Walking, Wheeling and Cycling report 2024- 25
Ken Skates MS, Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales: “I believe that everyone, regardless of age, ability or location, should have access to safe, reliable and inclusive transport. That includes walking, wheeling and cycling, especially for households in Wales that don't have access to a car.
"For many, the ability to walk, wheel or cycle isn’t a lifestyle choice - it’s essential. Alongside public transport, walking, wheeling and cycling supports people get to work or school, see friends and family, pop to the shops and access essential public services.
My priorities for walking, wheeling and cycling are:
- ensuring safe and inclusive access to public transport, especially for those without cars
- promoting walking, wheeling, and cycling to young people, supporting healthy access to education
- making the most of safer speed limits, reducing the need for expensive new infrastructure.
- working with Corporate Joint Committees, and local authorities to deliver joined-up networks that reflect community needs and priorities.
"These priorities align with Travel for All, our approach to make it easier for more people to use our transport network.
"I have been clear that accessibility is a matter of human rights, discrimination, and a health and safety issue. That is why social justice and inclusion are key to the decisions the Welsh Government makes and continues to inform our actions.
"Our 2024-25 Walking, Wheeling and Cycling report, shows how we’re working with local councils, the third sector, and communities to improve routes and make journeys easier. It also includes the latest official data on how people are using active travel across Wales.
A summary of progress against the actions in the 2024 Active Travel Delivery Plan is included in the Annex of this report.
Read the full statement here