Transport issues are a key problem in the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch conurbation, but now local people are to have a chance to have their say on future plans.

Earlier this year, the council shortlisted 23 from an original list of 136 transport improvement schemes and those that were deemed likely to have a negative impact on the environment or exhibit excessive costs were not taken any further at this stage.

Cllr Vikki Slade, leader and portfolio holder for Dynamic Places, BCP Council, said: “Getting residents’ views and opinions at this early stage will allow us to move quickly when funding streams become available for major scale transport schemes.

“We know we can’t do everything identified immediately, so that is why we need to prioritise them and understand the levels of public support for each one.

“Good transport connectivity drives economic growth, but we also need to make it easier for people who would like to leave their cars at home and opt for more sustainable alternatives.

“I’m pleased to see so many schemes identified which have been deemed feasible at this stage of the process and I’m committed to working with neighbouring authorities and travel partners in the future to help bring forward the prioritised initiatives which will benefit residents and businesses across the BCP area.”

The six-week consultation is now live, and people are invited to visit haveyoursay.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/strategic-transport to take part or complete a paper copy of the consultation at their local library.

The consultation closes at midnight on Monday 30 October.

Transport issues are a key problem in the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch conurbation, but now local people are to have a chance to have their say on future plans.

Earlier this year, the council shortlisted 23 from an original list of 136 transport improvement schemes and those that were deemed likely to have a negative impact on the environment or exhibit excessive costs were not taken any further at this stage.

Cllr Vikki Slade, leader and portfolio holder for Dynamic Places, BCP Council, said: “Getting residents’ views and opinions at this early stage will allow us to move quickly when funding streams become available for major scale transport schemes.

“We know we can’t do everything identified immediately, so that is why we need to prioritise them and understand the levels of public support for each one.

“Good transport connectivity drives economic growth, but we also need to make it easier for people who would like to leave their cars at home and opt for more sustainable alternatives.

“I’m pleased to see so many schemes identified which have been deemed feasible at this stage of the process and I’m committed to working with neighbouring authorities and travel partners in the future to help bring forward the prioritised initiatives which will benefit residents and businesses across the BCP area.”

The six-week consultation is now live, and people are invited to visit haveyoursay.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/strategic-transport to take part or complete a paper copy of the consultation at their local library.

The consultation closes at midnight on Monday 30 October.