Cyclists in Wales have been told they can ride up to 40 miles to exercise, compared to five miles by motorists. Welsh Government has said this is a reasonable move but it’s attracted criticism because some other exercise like playing tennis, where players are more than two metres apart, is still banned. Knox Road, Cardiff, opposite the city’s prison, is the least safe car park in Wales and the … [Read more...]
Newslines 20 September
If you’re planning to watch the Rugby World Cup games at a club or pub, beware the fact that drink drive accidents markedly increase between 1 and 4pm on a Sunday. Men are the main culprits, mostly younger drivers, says insurethebox.com . New trams on South Wales proposed £738M metro network will not have toilets, it has been learned. Transport for Wales says passengers would be able to use … [Read more...]
Road safety push for cyclists and walkers
Safety group IAM RoadSmart said proposals announced to shake up the Highway Code to make motorists always give way to pedestrians and cyclists do not go far enough. It says there is a need to include longer-term measures to keep drivers and cyclists segregated in a safer cycling environment and for schools to include the subject in curricula. In a move designed to boost the … [Read more...]
Wales’ bus lanes could share with HGVs
A plan to let HGVs use bus lanes has been suggested by the Traffic Commissioner for Wales, Nick Jones. He has put the proposal in his annual report to Welsh Government and said the road transport industry is “essential for the ecnomy and provision of services.” The move would improve traffic flow in some locations but has been criticised by Sustrans who fear it will be … [Read more...]
Briefly 6 February
Plans are being drawn up for a third bridge over the Menai Straits. Wales’ economy secretary Ken Skates says extensive transport improvements are envisaged for the North Wales area and with a new power station on Anglesey and increased traffic there is a real need for the new crossing. Welsh motorists are getting the message about drink-driving. Home Office figures show 4,800 people were … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 October
Homeowners in university cities will benefit from the sharing economy. An estimated 130,000 will take their cars to university this month but they will probably have nowhere to park and YourParkingSpace.co.uk offer students and residents a parking solution. Lorries with poor visibility and a possible danger to cyclists will be banned in London from 2024. A safety grading system will mean … [Read more...]
Users views sought over new plans
The Welsh Government want people to take a new step in drawing up local plans. Rebecca Evans AM, the Welsh Government Minister with responsibility for Active Travel, used the launch of a new campaign this week by Wales’ leading walking and cycling organisations to urge people to have their say on how their communities could be better designed for getting around on foot and by bike. Because … [Read more...]
Welsh cyclists want balanced approach to leisure legislation
Top cycling bodies met Welsh Assembly Members to voice their support for CTC, the national cycling charity, and Open MTB’s campaign Trails for Wales. Trails for Wales is the rallying cry for the UK’s leading cycle bodies as they respond to the Welsh Government’s consultation “Improving opportunities to access the outdoors for responsible recreation” which runs until 2 October, and call for open … [Read more...]
