WarningThe Local Transport Plan consultation is now closed. We’ll review all the feedback and make changes where needed before the plan is finalised in 2026

Dorset Council and BCP Council have been working together on a new joint local transport plan to ensure our transport systems meets the expectations of everyone, and to identify the most important issues to prioritise future investment.

The new draft Local Transport Plan 2026 to 2041 sets out the vision for improving transport and travel over the next 15 years. This replaces the previous plan for Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset for 2011 to 2026.

In 2024 we asked for your thoughts and ideas on what should go into our Local Transport Plan.

The latest consultation was open from 18 August to 20 October 2025, with online and drop in events. Thank you for taking part as your views are really important. They will help us make sure the final plan reflects what matters most to local people, businesses and communities. Your feedback will let us know if we have got the vision, objectives and implementation plans right.

We will start working on delivering schemes in the Implementation Plan in your local area from 2026.

Local Transport Plan and Implementation Plan

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