Dorset Council and BCP Council are working together on a new joint transport plan. This is an opportunity for the councils to update plans to ensure that Dorset’s transport system meets the expectations of everyone, and to identify the most important issues to prioritise future investment.
Local Transport Authorities have a statutory duty to prepare and update a Local Transport Plan for their area. Since the last Local Transport Plan (LTP3) was produced in 2011 a lot has changed. The new joint Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4) will set out the long-term goals, strategy, and policies for improving transport for everyone over the next 10 to15 years.
This joint plan will set out how transport is delivered to meet some of the demanding challenges facing the area, covering all types of transport, as well as road safety and maintenance.
The new plan is needed to ensure we can travel safely and easily, whilst reducing carbon emissions and protecting the landscape that makes BCP and Dorset so special. All this must be done while maintaining economic growth and improving transport choices, accessibility, and experiences for all.
The plan will be designed in line with the government's priorities, especially the Net Zero by 2050 target.
Valuable feedback will shape future Dorset transport plan
The feedback and experiences of residents, businesses and visitors on travel and transport has been analysed and is now published.
The data collected in early 2024 from roadshows, a survey and additional written responses is helping Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council to shape the new Local Transport Plan (LTP), setting out a vision for transport and travel infrastructure across the county.
Over 3,000 people responded to the survey and 300 attended events across the county. More than 90 interested groups, representing local communities, people with mobility needs, health providers and transport operators also provided valuable input.
Public consultation on the draft strategy and implementation plan will take place in late summer/early autumn 2025. Once adopted by the councils in spring 2026, the new plan will help secure national funding for necessary transport improvements.
LTP4 Engagement Reports
Engagement Additional Response Analysis Report