Suffolk County Council has revealed its Ipswich Transport Plan for the next 15 years, featuring improved bus punctuality, routes and cycling areas.
The transport plan has been set out to improve how people travel around Suffolk's county town, providing objectives and hopes it sets to achieve by 2040.
As part of the plans, the council stated that there is a need to alleviate congestion and tackle air quality issues in the town, while also improving accessibility.
According to documents in the Ipswich Transport Plan, 20% of commuters in Ipswich travel to work by walking, wheeling and cycling or by bus.
The council has said that in order to meet Suffolk's pathway to net zero, the proportion of commuter trips across Suffolk undertaken by these modes should rise to 35%.
There are four areas in Ipswich where emissions have exceeded the national objective, which are Norwich Road/Chevalier Street, Crown Street, St Helen's Street and the Star Lane roundabout.
As part of the plan, bus punctuality and reliability is hoped to be improved. The council said that "traffic signal prioritisation and bus only routes can help to support people to travel quickly, conveniently and sustainably".
It added: "We will deliver measures that prioritise bus movements throughout the town with the aim of reducing journey times, improving reliability and increasing passenger satisfaction to boost the number of people who choose to take the bus more regularly."
Also highlighted in the plan is more facilities to be provided for bikes, pedestrians and electric vehicle parking at Ipswich's bus stations, railway stations and park and ride locations.
The council also saw opportunity to extend provision of park and ride services on new routes such as through Norwich Road, which Suffolk County Council will be exploring with a view to expanding the availability to accommodate the additional demand.
The transport plan finished by stating: "The development of the Area Transport Plan has identified a number of areas to improve sustainable travel movements.
"These areas together with housing and commercial development sites and the wider public realm, offer the opportunity for Ipswich town centre to meet the ongoing and future needs of its population, and those who visit and work in the area."
