Summary
The Department has prepared a draft Transport Strategy to 2035. We are now launching a 12 week public consultation exercise to gather the views of stakeholders. The Transport Strategy sets out a new vision and strategic priorities for our transport system through to 2035. It articulates the role of transport as a social, economic and environmental enabler and establishes a set of transport priorities for the Department to deliver against.
Documents
- Transport Strategy 2035 - Consultation Document
- Transport Strategy 2035 - Easy Read Consultation Document
- Transport Strategy 2035 - S75 Screening form
- Transport Strategy 2035 - Rural Needs Impact Assessment
- Transport Strategy 2035 - Human Rights Assessment
Consultation description
This draft Transport Strategy is the beginning of a bold and necessary journey to ensure that our transportation system meets the demands of tomorrow, while reflecting the values and priorities of our community today.
The Strategy aims to deliver a cleaner, smarter, and more inclusive transport network by 2035, with an emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and accessibility.
Project draft Vision and Strategic Priorities:
The Transport Strategy’s vision is:
“To provide a sustainable, safe, accessible and effective transport system which meets the region’s climate change requirements, serves the needs of urban and rural communities and supports economic growth.”
This strategy is developed around four Strategic Priorities for Transport, each of which contribute to Sustainable Development Goals. These Strategic Priorities for Transport reflect the contribution that the transport system can make to the improvement of people’s everyday lives, and to our society in general.
The priorities reflect the collective responsibility of everyone - government, business, and individuals, to embed sustainability into the decisions we make.
Under each strategic priority there are a range of transport measures. They do not operate in isolation rather they will work together to holistically achieve the Transport Vision for 2035.
Our Strategic priorities are that Transport:
- Is Resilient and Sustainable
- Supports Connected and Inclusive Communities
- Is Safe and Healthy
- Supports Green Growth
Your insights will help shape a transport system that works for all, whilst also safeguarding the environment for future generations. Please have your say by completing our online questionnaire. The survey is quick and simple to complete and seeks views on our vision, strategic priorities, proposed approach, delivery and monitoring.
The consultation process opens on 24 June 2025 and will be open for 12 weeks until 16 September 2025. We would encourage you to engage in this consultation, share your views and help shape our transport system.