6. Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport: Active Travel Integrated Network Maps

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 6:12 pm on 27 February 2018.

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Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour 6:12, 27 February 2018

I think Vikki Howells makes a really valid, very important point that we shouldn't just view roads as the only infrastructure that people can use for cycling. I've noticed in my constituency that upgrading the Llangollen canal towpath has proven to be incredibly important for cyclists to be able to access places of work and to get to school in Llangollen. I think also tunnels can play a very important role, whereas in more urban areas I think it's essential that dedicated cycle routes and cycle highways are considered. So, wherever you are in Wales, there should be a bespoke solution that's developed by the local authority in conjunction with third sector partners. I'm sure that Sustrans would take a very keen interest in advising and supporting any local authority that wants to develop an innovative solution to the particular challenges that they face. I'm very pleased, in the case of Vikki Howells, to have been able to provide the local authority with the funding to take forward further work that could be required in order to convert that particular tunnel into a cycle way.