Bromley Council is asking for feedback as it publishes proposals to improve transport in the borough.

The council wants residents to comment on what transport priorities should be as it launches its third Local Implementation Plan (LIP).

It comes as the population of Bromley is predicted to increase by almost 30,000 by 2032.

Improving public transport is a key challenge for the borough to avoid big increases in the number of cars on the road, which would lead to congestion and issues with air quality.

A draft version of the plan explains: “The provision of high quality public transport is a key priority, especially fast rail links to central London from the town centres.

“A key challenge is provide additional capacity on these services to accommodate growth in Bromley town centre.

“Considering connectivity to the wider south east region, journeys from Bromley to north-west Kent are often slow and circuitous.

“The borough supports proposals from Network Rail’s draft Kent Route Study for a direct service between Bromley and Ebbsfleet International.”

The council also plans to lobby Transport for London for better connectivity to Lewisham and Canary Wharf, as well as press for funding to make Chislehurst, Elmstead Woods and Penge West stations accessible.

As well as rail, the council has a target of reducing the number of deaths on its roads to zero by 2041.

Councillor William Huntington-Thresher, executive councillor for environment and community services, said: “This LIP sets out the council’s vision and aspirations to bring about real improvements locally, not just in how we travel but in the impacts this travel can have.

“We are proposing ambitious strategies to improve road safety, to improve the conditions for pedestrians and cyclists as well as looking to reduce congestion on our roads, which has benefits for everyone.

“There are many challenges, including population growth and the lack of public transport infrastructure, which affects particularly the more rural parts of our borough.”

The council has proposed ways of improving infrastructure to encourage more walking and cycling, and wants to improve bus reliability and reduce congestion.

The consultation can be found here.