Proposals to make main sustainable journey enhancements in Newport metropolis centre have been unveiled.
The plans, which have been launched by Welsh Authorities, Transport for Wales and Newport Metropolis Council, set out a sequence of enhancements to Newport railway station, Queensway and Outdated Inexperienced roundabout.
Members of the general public are being invited to provide their views as a part of a six-week public session on the proposals which runs from right this moment till 6 April.
The proposals embrace:
- A brand new public transport interchange at Newport rail station, linking rail and bus providers, making the station a hub for sustainable journey
- A brand new interchange to interchange Outdated Inexperienced roundabout, with precedence entry lanes for buses and simplified energetic journey routes that are handy and engaging for all customers
- Higher energetic journey hyperlinks between Outdated Inexperienced, the town centre and the riverfront.
The proposals take ahead key suggestions of the South East Wales Transport Fee that are being overseen by the Burns Supply Unit.
The unit, which is led by Transport for Wales, in partnership with Welsh Authorities and native authorities of Newport, Monmouthshire and Cardiff, is growing a sustainable journey community throughout south-east Wales.
As soon as accomplished, the community will make strolling, biking and utilizing public transport the straightforward possibility for individuals.
Geoff Ogden, chief transport planning and improvement officer at Transport for Wales, stated: “The proposals outlined within the session have the potential to considerably enhance journey in Newport by offering higher hyperlinks between rail and bus and higher routes for strolling, wheeling and biking.
“We might encourage as many individuals as attainable to have their say on the session, to assist form these vital plans for the town.”
Lee Waters MS, Welsh Authorities deputy minister for local weather change with duty for transport, stated:
“Growing energetic journey routes alongside bus and rail providers is central to our plans to make sustainable transport a viable different to utilizing the automotive.
“I’m happy to see Burns Supply Unit, Transport for Wales and native authorities working collectively to make these plans a actuality, guaranteeing the suitable factor to do is the best factor to do for the individuals of Newport.”
Councillor Jane Mudd, chief of Newport Metropolis Council, stated:
“constructing a stronger, greener Newport for is a precedence for the council. Enhancing entry to public transport and energetic journey choices is a vital a part of this work.
“The proposals now we have developed with our companions will hopefully assist individuals to turn into much less depending on vehicles whereas delivering actual, sustainable change for our metropolis.
“These proposals are for the individuals of Newport, and I might urge everyone who lives, works and visits the town to try the plans and tell us what you assume.”
Additional particulars concerning the proposals, in addition to the hyperlink to have your say on the plans, might be discovered on the public session website.
