Communities across Leicestershire will soon be finding out more details of ambitious plans to improve bus services.
A series of sustainable transport roadshows will also shine a light on the county council’s commitment to improving public transport, cycling, wheeling and walking.
Through its Enhanced Partnership with commercial bus operators, the authority is progressing its Leicestershire Bus Service Improvement Plan (LBSIP), which includes reviewing its network of supported services and maximising commercial opportunities to reduce the requirement for financial support.
The council was awarded £7.4m of Government funding with the aim of making bus travel more affordable, reliable and easy to use while driving forward its own active travel commitments and promoting cycling and walking routes, public rights of way and rail connectivity.
Even while the council has been developing our LBSIP24, it has been making progress. The council has now started the network review, focusing on high-priority areas first, supporting free travel offers where it can and arranging the series of sustainable travel roadshows.
It’s the more rural communities which are set to benefit most from the plans. “We’re looking at flexible transport solutions where bus users can access an app to book smaller vehicles and that’s a more effective way of keeping them connected,” said the council.
“There are exciting times ahead – and I want the people of Leicestershire to join us on the journey,” said Councillor Ozzy O’Shea, cabinet member for transport at Leicestershire County Council.
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