People urged to have their say on transport

Residents and businesses have been encouraged to have their say on a new Essex transport strategy as part of a consultation.

Called "A Better Connected Essex", it focuses on improving transport options, particularly emphasising sustainable travel such as walking, cycling and public transport.

Essex County Council first opened a consultation last summer, and based on that feedback, a second consultation was launched on Thursday to look at bringing implementation plans to life.

"A Better Connected Essex will play a vital role in setting important transport priorities for Essex," said Tom Cunningham, Conservative cabinet member for highways, infrastructure and sustainable transport.

"I would encourage everyone to please have their say."

Mr Cunningham said the consultation would inform future decisions and actions and unlock future funding.

"This is a period of change in Essex and A Better Connected Essex will ensure continuity and that Essex has appropriate, and current transport policy in place during the transition periods of devolution and local government reorganisation."

The public consultation is due to run for eight weeks, closing on Wednesday 24 September 2024.

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