PEOPLE across Devon are being invited to have their say on future plans for transport in the county, including buses from Newton Abbot to Exeter every 15 minutes.
A public consultation on the Devon and Torbay Local Transport Plan 4, which sets out the transport priorities across the county between 2025 and 2040, launched this week.
The plan’s vision is for well-integrated and accessible transport to facilitate sustainable growth, support net zero carbon targets by 2050 at the latest, improve travel choice and benefit people’s health and wellbeing.
A number of priorities are proposed across all areas of Devon, including 15-minute bus service frequency from Newton Abbot to Exeter, completion of the South West resilience work on the railway between Dawlish and Teignmouth, completion of planned highway links in Teignbridge including A382 improvements and much more besides.
The full draft document of the plan is available to view on the ‘Have Your Say’ webpage on Devon County Council’s website.
The deadline for feedback is Saturday, November 30.
As part of the consultation, public webinars will be held on Tuesday, October 8, from 6-7pm and Monday, November 18, from 6-7pm, where there will be an opportunity to put questions to the project team.
Details of how to register to attend the online webinar events will be available on the ‘Have Your Say’ webpage.
Councillor Andrea Davis, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Transport, said: ‘We want people to get involved and give us their views on these plans.
‘Transport and connectivity plays a vital role in helping make Devon and Torbay a healthier and more prosperous place in which to grow up, live and work.’
Councillor Stuart Hughes, Cabinet Member for Highway Management, said: ‘I’d encourage everyone to take this opportunity to look through the consultation documents and provide their feedback.
‘By having your say on the Local Transport Plan and Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan we can then prioritise schemes for investment.’