Swansea Council has secured more than £3million for transport related improvements in the city.
In total, £3.188 million has been allocated to Swansea and will be invested in a wide range of projects.
Projects to boost public transport links, flood alleviation works, along with electric vehicles charging points and walking/cycling infrastructure have been included in the successful bid made to Welsh Government earlier in the year.
£600k is going towards the development of a strategic transport plan to improve sustainable transport along the Northern City Link (between Penllergaer and the city centre), boosting
Some of the funding (£380k) has been earmarked for the Swansea Valley Bus Corridor programme – which seeks to improve reliability of bus services travelling from the north of the city through to the city centre and on to Mumbles.
Further improvements could see the development of an integrated transport hub in Mumbles, converting the Dairy car park into a hub for buses, making it easier for public transport to travel to and from the popular seaside village.
More than £200k has also been secured as part of the settlement to improve roads in the city that are prone to flooding, including Killay and Scurlage in Gower.
Plans to create a much-needed safe walking and cycling route across Clyne common have also taken a step forward with £50k awarded to complete the next stages in the planning process for the route.
Additional funding will be used to develop proposals for sections of active travel infrastructure between Penclawdd and Gowerton and between Loughor and Gowerton.
On-street electric charging points are also planned as part of the grant allocation.
Andrew Stevens, Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure, said: “A wide variety of transport related projects will benefit from this latest Welsh Government grant.
“Keeping everyone on the move in Swansea is a key priority, whether its by car, bus or cycling and walking.
“Key routes into and out of the city continue to be looked at in terms of development so that sustainable transport such as bus services are prioritised and can be made more reliable and frequent.
“Clyne common is still a priority in terms of creating a safe walking and cycling route that links between Bishopston and the seafront on Swansea Bay. The funding we have received in relation to this scheme will enable us to take the scheme to the next phase and get the route developed as soon as possible.”
