A TRANSPORT survey asking residents how they can “get Yate moving” has had more than 1,000 households respond this month.

The survey, which was conducted by Thornbury and Yate MP Luke Hall, asked for opinions on a number of existing campaigns as well as further ideas and thoughts on how they felt transport services and infrastructure could be improved around the town.

Among the questions on the survey, residents were asked about the campaign to introduce a new M4 junction 18A, following a £500,000 contribution from central government for a full study, and the proposed plans to complete the “Road to Nowhere”.

Also included was an appeal for general thoughts on how bus services and transport could be improved.

The intention of the survey is to share the results of the survey and the opinions voiced with decision makers in the town, as well as bus operators and central government.

With the survey having now gone to more than 11,000 households in Yate, results are continually coming in, with the MP encouraging as many as possible to respond and offer a greater public voice.

Mr Hall said: “As a Yate resident I know that transport is one of the big issues facing our town.

“I am delighted with the huge response to the survey so far but I want to encourage as many local people as possible to return theirs too as it really does help me make the case for improved transport services and greater transport investment in our area when meeting with decision makers.”

“I will also be talking to colleagues both in the Treasury and Department for Transport taking the case for greater investment in our area for much needed infrastructure projects.”

Highlighting recent calls for the improved reliability, frequency and standards of a number of bus services, in particular the number 82, Mr Hall said that he would be taking the results to First Bus to discuss possible solutions.

Residents who have lost their survey or have not been able to return it may take the survey online at lukehall.org.uk under the “Road to Nowhere” campaign tab, or the tab on the home page.