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Monday 19th of July 2010

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Road maintenance or traffic congestion? Residents have the chance to set the agenda for transport improvements in Hampshire.

A major consultation into transport has been launched by Hampshire County Council. The findings will go towards a plan to cover the next 20 years.

The consultation provides an opportunity for everyone to comment on the suggested priorities for transport in Hampshire over the next two decades.

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The suggested county-wide priorities - of which maintenance, safety on the roads and supporting the economy are the foremost - are complemented by three geographically-based strategies for the north, centre and south of the county.

Hampshire County Council's Executive Member for Environment, Councillor Melville Kendal, said: "Transport matters to everyone in Hampshire. To help us produce a long-term transport strategy that is relevant and meaningful for Hampshire for the next 20 years, we want to involve people and hear their views. We have developed a set of emerging priorities that cover what we consider to be the key issues, and would very much like to know whether people agree that these should be top of our list.

"Recent announcements by the Government have confirmed there will be significantly less funding to deliver much-needed transport infrastructure improvements over the next five years and beyond.

"In these challenging economic times, we think we should therefore focus on getting the most out of what we already have - our existing network. For example, highways maintenance has always been a priority for Hampshire's residents, and we are proposing that it should remain our top priority. We also recognise the importance of transport in supporting our economy. On this and other issues such as traffic congestion and public transport, this consultation will help us gain a clearer understanding of what is important to people when it comes to roads and transport, so that we can focus our efforts on these areas."

The deadline for responses to the consultation is Wednesday 29 September 2010. To find out more and to respond to the consultation, please go to: the dedicated website or telephone 01962 846 778 if you require a printed copy.