Chepstow councillors launch campaign calling for action on traffic congestion
Two county councillors in Chepstow are calling on Monmouthshire County Council, the Welsh Government and the UK Government to end years of delay in tackling the town’s traffic congestion. Cllr Christopher Edwards and Cllr Paul Pavia are inviting residents, businesses and commuters to join the campaign and turn long-standing frustration into pressure that decision-makers cannot […]
South Wales: MS’s traffic issues campaign video criticised after M4 Relief Road controversy
A row has erupted in South Wales after the release of a campaign video by Newport’s Labour MS Jayne Bryant, which was released seven years after the Welsh Labour Government scrapped the M4 Relief Road in 2019. In the video, Ms Bryant, alongside Newport City Council leader Dimitri Batrouni, questioned Plaid Cymru’s approach to tackling congestion in and […]
Monmouthshire assessing options to protect Usk Bridge
Several different options are being considered to protect the Usk Bridge in Monmouthshire from damage following a councillor’s campaign to force a review. Cllr Tony Kear has been assessing the options available to altering the Grade II* structure built in the mid-18thj Century which has been damaged again, and believes a pedestrian bridge is a […]
Wales’ new Deputy Minister for Transport addresses need for key infrastructure resilience
The Welsh Government’s new deputy transport minister has highlighted the need for “key infrastructure resilience” across the country. Mark Hooper, who was elected to Pen-y-Bont Bro Morgannwg for Plaid Cymru last month announced a “short, focused programme of work to explore realistic options across road, rail and bus interventions”, says Nation Cymru. There would be, […]
Stephen Flynn replaces Fiona Hyslop as Scotland’s transport secretary
Former Westminster SNP leader Stephen Flynn has been appointed as the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Transport and Tourism at the Scottish Government, with his rejigged role in John Swinney’s top team immediately giving him responsibility for the long-promised dualling of the A9 and A96 trunk roads, says Press and Journal. Mr Flynn, formerly the SNP’s […]
Women in Bus and Coach launches Welsh regional group,
Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC) has expanded its national network with the launch of its new Welsh regional group, marking a significant step in strengthening support, representation and opportunities for women across the bus, coach and community transport sector in Wales. The launch event took place on 8th May at the Transport for Wales […]
CIHT sets out expectations for the next Scottish and Welsh governments’ transport policies
The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) has set out clear expectations for the next Scottish and Welsh governments, calling for sustained, long term transport policy and investment that moves beyond short term fixes and delivers a resilient, safe and inclusive transport system for communities across both nations. In the run up to the […]
Welsh councils to receive an extra £50m in capital funding
Councils across Wales are to share £50 million in additional capital funding this financial year, which the Welsh Government says will help them “manage rising costs and invest in vital local services”. It says the funding, distributed to all 22 local authorities using the general capital formula, can support a wide range of priorities including from fixing potholes and repairing highways. Councils can use […]
Over £115m pledged to improve local transport across Wales
Funding to deliver modern, sustainable integrated transport systems across Wales has been announced today. The £115.9m of funding has been awarded to local authorities, via the Welsh Government’s Regional Transport Fund (2026 to 2027), to make local transport more accessible for everyone and help people get around more easily. The funding will help create more inclusive streets […]
Active travel: “Patchy data” blamed for minimal increase in cycling
The Welsh Government has concluded that the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013 is “sound” and requires no legislative changes, with the focus instead on improving delivery and data collection, with ‘patchy data’ being blamed for the minimal take-up of cycling in Wales. Ken Skates, Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, told the Climate Change, […]