09/03/2020
Today, the Police in Wales have launched a social media campaign to remind drivers of the dangers of holding a mobile phone while driving, and to encourage the public to report offending drivers.
All four Police forces across Wales will be focussing on the main reasons people use their phones while driving: texting, calling, using sat nav, using social media, and listening to music. They will also be carrying out targeted operational activity, providing an increased police presence in each force from 16th to 29th March.
The aim of the campaign is to remind the public of the laws around mobile phone use while driving and to encourage the reporting of dangerous drivers. Even when stopped at traffic lights or queuing in traffic, drivers are breaking the law when using a hand-held mobile phone at the wheel.
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06/03/2020
Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC will begin a series of improvements to a pedestrian crossing in Penrhiwceiber next week to increase safety.
Work on the pedestrian crossing at B4275 Penrhiwceiber Road – near the medical centre and paddling pool – will begin from Monday, 9 March. The scheme will provide a safer environment for pedestrians and road users.
The work will move the crossing point a short distance away from the junction, while the kerb will also be realigned to improve the left turn onto Cross Street for southbound traffic. The scheme will also include extending the electrical ducting and cabling, along with carriageway resurfacing and road markings.
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03/03/2020
The Traffic Commissioner for Wales, Victoria Davies, now has a base in both North and South Wales following the official opening of the North Wales office in Caernarfon recently.
The office, based in Gwynedd Council’s existing Penrallt building, is shared with a small team of bilingual staff working for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and will provide facilities for the Commissioner to hold meetings and inquiries in North Wales.
Ken Skates, Minister for Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales, who officially opened the office, said, “I am extremely pleased to see that the Traffic Commissioner now has an office in Caernarfon as well as in Cardiff. This ensures that the Traffic Commissioner is within easy reach to the whole of Wales.
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26/02/2020
The launch of Cardiff Council’s School Active Travel Plan programme, took place recently at Howardian Primary School in Pen-y-lan.
Through the programme the council provides advice and support to all schools, enabling them develop an Active Travel Plan specific to their school. It provides officer support and online guidance and resources to help change travel behaviour by assisting schools to identify why parents are using cars.
The scheme will help schools to promote walking, cycling and scooting as a way of travelling to and from school, with the benefits of:
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24/02/2020
The Welsh Government has recently issued a consultation on its revised Active Travel guidance, which combines:
- Active Travel delivery and planning guidance
- Active Travel design guidance
The revised guidance supports the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013 and intends to:
- improve collaboration between planners and designers
- take account of changes in regulations
- reflect current best practice
The consultation, and associated documents, can be found here. Responses are welcome online, by email or by 8 May 2020.
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11/02/2020
Residents of Neath Port Talbot who would like to become more active, cycle with friends or family, or try commuting to work by bike, can now sign up for FREE adult cycle training.
Taking place in February and March, the training will be delivered by qualified instructors, with hour-long sessions starting and ending at the Council’s offices, the Quays, Baglan SA11 2GG.
All ability levels are welcome and bikes and cycle helmets can be provided. For more detailed information, or to book a FREE place, contact the Neath Port Talbot Road Safety Team on 01639 686828 or email roadsafety@npt.gov.uk
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27/01/2020
Mature drivers in Powys are being given the opportunity to brush up on their road knowledge thanks to free workshops organised by the county council.
Powys County Council's Road Safety Unit will be holding its Driver Theory Refresher workshop on the following dates:
- Tuesday, 25 February at 10am - Newtown
- Wednesday, 26 February at 1:30pm - Machynlleth
- Monday, 2 March at 10am - Crickhowell
- Monday, 9 March at 10am - Ystradgynlais
- Tuesday, 10 March at 10am - Rhayader
Aimed at drivers in the county aged 65 years and over, the two-hour classroom-based informal workshop will provide attendees a reminder of the Highway Code and driver licence requirements. It will also cover topics including night-time driving, medicine and alcohol laws and personal safety behind the wheel.
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23/01/2020
Residents of Merthyr Tydfil and the Cynon Valley are being consulted on plans to improve transport links between the two valleys. Opinions are being sought on bus services and more direct and safe Active Travel routes, such as reopening the Abernant to Merthyr Tunnel for walking and cycling.
Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Councils are working together with the aim of making the journey easier for people who travel between Aberdare and Merthyr Tydfil for reasons including work, education, shopping and entertainment.
The plan is for improved Active Travel routes, as these are currently limited to the seven-mile stretch of main road linking the valleys, with some very steep sections and high volumes of traffic.
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15/01/2020
A transport vision designed to transform Cardiff and South East Wales' transport network has been unveiled by Cardiff Council.
The council's Transport White Paper, lays out an ambitious 10-year plan to tackle the climate emergency, reduce congestion and improve air quality in the Welsh capital.
It lists a series of projects which could revolutionise public transport options in Cardiff and the region, including:
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14/01/2020
The proposed new Dyfi Bridge on the A487 north of Machynlleth, has been given the go-ahead by Welsh Government Transport Minister Ken Skates.
The £46m scheme will improve road safety, strengthen links between communities, provide active travel opportunities and build resilience against flooding, as well as improve transport connectivity to help stimulate further economic development in this part of Wales.
The current Dyfi Bridge is a 19th century stone narrow bridge with poor visibility and no footways. The river Dyfi frequently floods, severing communities on either side of the bridge, with these incidents likely to increase because of climate change. The bridge’s closures can impact on the community’s ability to access key services such as healthcare, education and public transport in Machynlleth and beyond.
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