A county borough wide consultation calling on the public to give views on walking and cycling routes in Neath Port Talbot will start soon.
The consultation is in relation to the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013 that requires councils to map out, plan and continue to improve active travel networks that are used by pedestrians and cyclists.
The 12 week consultation period has started and will inform residents and any other interested parties on the routes which have been considered appropriate for inclusion on the Existing Route Map.
The Council’s Existing Route Map outlines existing route infrastructure that meet the criteria within the Active Travel regulations as set out by Welsh Government. The routes have been identified as being suitable for everyday journeys to destinations such as schools and places of work. Active Travel routes do not include journeys that are made solely for recreational purposes.
The purpose of the Act is to ensure that local residents have suitable walking and cycling routes when making a journey to lessen the reliance on motorised transport.
Councillor Ali Thomas OBE, Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council said, “We are eager for local residents to be fully involved throughout this consultation period. It is vital that everyone has their say into the future developments of walking and cycling routes throughout the borough.”
If you would like to make a comment on the Existing Route Map, visit http://www.npt.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=13525
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