Cycling is getting a boost in Swansea after a long-term multi million transport plan was approved.
Swansea Council has adopted its Local Transport Plan which covers 2015 – 2020.
The plan details a variety of transport-related schemes including the development of city centre cycle network. The network will provide off-road cycling through the city centre. A section of the path is already under construction near McDonalds in Castle Square.
A new 1.5km cycle route will be created along Fabian Way to provide a transport link for students travelling to and from the Swansea Bay campus. Construction of the route is expected to start in May this year.
Also included in the plan is the development of a key transport link between the Liberty Stadium and the city centre. Phase two of the road construction is currently under way and when completed will help relieve congestion on Neath Road in Hafod.
Mark Thomas Cabinet Member for Environment & Transportation said: “We need to make clear what our priorities are when looking at transport as a whole in the city.
“The number of vehicles on our roads is always increasing and we need to look at schemes that will help relieve congested routes such as Neath Road in Hafod.
“Cycling is something we need to develop if we want more people to view it as alternative means of getting about the city in a safe way. So we are focussing on how and where we can create additional cycling paths.”
Other schemes also listed in the plan include electric charging points for electric vehicles and extending the Landore Park & Ride.
Adoption of the plan follows a widespread consultation on transport related issues with local and regional organisations and transport operators.
The Swansea related schemes feature as part of the overall plan for South West Wales and includes schemes submitted by Carmthernshire, Pembrokeshire and Neath & Port Talbot Councils. The completed transport plan has now been submitted to the Welsh Government.
Around £26 million was invested in transport related schemes in the region during the previous five years under the Regional Transport Plan.
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