A short survey has opened as South Yorkshire continues to build its long-term vision for a better-connected region. Residents and business across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield are being invited to share their views during October.
Answers given in the survey will help inform the Local Transport Plan, which will set out priorities for improving transport and supporting communities, businesses and economic growth across the region. It will also play a key role in shaping the future development of the People’s Network vision, creating a transport system that is affordable, safe, reliable and easy to use.
Tom Finnegan-Smith, Director of Transport – Strategy & Policy at SYMCA, said: “We’re building a transport network designed around the people who use it, and that means listening to the people of South Yorkshire every step of the way.
“Whether you travel by bus, tram, train, bike, on foot, by wheelchair or by car, your experiences matter. This survey is an opportunity to tell us what’s working, what’s not, and what would make the biggest difference to how you get around.
“The feedback we receive will help shape our new Local Transport Plan and guide the next phase of the South Yorkshire People’s Network, ensuring it reflects the needs and priorities of communities across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield.”
Residents are being asked about their experiences of travelling around South Yorkshire, including what works well, what could be improved and which transport priorities matter most to them. Topics being asked about include affordability, reliability, accessibility, safety, walking, wheeling, cycling, public transport and connections to jobs, education, healthcare and leisure opportunities.
The final Local Transport Plan will be published in autumn 2027.
- The survey can be completed at https://www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/local-transport-plan-survey