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The latest publications on all aspects relating to transport in Wales are posted here.



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South East Wales Integrated Transport Task Force

29/04/13
Proposals for the delivery of the future public transport network.
 

Interim report from the South East Wales Integrated Transport Task Force

13/03/13
Report setting out progress made in developing its vision of an integrated and high quality transport system.
 
Advisory Guidance for the Provision of Seat Belts on Dedicated Learner Transport

Advisory Guidance for the Provision of Seat Belts on Dedicated Learner Transport

13/02/13
This guidance explains how Welsh seat belt legislation complements both the UK and EU legislation governing the provision and use of seat belts on dedicated learner transport.
 
High Level Review of Transport and Highways Services - a joint response to the Compact for Change

High Level Review of Transport and Highways Services - a joint response to the Compact for Change

07/12/12
This document brings together the evidence gathered in a high level outline reviewof transport and highways services in Wales, with a specific focus on collaboration.
 

A55 A494 WelTAG Study – Stage 1 Appraisal

12/11/12
Study report for the A55/A494 WelTAG Stage 1 Appraisal commissioned by Welsh Government.
 

North East Wales Area Based Transport Study

12/11/12
Study report for the North East Wales Area Based Transport Study (NEWABTS) commissioned jointly by Welsh Government and Taith.
 
Extending Eligibility Criteria for a Blue Badge to People with Cognitive Impairments: Final Report

Extending Eligibility Criteria for a Blue Badge to People with Cognitive Impairments: Final Report

06/08/12
Final report commissioned following our commitment to consider extending the eligibility for a Blue Badge to people with cognitive impairments.
 
How Do I get a Blue Badge? A Guide for Applicants in Wales

How Do I get a Blue Badge?

13/04/12
A Guide for Applicants in Wales.
 
The Blue Badge Scheme: Organisational rights and responsibilities

The Blue Badge Scheme: Organisational rights and responsibilities

04/04/12
This leaflet provides organisations with information about where they can and cannot park in the on-street environment only and how they should use the organisational Blue Badge properly.
 
The Blue Badge Scheme: Rights and Responsibilities in Wales

The Blue Badge Scheme: Rights and Responsibilities in Wales

29/03/12
Leaflet outlining your responsibilities as a Blue Badge holder.
 
National Transport Plan

National Transport Plan

07/12/11
The National Transport Plan sits alongside the Regional Transport Plans in delivering the Wales Transport Strategy.
 
Walking and Cycling Action Plan 2009 - 2013

Walking and Cycling Action Plan 2009 - 2013

18/11/11
This Action Plan explains how the Welsh Government and our partners are supporting walking and cycling in Wales.
 
Drink drive

Drink Drive

29/11/10
Get caught drink driving and you’ll be processed like any other criminal.
 
M4 Junction 24-28 Variable Speed Limit Scheme

M4 Junction 24-28 Variable Speed Limit Scheme

24/08/10
The Scheme aims to keep traffic moving between Junction 24 (the Coldra) and Junction 28 (Tredegar Park) by adjusting the speed limit, helping to make journeys safer and more reliable.
 
Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions Operational Guidance to Local Authorities

Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions Operational Guidance to Local Authorities

25/05/10
This Operational Guidance sets out the policy and regulatory framework for local authorities to help them set their parking strategies and, if appropriate, enforcing those policies.
 
Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions-Guidance on The Certification of Approved Devices

Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions - Guidance on The Certification of Approved Devices

25/05/10
This document explains the certification process and how applicants can apply for certification of devices such as closed circuit TV cameras currently not covered under an existing approval.
 
Statutory guidance to local authorities on the Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions

Statutory guidance to local authorities on the Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions

25/05/10
This document provides guidance for local authorities about how to operate Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE).
 
National Transport Plan - WelTAG Assessment

National Transport Plan - WelTAG Assessment

29/03/10
The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the process and activities involved in developing and testing the emerging National Transport Plan (NTP).
 
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Environmental Statement

National Transport Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) - Environmental Statement

29/03/10
During the development of the National Transport Plan (NTP) a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) was undertaken.
 
Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) - Statement to inform an appropriate assessment

National Transport Plan - Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) - Statement to inform an appropriate assessment

29/03/10
This report covers the Screening and Appropriate Assessment stages of HRA. The assessments have been based on the content of the final National Transport Plan.
 
Equality Impact Assessment

National Transport Plan - Equality Impact Assessment

29/03/10
This assessment was carried out at an early stage in the development of the National Transport Plan, and has been revised throughout the process of engagement and consultation.
 
M4 Widening Junction 29 Castleton to Junction 32 Coryton

M4 Widening Junction 29 Castleton to Junction 32 Coryton

25/01/10
This brochure provides additional information about the works carried out to widen the M4 junction 29 Castleton to junction 32 Coryton.
 
A Modern Blue Badge Scheme for Wales: Action Plan for key stakeholders

A Modern Blue Badge Scheme for Wales: Action Plan for key stakeholders

11/01/10
This action plan sets out plans to improve the blue badge scheme for disabled parking.
 
Travel Behaviour Code Statutory Guidance

Travel Behaviour Code Statutory Guidance

15/12/09
This guidance is issued under section 15 of the Learner Travel (Wales) Measure 2008. It contains statutory guidance on the Travel Behaviour Code.
 
Guidance on Home to School Transport Risk Assessments

Guidance on Home to School Transport Risk Assessments

27/11/09
This guidance has been developed to assist local authorities and operators in carrying out risk assessments on home to school transport.
 
Guidelines for Setting Local Speed Limits in Wales

Guidelines for Setting Local Speed Limits in Wales

05/11/09
This guidance encourages Local Authorities to review their speed limits on urban and rural roads particularly through communities.
 
Travel behaviour code

Travel behaviour code

30/10/09
The code outlines children and young people’s responsibility to behave responsibly and safely whilst travelling to and from school or college.
 
Drug driving

Drug driving

15/08/09
Your eyes will give you away.
 
Ministerial Advisory Group on the Economy and Transport: Phase 2 Transport Report recommendations and the Welsh Government's response

Ministerial Advisory Group on the Economy and Transport: Phase 2 Transport Report recommendations and the Welsh Government's response

15/07/09
The Ministerial Advisory Group's report on transport and the Welsh Government's response.
 

Learner Travel Operational Guidance

07/04/09
The Learner Travel (Wales) Measure 2008 (“the Measure”) was passed by the National Assembly for Wales on 30th September 2008 and approved by Her Majesty in Council on 10th December 2008.
 
Community Transport Concessionary Fares Initiative

Community Transport Concessionary Fares Initiative

16/03/09
An independent study has been carried out by Capita Symonds to evaluate the success of the initiative.
 
Monitoring Report on the Intra Wales Air Service

Monitoring Report on the Intra Wales Air Service

06/03/09
Here you will find the report on the findings of the first complete year of service for the Intra Wales Air Service.
 
Welsh Transport Planning and Appraisal Guidance (WelTAG)

Welsh Transport Planning and Appraisal Guidance (WelTAG)

02/06/08
WelTAG is a new transport appraisal tool for Wales. It is applicable to transport projects, plans and programmes.
 
The Wales Freight Strategy

The Wales Freight Strategy

20/05/08
The “Wales Freight Strategy” sets out high-level aims and policies for freight transport, and identifies a series of “steps” towards their delivery.
 
The Wales Transport Strategy

The Wales Transport Strategy

06/05/08
This document supersedes the Transport Framework for Wales.