04/04/2023
With the approaching Easter bank holiday weekend, the increasingly lighter days mark the start of the new motorcycling season for many riders.
Wales holds a major attraction for riders due to the uniquely challenging roads and breathtaking scenery. Whilst the vast majority of motorcyclists show an excellent standard of riding, a small minority choose to use the roads as a racetrack, putting themselves and other road users in danger and risking life changing injuries or even death. Police forces across Wales will target these individuals in the coming months, giving the clear message that poor and anti-social riding behaviour will not be tolerated.
This could also be the first time in a few months that many motorcycles have been out of the garage. Before every ride, preparation is key to your safety. Take a close look at your kit and your bike to ensure everything is in full working order, paying particular attention to the condition of your tyres, brakes and lighting – it could save your life. Just as important is ensuring that you are well prepared; never ride angry, tired or impaired by drink or drugs.
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31/03/2023
Lee Waters MS, Deputy Minister for Climate Change:
"Today I have published a statement with partners from industry and local authorities setting out a further extension to our Bus Emergency Scheme (BES). Since the pandemic Welsh Government has spent over £150m through BES to keep vital bus services running.
"I can confirm we will extend BES for a further three week period to the end of this academic year. The scheme will now run to 24th July 2023. This will mean that school transport will continue as normal. It will also provide further stability for the industry while we work on the transition away from emergency style funding to plan bus networks which better suit the new travel patterns we have seen since the end of the pandemic.
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27/03/2023
Swansea Council’s popular PATCH community road resurfacing programme is set to get a boost as part of almost £15m of investment in roads across the city in the coming years.
Swansea's Cabinet has approved a programme of work that will see road repairs, footpath upgrades and street light improvements across all communities in the city.
The package of measures, including almost £6m in the next 12 months with similar sums to follow in the two years after, will see roads repaired and work to prevent roads in good condition from deteriorating.
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21/03/2023
A Gwynedd school pupil will have his artwork displayed on roadsides near schools across Wales to encourage drivers to respect the forthcoming 20mph default speed limit on most 30mph streets in Wales, from 17 September 2023.
A recent Welsh Government and Road Safety Wales competition captured the imagination of more than 2,000 talented young artists. Pupils in Year 5 to Year 8, in primary and secondary schools across Wales, were challenged to create designs.
It comes as Wales gets ready to see the default speed limits on restricted roads change from 30mph to 20mph, to make streets safer.
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17/03/2023
Slower driving speeds, increased levels of walking and cycling and minimal impact on journey times are among the key findings of a new report carried out in areas of Wales trialling the new default 20mph speed limit.
The interim monitoring report uses data gathered from the Welsh Government’s eight first phase areas and has been published today (Friday, March 17) – exactly six months before default limit is applied across Wales.
On September 17, the Welsh Government will introduce a default 20mph speed limit on restricted roads across Wales.
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24/02/2023
Neath Port Talbot Council is progressing with its plans to tackle essential access/transport concerns, which if not undertaken could have major impacts on the residents of Abercregan and Glyncorrwg.
Resurfacing work in Cymmer will be carried out on the following dates:
Sunday 26th February 2023 – Daytime Working
Maesteg Road access lane to Fire Station and Avon Street – with associated road closure/temporary traffic signals and an alternative route via Avon Street and then Craig Y Fan Terrace.
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22/02/2023
Drivers are four times more likely to crash if they’re using a phone, police have warned as they support a national road safety campaign.
To crack down on the issue of people using their phone while driving, the four Welsh police forces, along with GoSafe are supporting a National Police Chiefs Council campaign.
The three-week operation, which Dyfed-Powys, South Wales, Gwent and North Wales Police will take part in, aims to remind motorists of the risks of calling, texting, using the internet or streaming music or videos while driving – and the penalties faced by those who are caught.
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21/02/2023
Cabinet members have approved Torfaen Council's plans for the roll out of new 20mph legislation later this year.
From 17 September, 2023, residential roads in Wales which are currently 30mph by default - those with streetlights and no speed signs - will automatically become 20mph.
The aim is to reduce the speed of traffic in built up areas to improve road safety for pedestrians and cyclists, especially children.
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14/02/2023
With climate change at the heart of decision making, the Deputy Minister told the Senedd, “we will not get to Net Zero unless we stop doing the same thing over and over” as he set out findings from some key documents that shape the future of road building in Wales.
The new documents include the findings of the Roads Review Panel – an independent expert group tasked with assessing more than 50 road building projects – and the Welsh Government’s National Transport Delivery Plan.
Together, the documents show the status of 59 projects in total including those going ahead, those not progressing at this stage and those replaced by revised works.
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07/02/2023
The Vale of Glamorgan Council has started work on the Barry Docks Transport Interchange. Once completed, this will become a meeting point for different modes of transport, creating a hub for sustainable forms of travel.
Adjoining the Council’s Grade II listed Docks Office building, the project is being delivered in partnership with the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) and Welsh Government.
It will connect train, bus, cycle and taxi services as well as offering close by park and ride facilities.
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