Planning for local
transport needs.
The Local Transport Plan (LTP) system allows local authorities
to develop local solutions to transport problems under overall
guidance from the government’s Department for Transport.
Each transport authority has to produce an LTP every five years.
The LTP is used to bid for government funding for transport
projects but local authorities have freedom to decide how the money
would be best spent to meet their objectives.
LTP funding is allocated by government on the basis of the
quality of the plan content and performance against specific
targets, which is reported every year. From April 2006, LTP funding
will be allocated to councils on the basis of a national
formula.
LTPs need widespread support if they are to be successful in
achieving their goals. Authorities must draw up their LTPs in
consultation with local people, interest groups and businesses.
For more information contact the
Customer Service
Centre.