December 01, 2019 - 2013 views
Projects in North Wales to encourage cycling, walking and good physical and mental health has received a big boost following an announcement from Welsh Government.
Lee Waters, Deputy Economy and Transport Minister, revealed how £14.5 million of active travel investment will be spent across Wales. Active travel involves making journeys by physically active means benefiting individuals and the environment.
In our locality, the key project investment will focus on the Old Colwyn Promenade which has been said to be a very vulnerable state after years of coastal erosion and rising tides.
£1,688,500 has been confirmed, which will deliver improved active travel facilities while also protecting the Promenade infrastructure from being further damaged.
In addition over £800,000 will be spent on other projects in Conwy benefiting communities. This will include £286,000 on active travel centred around Rhos Point and a £60,000 cycle path development which is already underway at Caer Seion.
Other local projects include:
Ysgol Glanwydden and Y Creuddyn active travel improvement.
Llandudno congestion reduction additional active travel link.
Hospital Road, Llandudno off-road cycle link.
Conwy West uncontrolled crossings at Penmaenmawr and Llanfairfechan.
Trefriw to Llanwst shared route, Llanrwst.
Lee Waters, Deputy Economy and Transport Minister, said: "We are facing a climate emergency, an obesity epidemic and an air quality crisis – and active travel can help us address all of these.
"Across Wales we need to do things differently. I have been clear that we need to think big, show ambition and be radical.
"These projects are a step in the right direction to achieve the change we need, and we will continue to make significant investment to make active travel the obvious choice for more journeys in Wales".
