Strengthening local delivery: The draft Local Transport Bill

Closing date: 07 September 2007

Summary: Consultation on the draft Local Transport Bill, which contains legislative proposals to support the Government’s efforts to tackle congestion and improve public transport.

Published date: 22 May 2007

These documents can be ordered in hard copy at request from dft@twoten.press.net or on 0870 1226 236.

Audio versions of Volume 2 - the draft Local Transport Bill, can be obtained by emailing LocalTransportBill@dft.gsi.gov.uk.

Easy read version of the Bill (Word, 118kb)

Any enquiries about the draft Bill should be directed to the DfT Enquiry Helpdesk - 020 7944 8300 - or sent by e-mail to LocalTransportBill@dft.gsi.gov.uk.

The draft Bill and consultation materials have been sent to a wide range of interested parties, including:

local authorities, Passenger Transport Authorities and Executives
transport operators in the private and voluntary/community sectors
bodies representing the interests of particular social, ethnic or other groups
transport advisory bodies (including CfIT and DPTAC)
business representative bodies
environmental and sustainable transport groups
public transport user groups
motoring organisations
Regional Development Agencies

This is not an exhaustive list, and views from all those with an interest in the proposals are welcome.

This consultation is now closed. A list of written responses to the consultation can be found here. While the governments response to the consultation can be found here.

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