09/09/2021
A series of road safety improvements have been made at Gelliswick VC School in Milford Haven.
Bollards and safety rails were installed over the summer following concerns about parking on pavements on the approach to the school.
Work was completed in August in time for the start of the new term in response to requests from the local County Councillor and parents.
08/09/2021
Road works have started on Castle Street, Cardiff with the aim of re-opening the road to general traffic by the end of October.
While the works take place throughout the night, Castle Street will remain open to taxis and buses to travel one-way, from Cowbridge Road and Westgate Street onto North Road. The works will only take place between 8pm and 6am so during the day Castle Street will remain open to buses and taxis in both directions.
The inbound route travelling from Boulevard de Nantes, south onto North Road, towards Castle Street, will be closed to all traffic, with the exception of the emergency services, where access will be maintained in both directions. While the works take place, the on-site contractor will manage all deliveries to shops and businesses.
06/09/2021
Gwent Police Officers checked 40 vehicles and made four arrests as part of the latest operation to crackdown on motoring offences.
Operation Utah – a multi-agency day of action – is designed to identify and tackle road users putting other motorists at risk – either by driving illegally or by driving vehicles not up to a safe standard.
The road safety operation took place at the Driver and Vehicle Standard Agency (DVSA) weighbridge and test site at Newport’s Coldra roundabout.
01/09/2021
Lee Waters MS, Deputy Minister for Climate Change:
"On 17 February I updated Members on the progress with our plans to reduce the speed limit in 30mph areas to 20mph.
"Members were informed that we were trialling 20mph speed limits in eight settlements across Wales allowing us to overcome any unforeseen issues before we press forward with the national roll-out in April 2023.
01/09/2021
Flintshire County Council would like to thank everyone who provided feedback on how cycling and walking provision in Flintshire could be improved.
Having carefully considered the views of over 2,600 people with other relevant information and a draft Active Travel Network Map (ATNM) has been produced.
The resulting draft plan has had many more kilometres of route added when compared to the original map.
31/08/2021
Monmouthshire County Council is currently recruiting 4 Cycle Training instructors to deliver its courses to children, young people and adults across the county.
The successful post holders will report to the Road Safety Officer and assist in achieving national and local objectives in reducing cycling casualties, while increasing cycling confidence and promoting active travel through the delivery of National Standards Cycle Training.
Applications are welcomed online before the closing date at noon on the 10th September 2021.
27/08/2021
South Wales Police is aware of the impact that off-road bikes is having on communities across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
A number of operations with Cardiff Council’s off-road team have already been carried out this summer and these will continue.
A dedicated e-mail address is available for the public to report non-urgent information about the illegal and anti-social use of off-road bikes.
26/08/2021
Greener, longer goods vehicles could become a permanent fixture on Britain’s roads as early as next year, the UK Government has announced.
This comes as the Department for Transport has published its response to its consultation on the introduction of longer-semi trailers (LSTs).
It follows a nine-year trial of the vehicles - which can be up to 15.65 metres in length - that found them to be safer, more economical and better for the environment.
24/08/2021
Local residents have been working with Police and the Local Authority to tackle speeding in South Powys.
Residents of Trefecca, near Talgarth reported an increase in speeding and overall volume in traffic in the village earlier this year. The issue had been exacerbated by the long term closure of the A479, Talgarth to Abergavenny trunk road (via Pengenffordd) which only recently re-opened to vehicular traffic.
Local residents raised the matter with local leaders which led to a site visit by Dafydd Llywellyn – Police and Crime commissioner for Dyfed-Powys Police.
20/08/2021
Motorcyclists are being reminded to ride safely as part of a new campaign by Carmarthenshire County Council’s road safety team.
Yellow ‘Ride Safely’ signs have been installed at key locations around the county that are widely used by bikers, reminding them to take extra care.
They can be seen on routes including the A4069 Llandovery to Llangadog, the A484 Pwll to Burry Port, the B4304 at Penclacwydd, Llanelli, and the A4066 Laugharne to Pendine.