FAQs

Yes. The strategy aims to reduce unnecessary car trips, not ban cars. Essential journeys will still be supported.

No. The Movement Strategy is about rebalancing street space to support more sustainable travel choices. Cars will still be part of the network, especially for essential users.

Improved public spaces and transport options will attract more visitors and customers, supporting local businesses and the economy.

Changes will be phased over 10 years, with short-term improvements by 2027 and long-term goals by 2035. Please click here to see the timeline.

While all three consultations are running at the same time and share some overlapping themes, each has a distinct focus:

• Local Plan Options:
  This consultation is about shaping how communities and places in Bath and North East Somerset will develop over the next 15–20 years. It sets out the overall strategy for housing, jobs, infrastructure and the environment. Find out more about the Local Plan here: www.bathnesplaces.co.uk/localplan
• Movement Strategy:
  This strategy looks at how we use our streets and transport networks. Its aim is to prioritise sustainable travel (like walking, wheeling cycling and public transport), reduce congestion, and create a fairer, more accessible network for everyone - residents, businesses, and visitors. www.banestransport.co.uk
• A4 Bath to Bristol Project:
  This is a specific transport project focused on infrastructure proposals for the A4 corridor between Bath and Bristol. It aims to improve travel between the two cities by encouraging more bus travel and making it easier to walk and cycle along the route.

Accessibility is a core part of the strategy. We’re improving step-free access, crossings, and inclusive transport options for disabled and older residents.

Yes. The strategy includes widening pavements, improving crossings, and ensuring pram- and wheelchair-friendly bus access.

Around 20% of households in B&NES don’t have access to a car. The strategy prioritises walking, wheeling, cycling, and public transport to ensure equitable access.

Yes. Bus priority corridors, better traffic management, and improved interchange hubs will reduce delays and improve reliability.

Yes. The Active Travel Masterplan includes protected cycle routes and improved infrastructure for walking, wheeling, and cycling. Find out more about the Active Travel Masterplan here.

The strategy includes plans for flexible rural bus routes and better road maintenance to support access from villages and fringe areas.

Yes. The strategy supports the rollout of EV chargers and car clubs to reduce emissions and support sustainable travel.