Transport Strategy (2024)

Have your say on Bolton’s draft Transport Strategy

Bolton Council want your views on the draft Transport Strategy.  The Transport Strategy is a strategic plan for the development of transport within the Borough.  It outlines our transport priorities that will contribute to the future growth and opportunities for the town, our residents, businesses and visitors.

The draft Transport Strategy sets out how we will develop our transport network to make it easier for people and goods to move within our borough and beyond. We aim to give people a real choice about how they travel by improving public transport, vehicle travel and parking, alongside active travel such as walking and wheeling [cycling, mobility scooters etc].

The Transport Strategy won't be a quick fix - its a long-term plan that suggest key improvements for the next twenty years.

The Bolton Transport Strategy has six objectives to achieve our aims:

• Support and develop an integrated transport network.
• Work with partners to develop transport services that are safe, accessible, inclusive and affordable.
• Develop a transport network that enables people to lead active and healthy lives.
• Be environmentally responsible in Bolton by lowering carbon and improving air quality.
• Maintain and develop a reliable transport network to support economic growth and sustainable travel.
• Improve road safety and travel facilities that encourage vulnerable people to travel with confidence.

This short video provides an overview of why we are consulting on the draft strategy and how you can have your say.

Who we have already consulted with and how you can have your say.

The draft strategy has been developed in consultation with local leaders and stakeholders from across the borough, Greater Manchester and beyond.

It links into the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2040 [which sets out the regions vision of having "world class connections that support long-term, sustainable economic growth and access to opportunity for all"] and plans for the Bee Network, which aims to improve public transport and active travel.

We are now keen to hear from local residents, businesses, visitors and wider stakeholders.  You can share your views by taking part via the survey link below.

Useful documents

• Draft Bolton Transport Strategy
• Frequently Asked Questions

This consultation has now closed.

If you require a paper copy of the survey or would like support to complete the survey, please contact the consultation team on 01204 334875, leaving your name, address and telephone number and the name of the consultation you are interested in, ‘Transport Strategy’.