Welsh Government launches motorcyle safety initiative
A new road safety initiative that is designed to make motorcycling safer has been introduced in North and Mid Wales. PRIMEs (Perceptual Rider Information for Maximising Expertise and Enjoyment) are innovative road markings and signage that aim to help motorcyclists make safer decisions when approaching and negotiating bends in roads. Following a trial in Scotland […]
New technology to be used for Menai Suspension Bridge maintenance programme
Engineers carrying out repair works on the 200-year-old Menai Suspension Bridge will use new technology as part of an essential maintenance programme. The grade 1 listed structure is one of only two routes linking Anglesey with mainland Wales. The bridge was closed in 2022 after serious safety concerns were identified during a technical analysis, says […]
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 […]
Ceredigion 20mph speed limits remain after Council review
Ceredigion County Council has conducted a comprehensive review of the 20mph speed limits across the county, following a call from the Welsh Government to gather residents’ feedback, and provision of new ’30mph exception’ guidance in 2024. During the ‘listening phase’ from May to September 2024, Ceredigion County Council received 62 individual comments, of these 23 […]
Welsh Government announces preferred option for A494 River Dee Bridge replacement
The plans for a replacement for the A494 River Dee Bridge, a key part of North Wales’ road infrastructure, have taken another step forward. A public consultation was held looking at five possible options. This confirmed there was strong support for Option E,the best performing option, and further work has also been carried out to […]
Ambitious transport plan to drive economic growth in Wales unveiled
An ambitious vision to deliver an integrated, high-frequency public transport network for North Wales, with frequent metro services at its heart, has been unveiled. Network North Wales is a bold passenger-focussed programme of work to better connect communities, with more rail and bus services and greater integration. It aims to maximise opportunity and unlock the […]
£110m boost for local authorities across Wales to improve local transport
The Welsh Government has a £110 million funding boost for local authorities to improve local transport across the countyry. This major investment from the Welsh Government will help people get around more easily and help make better transport accessible for everyone. The grants will fund projects that: improve the condition of local roads and address disruptions caused […]
New legislation to transform local bus travel in Wales
Proposals to transform the way local bus services are planned and delivered across Wales have been published today. (Monday 31 March). They will benefit passengers, communities and encourage more bus travel. A new Bill has been laid in the Senedd which, if passed, will provide the powers to create a bus network that meets passenger […]
Have your say on improving transport in your area
The people of Wales will have the chance to have their say on regional transport spending under new plans being set out. Regional Transport Plans will focus on introducing a more strategic approach to improving transport in each region of Wales to make it more accessible, sustainable, and efficient for communities. This new approach will […]
Funding boost to prevent 30,000 potholes on Welsh roads
An extra £25m to renew Wales’ major roads and prevent around 30,000 road defects and potholes has been announced by the Welsh Government. The funding boost will see an extra 100km of the strategic road network resurfaced in the new financial year. Roads that are most in need of repairs will be renewed, with thousands […]