A survey seeking the views of residents, visitors and businesses on travel and transport across Dorset has received a high number of responses so far.
But there’s still time for people to get involved.
More than 2,000 people have completed Dorset Council and BCP Council’s Local Transport Plan engagement survey since it launched at the end of January.
The closing date for feedback is 3 March 2024.
Many people have also been talking to the councils at a series of roadshow events across the county.
Public transport, parking, cycle routes, rail services, rural isolation, safety and congestion are amongst the topics raised so far.
Survey feedback will help the two councils understand the different transport needs of the diverse communities who live and work in Dorset.
The data will help develop a new joint Local Transport Plan enabling people to travel safely and easily around the county while protecting the region’s landscape.
The survey will also ensure the councils can secure more national government funding for the improvements the public want to see.
As well as the online survey, paper copies are available at Dorset Council and BCP Council libraries.
The analysis of all the feedback received will take place during the spring and reporting will follow later this year.
Cllr Andy Hadley, BCP Council’s Portfolio Holder for Climate Response, Environment and Energy said: “To date, we have received around 2,000 responses to our engagement survey, which is really encouraging and shows just how important improved travel and transport is to residents, businesses, and visitors across the whole county.
“I’d like to thank everyone for their input so far and ask anyone who is yet to share their views to take a few minutes to do so.
“This joint plan between Dorset and BCP councils will set out how transport infrastructure is delivered to meet some of the most demanding challenges our area faces and is needed to ensure everyone can travel safely and a lot more efficiently.
“Your views will play an important role in helping shape this and influence some key decisions moving forward.”
Find out more and take part in the survey here.