The Local Transport Plan (LTP) is a legally required strategy that guides how transport is managed, maintained, and improved in our area. It outlines how government funding will be used to make travel safer, greener, and more efficient, supporting both national and local goals.

We are working with Dorset Council on the new joint Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4) covering the next 15 years to replace the existing Local Transport Plan 3 (LTP3) which ends in 2026.

Our consultation for the Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4)

We held an initial public engagement in 2024 and have used the feedback from that to create a draft Local Transport Plan supported by a draft Implementation Plan. This outlines proposed policies and projects across Dorset to help achieve the plan’s vision.

We then held a consultation on the draft Local Transport Plan strategy document and supporting draft Implementation Plan between 18 August and 12 October 2025. The consultation has now ended.

Jointly with Dorset Council, we are reviewing the responses. Information on all of our consultations can be found on the Have your say website.

What we will do with your consultation feedback

Consultation responses received will be reviewed and we will then publish a summary of the feedback received and explain how it influenced the final Local Transport Plan.

A final version of the plan is expected to be published in spring 2026.

Contact us

If you have any questions about the Local Transport Plan consultation, email ltp@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.