Date published: 2026-03-27 | Category: Transport and Development
Residents have called for better bus infrastructure, safer streets and real alternatives to car dependency in their feedback on an ambitious 10-year plan to address the city’s transport network.
Public feedback on The Movement Strategy for Bath showed strong support for the overall direction of the strategy, with 63% of respondents backing cleaner, safer and more sustainable transport options. Only 19% were unsupportive of the proposals.
The six‑week public engagement ran in October and November 2025 and attracted 842 responses; more than 500 people attended events to find out more and almost 16,000 visited the webpage to find out more.
The Movement Strategy for Bath builds on the council’s wider transport, climate and placemaking work, including improvements to public transport, walking, wheeling and cycling routes, and the delivery of electric vehicle infrastructure.
Bath is currently ranked the fifth most congested urban area in the UK according to INRIX and transport is responsible for 36% of greenhouse gas emissions in Bath and North East Somerset. The strategy proposes measures to tackle congestion, improve air quality and support a thriving local economy.
Feedback showed support for safer school travel through projects like School Streets, improved coach travel and safer traffic speeds across the city.
Councillor Joel Hirst, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Transport Strategy, said: “I want to thank everyone who took the time to get involved, by attending one of our events or answering the survey.
“The high level of engagement shows just how important transport is in our city. The strong support for our overall direction gives us real confidence - but residents are also clear in telling us that there is more work to do.
“Residents want better buses, safer streets, and real alternatives to car dependency, and this feedback will directly shape the next stage of the strategy.”
The council will now use the findings to refine and adopt the Movement Strategy, with a Recommendations Report, due in summer 2026.
To learn more about the Movement Strategy for Bath and next steps, visit www.banestransport.co.uk.
To stay informed on the latest transport developments across Bath & North East Somerset, visit our interactive Transport Action Map: https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/transport-action-map.