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Mayals Road active travel route, Swansea

Welsh Labour government to prioritise walking projects over cycle lanes, as cycling campaigners fear “missed opportunity”

Concerns come after Welsh government accused of "deeply disingenuous" move "using drop in casualties on 20mph roads to justify cutting back on active travel infrastructure"

Tue, Apr 01, 2025 10:00

20mph speed limit “single most significant change we’ve ever seen,” says Cycling UK as data reveals 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured on Welsh roads since change – but Conservatives slam “confusion and frustration for drivers”

The charity said the Welsh government’s latest figures are “proof that slower speeds save lives”, and called on the rest of the UK to implement default 20mph limit

Sun, Feb 02, 2025 19:27

Welsh government could cut cycle lane funding to fix roads, as councillor calls for active travel budget to be diverted in area dubbed ‘Pothole Land’

A recent audit showed that almost half of Wrexham’s active travel routes were deemed “critical failures”, but Wales’ transport secretary has told councillors that funding could be reinvested in pothole repairs

Thu, Jan 30, 2025 15:59

Llandrindod to Howey Active Travel Route

Residents brand walking and cycling path extension an “unforgivable waste of money” – when “the NHS is in need and families are going hungry”

Another local claimed that, due to the road narrowing during an earlier phase of the project, one driver “has lost three wing mirrors already”

Wed, Nov 22, 2023 13:11

Welsh government review “most significant change” in UK roads building policy in 20 years, says Cycling UK

According to the review, future road investment will only be considered for projects that reduce carbon emissions, support a shift to cycling, walking, and public transport, and improve safety

Wed, Feb 15, 2023 12:28

20mph sign (CC licensed by EdinburghGreens via Flickr)

Wales set to reduce default speed limit to 20mph in residential areas

The proposed new law is to be voted on by the Welsh Parliament today and is expected to pass comfortably

Tue, Jul 12, 2022 13:42

Cyclist in traffic (copyright Simon MacMichael)

End “us versus them” culture to improve safety of cyclists, urges Welsh Government minister

“We do have a problem with the behaviour of some drivers,” says Lee Waters after motorist who killed cyclist receives suspended sentence

Thu, Oct 28, 2021 12:04

Cardiff_Pont_y_Werin – licensed CC BYU SA 4.0 by bibeyjj on Wikimedia Commons

Spend on active travel in Wales to hit £20 per head this year

Announcement of £70 million-plus for cycling and walking follows publication of Welsh Government’s new transport strategy

Tue, Mar 23, 2021 15:16

Cycling UK fears Welsh Government guidance to only ride within walking distance of home may deter people from cycling

Charity is seeking further clarification of last week’s updated guidance

Mon, Apr 27, 2020 14:29

Welsh Government says you can only cycle within walking distance of home

Updated guidance on exercise during lockdown issued

Fri, Apr 24, 2020 14:36