Local residents still have time to share their opinion on the levels of travel and transport across the county.

Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council are running a survey enabling residents, visitors, businesses and organisations to have their say.

The survey runs until 11.59pm on Sunday, March 3.

Topics raised so far include public transport, parking, cycle routes, rail services, rural isolation, safety and congestion with more innovative ideas being shared.

All of the feedback received will help both councils understand the different transport needs of the community.

This will help develop a new joint Local Transport Plan to travel safely and easily around the county, whilst protecting its special landscape.

It will also ensure the councils can secure more national government funding for the improvements people want to see.

As well as the online survey, paper copies are available at Dorset Council and BCP Council libraries. 

The analysis of all the feedback received will take place during the spring, and reporting will follow later this year. 

Cllr Ray Bryan, Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment for Dorset Council, said: “A huge thanks to everyone who has completed the survey so far, shared ideas with our transport teams or given feedback.

“This is all essential to help our two councils shape a transport plan that works for everyone, wherever you are, in Dorset. 

“There are still drop-in events taking place around the county, with added sessions in Charmouth, Lyme Regis and Gillingham. Please come along, or get in touch, if you have any questions.”

Cllr Andy Hadley, Portfolio Holder for Climate Response, Environment and Energy said: “To date, we’ve received around 2,000 responses to our engagement survey, which is really encouraging and shows just how important improved travel and transport is to residents, businesses and visitors across the whole county.

“I’d like to thank everyone for their input so far and ask anyone who is yet to share their views to take a few minutes to do so.

“This joint plan between Dorset and BCP councils will set out how transport infrastructure is delivered to meet some of the most demanding challenges our area faces and is needed to ensure everyone can travel safely and a lot more efficiently.

“Your views will play an important role in helping shape this and influence some key decisions moving forward.”

Roadshow events have been taking place around the county, with more scheduled for February.

Anyone unable to attend an event who has a question or wants to know more is encouraged to get in touch by email at LTP@DorsetCouncil.gov.uk or LTP@BCPCouncil.go.uk

Forthcoming events:

Saturday, February 17- Bridport Library, 10am-2pm.

Monday, February 19- Bournemouth Library, 2pm-6pm.

Tuesday, February 20- Charmouth Parish Council offices DT6 6LN- 10am-1pm.

Tuesday, February 20- The Guildhall Lyme Regis, 3pm-6pm.

Thursday, February 22- Shaftesbury Library, 10am-2pm.

Saturday, February 24, Dorchester Library, 10am-2pm.

Monday, February 26- Sherborne Library, 2pm-6pm.

Wednesday, February 28- Christchurch Library, 10am-2pm. #

Thursday, February 29- The Chantry Fields Office Gillingham, 10am-4pm.

To find out more information and complete the survey, search Local Transport Plan Opportunities and Issues - Dorset Council - Citizen Space