http://wales.gov.uk/topics/transport/ Welsh Assembly latest news and events http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/7374778/?lang=en Transport Minister, Edwina Hart, has announced the appointment of Diane McCrea as the Wales board member of Passenger Focus. Fri, 10 May 2013 09:31:50 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/7374778/?lang=en 2013-05-10T09:31:50Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/7370229/?lang=en A scheme which provides £170m additional investment to local authorities across Wales has delivered results in Wrexham, Finance Minister Jane Hutt said today. Thu, 02 May 2013 09:17:21 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/7370229/?lang=en 2013-05-02T09:17:21Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/7235801/?lang=en The contract for the Newtown bypass has been announced by the Minister of Transport, Edwina Hart. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:15:52 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/7235801/?lang=en 2013-03-28T11:15:52Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/130315-int-transport-task-force/?lang=en Carl Sargeant has joined representatives of the South East Wales Transport Alliance and members of the Task Force on Integrated Transport to launch an interim report into their findings to date. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:41:36 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/130315-int-transport-task-force/?lang=en 2013-03-13T11:41:36Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/130307-rail-modernisation/?lang=en Carl Sargeant has described a meeting with the UK Minister of State for Transport Simon Burns to discuss the future of rail in Wales as ‘very positive’.     Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/130307-rail-modernisation/?lang=en 2013-03-07T00:00:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/130304-blue-badge-regs/?lang=en The Minister with responsibility for Transport, Carl Sargeant, has laid the Regulations that will extend the eligibility criteria for Blue Badges. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:03:36 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/130304-blue-badge-regs/?lang=en 2013-03-05T14:03:36Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/130304-active-travel/?lang=en The Minister with responsibility for Transport, Carl Sargeant, has today explained to a Westminster All Party Group how Wales is leading the way in the UK with its new Active Travel Bill. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:08:58 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/130304-active-travel/?lang=en 2013-03-04T16:08:58Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/120218-active-travel-bill/?lang=en Minister for Transport Carl Sargeant visited Millbank Primary school in Ely, Cardiff to mark the laying of the Active Travel Bill before the National Assembly for Wales. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:38:55 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/120218-active-travel-bill/?lang=en 2013-02-18T14:38:55Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/130213school-bus-seat-belt-guidance/?lang=en Local authorities and bus operators are to be given a helping-hand in planning for the introduction of seat belts on dedicated school transport vehicles with the publication of new guidance today. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:31:18 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/130213school-bus-seat-belt-guidance/?lang=en 2013-02-13T16:31:18Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/130207-work-to-enhance-resilience-of-A55/?lang=en Major maintenance work is set to begin on the section of the A55 between the Puffin Roundabout and Penmaenbach headland. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:02:33 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/130207-work-to-enhance-resilience-of-A55/?lang=en 2013-02-07T14:02:33Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/130131gocymru-on-trial-north-wales/?lang=en GoCymru, the new Welsh Government funded smart travel card is to start trials in Wrexham and Bangor. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:13:19 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/130131gocymru-on-trial-north-wales/?lang=en 2013-01-31T09:13:19Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/130117new-bus-funding-scheme/?lang=en Carl Sargeant, has announced a new bus funding scheme to support bus operators, community transport and local authority bus services across Wales. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:50:16 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/130117new-bus-funding-scheme/?lang=en 2013-01-21T15:50:16Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/take-care-during-cold-weather/?lang=en Local Government and Communities Minister, Carl Sargeant, has today advised the public to take extra care as weather forecasts suggest a heavy fall of snow over the next few days. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:47:57 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/take-care-during-cold-weather/?lang=en 2013-01-17T15:47:57Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/6895937/?lang=en The Minister with responsibility for transport, Carl Sargeant has welcomed the provision of dedicated facilities for Heavy Goods Vehicles in North Wales. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:00:02 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/6895937/?lang=en 2013-01-10T11:00:02Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/northwales-electrification/?lang=en The Minister has confirmed that a robust business case will be developed that will capture the full social, economic and environmental benefits for north Wales. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:07:34 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/northwales-electrification/?lang=en 2013-01-09T14:07:34Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/130107conwy/?lang=en The first phase of a major programme of works to upgrade the 21 year old Conwy Tunnel will start this week. Mon, 07 Jan 2013 08:54:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2013/130107conwy/?lang=en 2013-01-07T08:54:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/121214bluebadge/?lang=en The Minister with responsibility for Transport, Carl Sargeant, expands Blue Bladge to people with severe cognitive impairements. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:22:05 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/121214bluebadge/?lang=en 2012-12-14T11:22:05Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/121213a55/?lang=en Welsh Government confirms additional £3m to improve resilience of the trunk road network in North Wales - with a particular focus on the A55. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:07:15 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/121213a55/?lang=en 2012-12-13T11:07:15Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/121210bryntredhov/?lang=en Dualling of the Brynmawr to Tredegar section of the A465 Heads of the Valleys has been granted almost £82m of European money for the scheme. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:10:04 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/121210bryntredhov/?lang=en 2012-12-10T10:10:04Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/121204inttransport/?lang=en The Minister with responsibility for Transport, Carl Sargeant, has underlined his commitment to developing a truly integrated transport infrastructure in Wales. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 13:21:55 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/121204inttransport/?lang=en 2012-12-04T13:21:55Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/121126bluebadge/?lang=en More than one in three people in Wales don’t understand the eligibility rules for Blue Badge disability parking, new figures reveal. Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:57:51 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/121126bluebadge/?lang=en 2012-11-26T15:57:51Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/12112220mphzones/?lang=en The Minister with responsibility for Transport, Carl Sargeant, has called for more 20mph zones in Wales. Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:45:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/12112220mphzones/?lang=en 2012-11-22T15:45:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/121112transportnew/?lang=en Two transport studies looking at ways to improve the transport infrastructure in North East Wales have been published. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:05:48 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/121112transportnew/?lang=en 2012-11-12T14:05:48Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/6756647/?lang=en Carl Sargeant confirms that Wales will start this winter with higher levels of road salt stocks than ever before. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:23:36 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/6756647/?lang=en 2012-11-12T13:23:36Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/121109trialrail/?lang=en The Minister with responsibility for Transport, Carl Sargeant, called on the people of Pembrokeshire to take advantage of the additional train services between Fishguard and Carmarthen. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:45:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/121109trialrail/?lang=en 2012-11-09T15:45:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/121108nwe/?lang=en Transport Minister, Carl Sargeant, re-emphasises the importance of electrification for the North Wales rail line. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:55:59 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/121108nwe/?lang=en 2012-11-08T14:55:59Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/121107nsip/?lang=en Port Talbot Parkway train station is to be one of a series of stations to be improved across Wales under the Wales Station Improvement Programme. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:31:37 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/121107nsip/?lang=en 2012-11-07T16:31:37Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/121106bluebadge/?lang=en The Minister for Local Government and Communities, Carl Sargeant, has outlined how the Welsh Government is improving the lives of Blue Badge holders in Wales by tackling Blue Badge fraud. Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:34:28 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/121106bluebadge/?lang=en 2012-11-06T10:34:28Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/6731192/?lang=en Work is to commence this week on a £5.1m project to improve Llandudno Station in North Wales. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/6731192/?lang=en 2012-10-31T07:00:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/121023trains/?lang=en Transport Minister, Carl Sargeant, has praised a new rail safety awareness programme for schools Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:38:34 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/2012/121023trains/?lang=en 2012-10-23T16:38:34Z