14/11/2022
Highways repair crews have embarked on a six month tour of Swansea to tackle some of the city's worst road defects.
The road repair crews are part of Swansea Council's PATCH highway maintenance programme which operates annually, repairing larger road defects in all communities throughout the city.
The teams will spend up to two weeks in each ward in Swansea, starting in Pontarddulais and Gowerton before moving on to Gorseinon and Cockett.
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10/11/2022
A number of motorcycling initiatives across Wales are subsidised thanks to funding from the Welsh Government.
If you have taken part in one of these courses in Wales, your feedback is important.
We are inviting you to complete a survey and be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win £250 from Road Safety Wales.
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09/11/2022
As the evenings draw in and the weather turns colder, Bridgend County Borough Council has plans in place for supporting residents and keeping the county borough moving throughout the winter months.
With more than 790km of road to look after throughout the county borough, the council’s Winter Maintenance Plan lays out how workers will salt roads, clear snow and keep traffic flowing easily throughout the winter months.
The plan identifies priority routes and takes account of centres for the emergency services, bus routes, isolated villages, streets on steep inclines, industrial and shopping areas, schools and approaches to cemeteries, GP surgeries and care homes. It also outlines secondary roads which will be dealt with after the main highways network has been treated.
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07/11/2022
A new 20mph default speed limit in communities across Wales could save £100m as deaths and injuries are reduced, according to new research.
New research showing a reduction in deaths and injuries as traffic slows down is being published today alongside new survey results showing continued public support for the national roll out of the lower 20mph speed limit next year – a UK first.
The Welsh Government will introduce a default 20mph speed limit on restricted roads across Wales in September 2023. Restricted roads include those with street lights and are usually located in residential and built up areas with high pedestrian activity.
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04/11/2022
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s earned recognition (ER) scheme has launched a new module to help bus and coach operators apply for membership for The Guild of British Coach Operators.
Like the DVSA’s ER scheme, The Guild of British Coach Operators membership is only open to coach operators who can demonstrate the highest standards in their operations.
Customers can be confident that by hiring any Guild Member, they are choosing a supplier who is customer-focused and delivers a quality service.
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01/11/2022
The Council has started a community consultation asking residents for their views about new proposals, to introduce road safety measures and improved active travel routes at Crown Hill in Llantwit Fardre.
Important funding has been secured from Welsh Government for the future Maesybryn Safer Routes in the Community scheme. It will develop and introduce measures along Crown Hill, including upgrades to existing pedestrian facilities. The scheme is in an area where many pupils and families cross the main road while walking to the local primary school.
Proposals for the scheme include introducing a raised zebra crossing near Crown Hill’s junction with Hillside Court and additional traffic calming measures.
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31/10/2022
The Gwent Police roads policing and specialist operations unit has teamed up with neighbourhood policing teams to address anti-social driving around Newport and Monmouthshire.
Operation Drift ran on Sunday 23rd October with the aim to tackle anti-social driving in Monmouthshire South and Newport East.
The team conducted speed enforcement checks in Undy, Rogiet, Caldicot, Wye Valley link road, Chepstow, M48, M4 and the A4810 between Spytty and Magor.
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27/10/2022
With the clocks being turned back one hour this weekend, Sunday 30th October, and daylight hours growing shorter, Road Safety Wales is reminding road users to take extra care and remain vigilant when out and about in the dark.
The arrival of autumn often brings worsening weather and reduced visibility, increasing the risk of collisions, particularly involving vulnerable road users such as children, older people, pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.
Teresa Ciano, Chair of Road Safety Wales, called for extra vigilance as darker evenings begin; “Darkness creates more challenging conditions for road users. Motorists should drive considerately and reduce their speed to meet the traffic and weather conditions.
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20/10/2022
In a recent blog, Jody Whitfield, Rider Policy Specialist at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, highlighted the success of the Enhanced Rider Scheme in Wales.
The DVSA reports, “Roughly a third of riders who have completed the ERS course across Britain since its relaunch in 2018 have either taken it in Wales or come from Wales
"This is a huge win for road safety in Wales.”
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18/10/2022
Two primary schools in Cwmbran have become the first in Torfaen to launch new Active Travel School Plans.
Blenheim Road Community and Coed Eva Primary Schools unveiled their plans this month, as part of International Walk to School month.
The plans include a commitment to increasing the number of children and staff who regularly walk, scoot or cycle to school, through lessons and school assemblies about the benefits of active travel, as well as events to celebrate Walk to School Month.
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