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News - Major investment in Regional Transport Plans

1st April 2010

£22 million of investment for Wales' four Regional Transport Plans was announced today by the Welsh Assembly Government

The funding will be shared between the four regional transport consortia that represent local authorities. Each of the consortia has submitted a Regional Transport Plan to the Assembly Government that outlines how they will maintain and improve the transport network in their area.

The allocations by region are:

SEWTA £9.152 million.
SWWITCH £4.909 million.
Taith £4.928 million.
TraCC £3.014 million.

Projects funded through the regional transport plans include:

£3.25 million for Swansea Transport Package, including completion of the improvements to the Quadrant bus station in Swansea.
£300,000 for the Carmarthen to Swansea bus route.
£300,000 for the Pembroke Dock interchange.
£900,000 to improve the Pont Briwet Bridge in Penrhyndeudraeth.
£620,000 for the Bridgend Transport interchange.
£1 million for Park and Ride at Cardiff East and Cardiff South West.
Funding for walking and cycling schemes in Monmouth, Merthyr Tydfil and Treforest.
Park and ride facilities at Sarn and Pencoed rail station.
Multi-use interchanges at Bangor and Llandudno rail stations. These improvements will make it easier to get to the train stations on foot, by bicycle, bus, motorcycle, taxi and car.
Funding for the Chirk station interchange.
£600,000 for Prestatyn bus station.
£300,000 for the Cleppa Park to Bassaleg walking and cycling path.

Making the announcement, Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones said: This devolved government is determined to invest in and create a modern, sustainable, efficient transport network for the whole of Wales. Regional Transport Plans play a central part in this as councils work together to achieve this vision. I am pleased to be able to announce £22 million for the next financial year to enable local authorities to deliver improvements in their region and build on the progress we have made.

"The focus of the works will be on integrated transport with support for walking and cycling, helping us to deliver our commitment to encourage healthier and sustainable forms of transport. I expect the consortia to use this money wisely and help create a sustainable transport network.