24/05/2024
Planning a bank holiday ride out this weekend? Motorcycling alone is great but riding out with a group of friends can take it to a whole new level.
Learning to look out for every member of the group will help bikers enjoy it even more. For those new to group riding it’s easy to get pushed into riding beyond your ability or experience. To help avoid this, Wales By Bike recommends riding with people you trust; real friends will respect your skill level and will ride accordingly.
If you're an experienced rider and a new rider joins your group, be responsible and encourage the group to look after them. Novices welcome the support of fellow bikers in becoming more experienced in group riding, without being pushed too hard to keep up.
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24/05/2024
Written Statement: 20mph Review Team Final Report
Ken States, MS, Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport
Today, I am pleased to publish the final report from the Welsh Government-appointed review team, which has evaluated the Exceptions Guidance for the default 20mph speed limit on restricted roads in Wales.
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22/05/2024
Soon many of us will be heading off for a bank holiday or half term break. In the days before, it’s a good idea to check your vehicle to minimise the risk of a breakdown.
Road Safety Wales recommends using the P.O.W.D.E.R. check which consists of:
Petrol: have you got enough fuel or charge to comfortably complete your journey?
Oil: check the engine oil and brake fluid levels, making sure there are no leaks
Water: check that the coolant and windscreen washer reservoirs are at the correct level
Damage: look for damage, including the windscreen, and check the condition of your wiper blades
Electrics: are all the lights working? Are there any warning lights on the dashboard?
Rubber: check tyre pressures, tread depth and look for any damage, including the spare wheel.
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21/05/2024
Roads in Swansea affected by cold and wet weather during the recent winter months are set to be improved. Swansea Council has approved an additional investment of £600,000 to tackle repairs on even more roads across the city.
The extra funding will be split equally between the council's current Small Resurfacing Scheme (SRS) and its main carriageway resurfacing programme.
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13/05/2024
The Welsh Government has published details of how to get in contact with your local authority to provide feedback about 20mph speed limits.
The Welsh Government has provided the following update:
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09/05/2024
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council has announced that work will soon get underway to improve local pedestrian facilities and the safe routes to school in Hawthorn - to complement the major investment in modern education facilities being delivered for the community later this year.
The Hawthorn Safe Routes in Communities scheme will begin from Monday, May 13, with the likelihood of some minor advanced works commencing the week before. The investment will be focused on Cardiff Road, School Lane and Ynyslyn Road – which are key routes for pupils and families walking and cycling to Hawthorn Primary School and Hawthorn High School each day.
From September 2024, the new 3-16 school Ysgol Afon Wen will open for the community on the current primary and secondary school site. The major, joint investment with the Welsh Government’s Sustainably Communities for Learning Programme will deliver a first-class new school building and external facilities.
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03/05/2024
The Vale of Glamorgan Council has secured funding from the Welsh Government for various transport initiatives, totalling £3,759,954.
The funding is dedicated to enhancing travel infrastructure and road safety, encompassing safer community routes and improved active travel.
The Active Travel funding is allocated exclusively for designated transport projects, secured through a competitive bidding process open to local authorities.
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