Somerset Council invites public feedback on 20-year plan to create a greener, better-connected transport network in Somerset.
Somerset Council has published a new Local Transport Plan for the county which aims to create a fairer, greener and better-connected transport network.
The Local Transport Plan (LTP) is a key document that sets out how the Council will plan and prioritise transport provision across Somerset for the next 20 years.
It aims to ensure that transport supports wider goals – like improving health and wellbeing, protecting the environment, and supporting the local economy.
Key objectives set out in the plan include promoting walking, cycling, and public transport, and ensuring new developments prioritise sustainable transport.
The Council is encouraging members of the public to share their views via its Local Transport Plan 2025/26 consultation page, where they can read the document and share their thoughts as part of the consultation process which commences today and runs until 7 September.
The plan recognises the different character of communities in Somerset, and is divided into rural and urban places; 8 place types have been identified from the County’s smallest rural settlements to its largest towns, each having policies to suit their needs.