HAMPSHIRE County Council is asking for views on the principles and vision of the county's Local Transport Plan.

It has launched an online survey as part of a detailed engagement process which will take place over the next year.

Councillor Rob Humby, deputy leader and executive member for economy, transport and environment at said “this is a critical time” to set out travel plans.

He continued: “These extraordinary times we are living in, through Covid-19 and the impact of Climate Change, mean we have a unique opportunity to shape a clean, healthy, fair and sustainable transport future for Hampshire. To this end, I very much want to start a conversation with as wide a group of interested parties as possible to help develop a new transport strategy and plan for the county.”

Hampshire County Council’s Climate Change Strategy sets a target of net zero carbon for the county by 2050 and the county council has set out a 2050 vision for hampshire that puts environmental issues at the heart of the authority’s decision making.

Councillor Humby continued: “We know that nearly one third of Hampshire’s total carbon emissions come from transport, so how we choose to move about is a key factor in how successful we will be in meeting the target we’ve set in our Climate Change Strategy.

“We also know that the way we travel is making us less healthy.”