09/12/2022
During 2020 and 2021, Ceredigion County Council undertook a public consultation exercise as part of a review into the Active Travel Network Map (ATNM) in Ceredigion.
This review looked at updating Ceredigion’s Existing Routes Map to highlight active travel routes that have been audited to meet Welsh Government Design Guidance standards, but also to draft a new Future Routes Map that would include proposed or aspirational active travel routes. These maps were previously known as the ‘Integrated Network Map’ and periodically reviewing them is part of the statutory duties that all Local Authorities in Wales are required to do under the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013.
The draft ATNM for Ceredigion was submitted to Welsh Government at the end of March 2022 and the Minister for Climate Change approved the maps on 03 August 2022 ready for publishing.
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08/12/2022
As part of Cardiff & Vale’s drink drive campaign, South Wales Police alongside thirteen pubs and restaurant have launched their DES (Designated Driver) Scheme.
Ahead of the busy Christmas period, the thirteen licensed premises will offer free draught soft drinks to designated drivers. A designated driver is someone who abstains from drinking alcohol to act as the responsible driver.
The aim of the scheme is to promote responsible drinking with road safety in mind. The Vale of Glamorganshire Golf Club, (pictured) was one of the first premises to sign up to the new scheme, which included The Philharmonic, Brewhouse and Revolution among many others across Cardiff and the Vale.
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07/12/2022
Bridgend County Borough Council have updated the Town and Community Council Forum about the new 20mph speed limits which are likely to be introduced across Bridgend County Borough.
In 2021, Welsh Government identified changing the default speed limit from 30mph to 20mph in built-up areas as one of its key priorities to reduce traffic related injuries and fatalities, as well as making walking and cycling a safer and more attractive option to the public.
It is proposed that a much wider take up of 20mph limits will achieve significant road safety benefits across local communities.
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05/12/2022
As we approach Christmas, some of us may be considering purchasing an e-scooter as a gift. However, a number of people are still unaware that it is illegal to use a privately owned e-scooter on public roads, pavements or cycle paths. In fact, the only place to legally ride an e-scooter in Wales is on private land with the permission of the land owner – everywhere else it is against the law.
Road Safety Wales is urging retailers to ensure that potential customers are fully aware that if an e-scooter is purchased and subsequently used illegally, the rider risks being issued with a £300 fine, 6 penalty points on their driving licence and their new e-scooter could also be seized.
Retail outlets across the country are at the forefront of providing expert advice to the public and selling products that are safe to use. A commitment to making customers aware of the current regulations around e-scooters will enhance the retailer’s reputation and greatly assist in minimising the road safety risk.
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02/12/2022
Denbighshire County Council has partnered with Sustrans to provide staff the opportunity to test out the capabilities of an E-Bike, instead of their usual mode of transport.
The initiative is part of the Sustrans E-Move loan scheme, a Welsh Government funded pilot project available to residents of Rhyl and the surrounding areas.
Sustrans is working to tackle the effects of transport poverty and to encourage individuals and organisations to reduce their carbon impact through staff commuting and fleet mileage.
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30/11/2022
With winter just around the corner, Caerphilly County Borough Council is assuring residents that it’s ready for winter.
The Council has 13 gritters available to use, all of which can be fitted with a snow plough if needed and around 9,000 tonnes of grit in stock ready to treat roads during the frosty nights.
Trained staff monitor weather forecasts plus information from 5 weather stations based at Rhymney, Markham, Hafodyrynys, Caerphilly, and Ystrad Mynach.
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29/11/2022
With Wales in a football World Cup for the first time in 64 years and the festive season about to kick-off there is much for many to celebrate.
But officers in Wales are reminding people who are looking forward to a night out not to get behind the wheel after drinking or consuming drugs.
Wales’s four forces – North Wales Police, Gwent Police, South Wales Police and Dyfed-Powys Police - have launched their Christmas Drink and Drug Driving Campaign earlier to encompass the World Cup.
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23/11/2022
Following the great success of the ‘Mature Driver Course’ in Carmarthenshire, the Road Safety Team is pleased to bring more driver awareness sessions, to keep drivers mobile and independent and maintain confidence behind the wheel.
Why not take advantage of this informal and relaxed session, benefiting from the expertise of an experienced Driver Trainer and a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor?
You do not need to bring your car to benefit from this session – the council will provide the wheels.
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21/11/2022
Ahead of Wales’ first game at the FIFA World Cup, Road Safety Wales is reminding people to plan ahead if they intend to drink alcohol.
Many people have waited a generation to see Wales get to the World Cup and we are encouraging everyone to remember this momentous occasion for all the right reasons.
If you are drinking alcohol, please make arrangements to get home, before you go out. Save the number of a local taxi in your phone, find out times of public transport or arrange a lift with someone sober. Just remember that if you’re asking a sober family member or friend to come and pick you up late at night or in the early hours of the morning, please be aware that they may be too tired to drive - fatigue can be a contributory factor in up to 20% of collisions.
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17/11/2022
With the clocks having recently gone back and the shortest day approaching us soon, Denbighshire County Council is urging people to be mindful of road safety this Winter.
The council is reminding parents to help reduce the risks to children by ensuring that they are remembering their road safety. Things like encouraging children to wear bright fluorescent clothing and being mindful when crossing the roads are simple steps that can be used to help minimise the risk of getting injured this Winter.
Councillor Barry Mellor, Lead Member for Environment and Transport said:
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