Transport plan aims to make 'everyday journeys easier'

RESIDENTS and businesses across Swansea, Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot and Pembrokeshire are set to benefit from major improvements to the region's transport network following Welsh Government approval of the South West Wales Regional Transport Plan.

- STAFF REPORTER

Economy Minister Ken Skates

The plan, which will guide investment and development in transport up to 2030, aims to make it easier, greener and more affordable for people to travel across the region.

It sets out how public transport, walking and cycling routes, and road networks will be improved to better connect communities, support local economies and create a more sustainable future for South West Wales.

The plan has been developed by the Corporate Joint Committee (CJC) for South West Wales, which brings together the four local authorities and the National Park authorities in the region.

It follows an extensive consultation process during which nearly 900 residents, businesses and community organisations shared their views on the draft plan.

The consultation showed that reliable and affordable bus and train services are among the top priorities for people across the region, along with safer walking and cycling routes, and better connections between different types of transport.

The feedback helped shape the final plan, which has now been formally approved by Welsh Government.