November from 9:00 to 17:00 Zero Carbon Dorset have arranged a programme across 4 lecture halls and 7 workshop rooms, all centred around the wonderful Fusion Atrium where you can visit the Dorset COP Exhibition, meet others attendees and enjoy a drink, snack or lunch from the on-site Costa Coffee service. Workshops on transport, community energy, community retrofitting, fashion and food are supplemented by exciting opportunities
- [Beryl bikes off to a racing start](https://dorchestertransport.org.uk/2024/10/beryl-bikes-off-to-a-racing-start/) - Beryl electric assisted bikes were launched in Dorchester, Portland and Weymouth on 20 August 2024. In the first month riders collectively covered an impressive 27,000 kilometres! Dorchester Transport Action Group monthly meeting in September were pleased to welcome Charlotte Sullivan from Dorset Council who updated us on the launch and progress of the Beryl Bike

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