Politicians challenged to speed up buses to deliver transformative change for Wales
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) will deliver a manifesto for change to the Welsh Parliament today, setting out priorities to enhance bus and coach services across the principality ahead of May’s Senedd elections. Driving Wales Forward is a cross-party call for investment to create the conditions for Wales’s most popular and affordable modes of public transport […]
Record number of young Welsh people sign-up for cheaper bus fares
A record number of young people are taking full advantage of the new £1 bus fare scheme by signing up for a free mytravelpass. The Welsh Government initiative, which is currently open for 16-21year olds, has seen a record number of young people apply for a MyTravel pass with Transport for Wales receiving more than […]
Number of roads policing officers falls by more than 1,000 in 10 years
The number of roads policing officers in England and Wales has reduced by more than 1,000 in the last 10 years, RAC analysis of government data has revealed.* In 2015 there were 5,237 officers across 43 police forces working in a range of roles from traffic units on the roads to safety camera partnerships focused […]
Wales’ default 20mph continues to lead to fall in casualties
Data shows that the number of casualties on 20mph and 30mph roads in Wales fell by 25% in the 18 months after the nation’s default 20mph speed limit was introduced, says Road Safety GB. In September 2023, Wales became the first UK nation to lower its default speed limit from 30mph to 20mph. The data, highlighted by […]
20mph: Fewer casualties and injuries but scheme still branded a ‘disaster’ in Wales
Cyclist casualties are down 28% and there have been 900 fewer road injuries since the 20mph limit was introduced in Wales, but a driving instructor has called the scheme a “total disaster”. Data to the end of March shows that there have been 348 cyclists killed or injured on all roads since the 20mph law […]
North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency admits to making road works scheduling mistakes
Senior officials at the North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency (NMWTRA) have admitted that errors had been made over roadworks on the A487 north of Cardigan, which have caused huge tailbacks in both directions. For the past couple of weeks motorists have been caught up in traffic jams reaching back from Cardigan Bypass to […]
Tarmac delivers for landmark A465 Heads of the Valleys upgrade
Tarmac delivered a major materials and contracting package for the transformation of the A465 Heads of the Valleys road, delivering one of the most ambitious infrastructure upgrades in Wales to date. The large-scale project converts a key stretch of the A465 from a three-lane single carriageway to a modern dual carriageway, significantly enhancing road safety, […]
Welsh Government announces £1 bus fares for young people from September
People aged 16 to 21 will be able to ride on buses across Wales for just £1 from September, Single fares will cost just £1 and there will be £3 day passes available too. It will allow young people to enjoy unlimited travel with any participating bus services from 1 September for a year. The […]
Pothole repairs to begin on major Welsh roads
A programme of works to repair thousands of potholes on some of Wales’ major roads has been given the green light. The £25m refurbishment programme, announced earlier this year by the Welsh Government, is funding 22 projects across Wales’ strategic road network. The work will improve over 100km of road and help its future resilience […]
South-West Wales: £60m A40 upgrade welcomed but more needed, says haulier
A £60m upgrade to a key road for tourism and freight in south-west Wales brings “light at the end of the tunnel” after years of congestion, but more projects are needed in Wales, a haulier has said. The improvements to the four-mile stretch of the A40 near Narberth, Pembrokeshire, are designed to help traffic. Construction […]