Written question WQ83326
- Asked by
- Mark IsherwoodConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Climate Change
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 8 days
Question
What plans does the Welsh Government have to ensure that the National Transport Delivery Plan reflects the commitment of an inclusive and accessible transport system as laid out in Llwybr Newydd?
Answer
Answered by Deputy Minister for Climate Change
In order to deliver Llwybr Newydd, four pathways will be developed – Equality, Decarbonisation, Rural and Integrated Journey Planning Pathway. Each pathway will list the specific commitments in Llwybr Newydd and map out what needs to be done to make them happen. We will then set up working groups to oversee delivery, reporting regularly to a new Transport Performance Board.
The Equality pathway will map the actions needed to meet our legal and policy commitments on the accessibility of infrastructure and services, as well as our commitments on inclusive design, training, policy development and standards, and report back to the Transport Performance Board on delivery. The aim is to ensure that equality is integrated into transport planning at the highest level rather than seen as a separate issue. In line with the five ways of working, we will involve people with direct experience of equality issues including the Transport for Wales Advisory Panel.