| In their initial reaction to the Welsh Government’s Roads Review response, Duncan Dollimore, Cycling UK head of campaigns said: “The Welsh Government’s Roads Review marks the most significant change in UK roads building policy over the last 20 years. The proposals are bold in principle and forward looking as they realise the economic benefit of placing people and the environment at the heart of transport policy. “This is a marked shift from other UK administrations’ simplistic and outdated views of building more roads as the answer to all transport woes from congestion to poor air quality.” The Welsh Government in its Roads Review has said it will apply four test to all future projects before committing to building them. Future road investment for projects will be considered if plans will: – reduce carbon emissions and support a shift to public transport, – walking and cycling;improve safety through small-scale changes; – help the Welsh government adapt to the impacts of climate change; – and provide connections to jobs and areas of economic activity, in a way that maximises the use of public transport, walking and cycling. For further information see: https://www.gov.wales/welsh-government-response-roads-review-html |
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