- Date
- 5 March 2024
- Details
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Bolton Council would like to hear your views on bus and rail services, roads, walking paths and cycle routes to help guide millions of pounds worth of investment over the next 20 years.
We have developed a new transport strategy with proposals for a high-quality, safe, accessible and affordable transport system that people of all ages and abilities feel confident using.
Because we are keen to hear what people think about transport in Bolton and our proposals, we are holding a consultation from Monday, February 26 to Friday, March 26.
Please let us know what you think of the plans by completing the consultation. Please also forward this information to anyone who may be interested.
Proposals include, among others:
Rail
- Improved capacity and frequency
- Electrification of the route to Wigan
- Early morning and late evening services direct to London
Buses
- Improved services to hospitals, health facilities and retail parks
- Services that support the evening economy and shift workers
- Safer bus stops that are accessible for people with disabilities
Walking and cycling
- Improved routes in district town centres
- Improvements to public rights of way
- Safer walking and cycling routes to the university
Roads
- Better maintenance
- Improved technology to reduce congestion
- Improved safety
- Protecting parking to support district centres
- More electric charging points for vehicles
Pollution
- Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution
Anyone needing support in completing the survey, or needing a paper copy, should ring the consultation team on 01204 334875, leaving their name, contact details and address, plus the title of the consultation: 'Transport consultation'.
The consultation is available online on the council website.