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

Whether you're a resident, visitor, business, or part of the community we now want to know your views on the draft strategy.

How to take part in our Local Transport Plan consultation

You can take part in our consultation by reading our draft Local Transport Plan and draft Implementation Plan and completing our online form.

Drop-in sessions

We will also be holding drop-in sessions across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and Dorset where you can share your thoughts and ask questions.

Bournemouth

Thursday 18 September, 9am to 1pm.

Travel Interchange
BCP Council Local Travel and Visitor Information Office
(underneath Asda)
BH8 8GP

Christchurch

Monday 29 September, 10am to 3pm.

Christchurch Library
29 High Street
BH23 1AW

Poole

Saturday 20 September, 11am to 3pm.

Scaplen’s Court
Lower Garden Room, opposite Poole Museum, Sarum Street
(Off High Street nr Poole Quay)
BH15 IJW

We’re also engaging directly with community groups, transport providers, and forums to gather a wide range of views. 

What we will do with your consultation feedback

The more responses we receive, the better we can represent local priorities and build confidence in the proposed direction. Your views will help shape the final version.

Every response will be carefully reviewed and considered before final decisions are made. 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.