A newly-developed plan which details the long-term vision for transport in Suffolk has been launched as part of a county-wide consultation this week.
Suffolk's communities helped shape a new draft of the Suffolk Local Transport Plan by sharing their views back in February of this year and the county council is now seeking feedback on the final proposed document.
The plan which details activity between 2025-2040 sets out a long-term vision for transport in Suffolk and covers themes such as decarbonisation of transport, strengthening the local economy, promoting health, wellbeing and social inclusion, and creating better-connected places that encourage a range of transport choices.
Alongside this county-wide plan, the county council has produced fifteen ‘Area Transport Plans’ and a ‘Suffolk Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan’ which are the funded implementation plans for the wider Suffolk Local Transport Plan. These plans outline how the Local Transport Plan’s vision and objectives will be delivered in key locations across the county.
Councillor Chris Chambers, Suffolk County Council’s cabinet member for transport strategy, planning and waste, said:
“After engaging with Suffolk’s residents earlier this year about their travel habits, I am delighted to be able present to them an updated Suffolk Local Transport Plan for the next 15 years.
“The plan presents the county council’s vision for transport in Suffolk, highlighting the challenges and opportunities we have and the measures available to respond to them – this is why it’s important we consider the views of all before we formally adopt our fourth document and its associated plans.
“We value the views of the local community and interested parties, so please share your thoughts, even if you only wish to comment on a small part of the plans.”
The consultation is available via www.suffolk.gov.uk/LTP and the consultation will close on Monday 25 November 2024. The Local Transport Plan and its associated plans will then be presented to Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet in 2025.