15/11/2023
Shoppers heading into Swansea city centre this Christmas can travel on buses for free every Saturday and Sunday during November and December.
Swansea Council has confirmed the 'Free-Ride Swansea' public transport offer will be back up and running for the festive period and follows a successful free travel initiative which ran throughout the summer holidays.
Starting on Saturday November 18, the latest free offer will run every Saturday & Sunday in the run up to Christmas Day and will continue for a further five days from 27 - 31 December.
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08/11/2023
The Welsh Government has published a Consultation Document, outlined below:
Road Safety in Wales - A New Road Safety Strategy
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08/11/2023
Riding in the rain - it’s probably fair to say that bikers in Wales will have lots of experience of this!
Nevertheless a few hints and tips from Wales By Bike will hopefully provide a useful reminder of how to ride safely in wet weather.
- Traction is greatly reduced in the rain; it’s especially important that tyres are undamaged, inflated to the correct pressure and with good tread depth
- Ride as smoothly as possible with careful, progressive use of the brakes and throttle
- Wear proper rain gear, one or two sizes larger than you normally wear, so it fits over your normal PPE
- Choose your lane position to avoid large amounts of surface water; look for dry tracks made by vehicles in front of you, as these sections allow greater grip for your tyres. Avoid puddles wherever possible - they may even be hiding a pothole
- Use common sense; slow down in the rain and keep a safe extended following distance - at least double the distance you allow in dry conditions
- If they really can’t be avoided safely, take slippery spots such painted lines and manhole covers as straight on as possible
- A rainbow patch on the road surface could be oil mixed with rainwater so early observations will allow you to avoid this hazard
- Being tense on a your bike affects control and puts you at greater risk; stay relaxed and if the weather really becomes too bad, pull over
- Bikers are even harder to see in the rain. Make yourself as visible as possible; hi-vis rain gear can be a good option. And remember to use your lights
- Remember, when visibility is low it becomes even more important to ride so you can stop in the distance you can see to be clear
Rain or shine, each ride should ideally be smooth, relaxed and confident. Look well ahead and try to enjoy the experience, even if you’re soggy around the edges!
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02/11/2023
Denbighshire County Council has been working to support the social care sector and reduce its carbon footprint by facilitating the use of electric vehicles, as well as access to driving lessons for staff who will be providing care in people’s homes.
With funding secured from Welsh Government, the Council now has ten electric vehicles available for staff providing care and have also made grant awards to providers for driving lessons.
Following an application process, two independent domiciliary care providers, Co-options and Alexandra House, have been awarded five-year zero-cost leases for two e-vehicles. The Council has also provided Co-options with an e-bike for non-driving care staff to use.
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30/10/2023
Over 30 vehicles were checked and more than 20 traffic offence reports issued, as part of a Gwent Police's latest operation to crack down 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 latest Utah operation took place on Thursday 26 October at the Driver and Vehicle Standard Agency (DVSA) weighbridge and test site at Newport’s Coldra roundabout.
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26/10/2023
Lee Waters MS, Deputy Minister for Climate Change
On Tuesday, along with the Minister for Climate Change, I met with leaders, cabinet members and transport officers from across Wales to discuss the implementation of 20mph in their areas.
This was an opportunity to reflect on the nationwide roll-out, share good practice, and explore opportunities for collaboration. I also placed on record my heartfelt thanks to our partners in local government for their continued support.
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25/10/2023
As the clocks go back this weekend, longer periods of darkness in the mornings and evenings, alongside worsening weather conditions, mean the risks of being involved in a road traffic collision can increase.
Road Safety Wales is advising road users of the need to prepare and to take extra care in darker conditions. In the dark it becomes even more important that drivers look out for all vulnerable road users, who should also consider how well they can be seen.
The new default 20mph speed limit in built-up areas across Wales means that drivers have more time spot hazards and to drive appropriately in the vicinity of others. Unfortunately, however, driver compliance cannot be taken for granted. Offending drivers still exist and each of us using the roads need to remain alert to poor and illegal driving behaviour to minimise our risk of being injured.
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23/10/2023
The Vale Homes Community Investment team, in partnership with the Active Travel team at Vale of Glamorgan Council are delighted to announce the Barry Bike Club shall be returning next year until 2025.
The teams worked hard last winter to submit a Shared Prosperity Funding application, in which they were successful.
This has enabled them to restart the bike club and purchase new bikes and a new container.
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19/10/2023
Powys County Council has become an accredited member of the DVSA Earned Recognition Scheme.
The voluntary scheme, administered by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), is a way for vehicle operators, such as the councils fleet service, to prove the organisation meets driver and vehicle safety standards. As an accredited member, the council have a strong track record of compliance and adherence to the regulatory requirements in running a fleet of vehicles and will regularly share performance information with DVSA.
Powys County Council is the first local authority in Wales and only the third in the UK, to achieve the standards required to become accepted into the DVSA Earned Recognition Scheme
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09/10/2023
Eleven electric bikes were seized and eight arrests were made in Cardiff city centre on Thursday, October 5, as part of a joint operation targeting people riding modified bikes which can reach speeds of more than 40mph.
Cardiff Council's City Centre Warden Team took part in the operation which saw South Wales Police make two arrests, and the UK Visas and Immigration Service arrest six people.
A spokesperson for Cardiff Council said: "As a council we actively encourage people to cycle bikes but what we can't have is people driving illegal, modified electric bikes in pedestrian areas putting pedestrians at risk.
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