Written - Publication of the National Transport Plan and announcement of plans for taking forward the Sustainable Travel Centres Initiative

The National Transport Plan sets out our five year plan for developing a modern transport network – one that supports renewal of our economy, a more inclusive society and helps us tackle climate change.  It sets out how we will deliver our One Wales commitments and the Wales Transport Strategy. 

A key focus in the Plan is how we improve integration, and central to this will be spreading the successes of our first sustainable travel initiative in Cardiff across Wales. 

Today I am announcing the next stage in our programme of Sustainable Travel Centres.  The next initiative to be taken forward is the Môn a Menai Sustainable Travel Area, which includes public transport infrastructure projects within the city of Bangor and the Menai area, proposed walking and cycling infrastructure projects together with smarter travel projects such as travel plans for main employers, bus service improvements and the Beic Môn a Menai project.   A press release will be issued today and a copy is attached.

I am also publishing the final National Transport Plan, following public consultation last year.  I was pleased to see over 370 responses, covering a range of topics, from individuals and organisations; this reflects the significance of our plans to improve transport across Wales.