Written question WQ83484

Our strategy for enabling sustainable transport is clearly set out in Llwybr Newydd, the Wales Transport Strategy. It sets out our vision for an accessible, sustainable and efficient transport system that will achieve greater use of active travel, public transport and low emissions vehicles. Llwybr Newydd changes our approach to the way we make decisions and investments. The sustainable transport hierarchy gives priority to meeting the demand for travel by walking, cycling and public transport ahead of private motor vehicles.

I recently agreed a further £9.3m of funding to local authorities and Transport for Wales to projects supporting the development and delivery of the North Wales Metro including enhancements to active travel, bus, and rail infrastructure across the north.

This year alone the Welsh Government is investing £75 million in active travel, our biggest investment to date, providing people with access to high quality active travel routes across Wales, so that they feel safe to get out of their car to cycle or walk.