Hampshire County Council's 70 ideas to change public transport and target Fareham and Gosport commuters
Hampshire County Council has launched a public consultation on a 25-year transport strategy that could change how residents travel in and around Fareham and Gosport.
The draft plan outlines more than 70 schemes aimed at reducing congestion, cutting emissions, and providing viable alternatives to car travel.
At the heart of the strategy are major upgrades to local bus infrastructure.
Fareham bus station is set for a complete renewal and enlargement, featuring modern shelters, real-time passenger information, secure cycle parking, space for e-bikes and micro-mobility options, and improved walking and cycling links to the town centre and railway station.
Gosport’s main interchange will undergo a similar transformation with a new bus hub, designed to improve connections to the ferry terminal and integrate bus, cycle, and mobility-hire services.
The strategy also focus on expanding the Eclipse busway, the dedicated rapid-transit route that currently links Fareham and Gosport.
The council proposes extending the busway northwards from Redlands Lane to Fareham railway station, creating a fast, reliable link directly into rail services.
Another proposed extension would run south via a disused rail corridor between Rowner Road and Lees Lane, giving buses a traffic-free route deep into Gosport and helping bypass chronic congestion on the A32.
Additional proposals include bus priority improvements on the A27, new routes to key development areas such as Welborne and Daedalus, and an expanded fleet of zero-emission buses.
For travel beyond the peninsula, the strategy supports upgrades to the Gosport–Portsmouth ferry, including potential new services such as water taxis to serve areas like Haslar and Fort Blockhouse.
The plan also proposes improvements to passenger facilities at the Gosport ferry terminal, including shelters and pier upgrades.
Walking and cycling also form a major part of the vision. Proposals include a segregated cycle route along the A27, safer junctions, 24-hour cycling access on the Eclipse corridor, and a long-term ambition to make Gosport a “cycling-exemplar town”.
Other measures under consideration include new pedestrian crossings, town-centre public-realm improvements, and ‘Liveable Neighbourhoods’, designed to reduce car journeys and make streets safer for walking and cycling.
Residents can read the draft strategy and take part in the consultation through the county council’s website, where an online response form is available.
The consultation is open until Sunday, December 21, 2025.