It helps to promote transport as an enabler to deliver on economic, environment and social objectives by planning for infrastructure and initiatives to help people and goods travel around.
Our fourth Local Transport Plan (LTP4) sets out our vision for transport to 2050. It explains how we'll make sure that transport continues to play an important part in Leicestershire's success.
Phase 1 (up to 2030)
On 22 November 2024 the Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4) Core Document was adopted:
This sets out our strategic vision:
“Delivering a safe, connected and integrated transport network which is resilient and well managed to support the ambitions and health of our growing communities, safeguards the environment whilst delivering economic prosperity”.
And it will be supported by our 5 core themes:
- Enabling Health and Wellbeing
- Protecting the Environment
- Delivering Economic Growth
- Enhancing our Transport Networks Resilience
- Embracing Innovation
The delivery of the core themes will be supported by the development of Multi-Modal Area Investment Plans, Focused Strategies and the County Strategic Transport Investment Plan, which will set out the transport solutions that are programmed for the delivery and implementation of the LTP4.
Due to the adoption of LTP4, Local Transport Plan 3 (LTP3) has now been revoked and archived, but can still be viewed here:
Phase 2 (up to 2040)
In development between summer 2024 to spring 2026
Development has commenced on the Multi-Modal Area Investment Plans (MMAIPS) initially prioritising three areas, Market Harborough, Hinckley and South-East Leicestershire.
We are also developing two focused strategies as part of Phase 2, the first being A Safe, Accessible and Inclusive Transport Network, then we will begin work on the second Delivering a Resilient Transport Network.
In addition, we will begin work on the development of the County Strategic Transport Investment Plan. This will initially begin with a review of the strategic needs and requirements for the County focused on strategic infrastructure including the Strategic Road Network (SRN) and rail network.
Phase 3 (up to 2050)
In development between summer 2024 to winter 2026
This will set out the monitoring and review processes and progress based on the LTP to identify success or where greater focus is required. It will also set the council’s approach to a post 2050 vision for the future and horizon scanning to make sure that the council is proactive and can adapt the LTP and transport solutions to accommodate travel behaviour change, innovation, and changes to national policy and guidance.
In May 2022, Leicestershire County Council approved its Strategic Plan (2024 - 2026), which is a core document that has been used to inform the development of the LTP4 Core Document and it has been ensured that the vision and main themes align with all five strategic priorities. It is acknowledged that the current Strategic Plan is being refreshed and it will be ensured that LTP4 follows the latest version.
In addition, the development of the LTP4 Core Document has considered the following strategies:
- Our Communities Approach (2022 - 2026)
- Leicestershire Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2022 - 2032)
- Environment Strategy (2018 - 2030)
- Net Zero Leicestershire Strategy (2023 - 2045)
- Leicester and Leicestershire 2050: Our Vision for Growth
- Leicester and Leicestershire Economic Growth Strategy (2021 - 2030)