Transport for the North has commenced a thirteen-week consultation on its draft Strategic Transport Plan for the North, inviting people’s views at events being held in Blackpool and Lancaster next week.
Senior Transport for the North representatives will be visiting Lancashire to outline the plan’s recommendations, advise on what this could mean for Blackpool, Lancaster and the surrounding area and invite questions and feedback that people may have.
Barry White, CEO, Transport for the North said: “An incredible amount of work has gone into the production of the draft Strategic Transport Plan including collaboration between the public and private sector across the whole of the North.
“The plan is underpinned with a robust evidence base making a compelling case for the investment priorities that would transform the economy of the North and the UK as a whole. I’m delighted that we’re now in a position to share this work with the public and invite their questions and comments. This is crucial to ensuring the plan is fit for purpose and meets the needs and aspirations of those who will benefit from improved infrastructure and economic prosperity, the citizens of the North.
“This is first time transport in the North has been looked at on a pan-northern level offering a unique opportunity for everyone to have their say on what matters to them in their areas. I’d encourage people to attend the event.”
The drop-in consultation is open to everyone and is an opportunity for members of the public to formally submit their feedback on the plan which will be analysed and fed into the final Strategic Transport Plan before its publication later in the year.
The Blackpool consultation event will be held at School Room, Level 5, Blackpool Tower, Bank Hey Street, Blackpool, FY1 5BJ on Monday 19 March. Attendees are requested to use the Bank Hey Street entrance. The Lancaster consultation event will be held at The Storey, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1TH on Tuesday 20 March.
