Llwydcoed
Residents can now have their say on the Council’s proposals to deliver two targeted Active Travel schemes, that would improve the existing pedestrian and cycle networks at Treorchy and Llwydcoed.
Improving the Active Travel provision within Rhondda Cynon Taf communities continues to be a priority for the Council – to encourage more people to walk and cycle during their everyday journeys. This will help people to lead healthy lifestyles, while creating more vibrant communities and improved air quality.
The Council has recently submitted its updated Integrated Network Map to Welsh Government for its approval – to create an Active Travel Network Map which shows the existing walking and cycling routes in Rhondda Cynon Taf, and which includes the improvements and new routes which are proposed.
Two separate consultation processes, relating to specific proposals within the Treorchy and Llwydcoed local networks, started on Tuesday, March 22. Each consultation will be open for the next three weeks.
Treorchy Active Travel Route – Phase 2a
The scheme proposes a new Active Travel route between Dyfodwg Street and Caemawr Industrial Estate in Treorchy. It would also widen a section of the existing footway to a 3-metre shared use path, construct a new pedestrian crossing located on A4061 (Station Road), install new signage, and deliver associated road markings to formalise the entire length of the new route.
These proposals, if agreed, would form part of a wider Active Travel network providing new routes and links within the vicinity of the town – to serve key facilities and transport links such as Treorchy Comprehensive School, High Street, Treorchy Industrial Estate and Treorchy Railway Station.
Cynon Trail Link and Enhancements at Llwydcoed
The scheme proposes replacing the existing bridge structure (pictured) which carries a key link between the Cynon Trail tramroad and the unnamed road leading to Lon Las and Cwmynysminton Road. The new bridge would be 3.5-metres wide and Active Travel-compliant. In addition, stabilisation work to the river embankment between the new bridge and Hirwaun is also proposed.
The wider Cynon Trail forms part of an Active Travel network providing access to key facilities and transport links – such as local primary schools, Aberdare Town Centre, Hirwaun Industrial Estate and Aberdare Railway Station.
To have your say on either consultation, please visit the webpage here.
Councillor Andrew Morgan, Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf and Cabinet Member with responsibility for Highways and Transportation, said: “Like all Local Authorities across Wales, the Council has submitted its proposals to improve the Active Travel network – and to create an Integrated Network Map which will be the blueprint for our investment in this area going forward. This has been informed by a number of extensive public consultations over the past year, including most recently between August and November 2021.
“Active Travel remains a Council priority, with benefits ranging from improving health and well-being to reducing the number of vehicles on our roads and protecting the environment. Improving local routes is key to helping residents walk and cycle during everyday journeys. Recent examples of investment in this area include realigning the Taff Trail at Cilfynydd this month, reopening a section of the Ynyshir Community Route in recent weeks following landslip damage, and delivering resurfacing, drainage and fencing improvements on the Taff Trail at Glyntaff, Nantgarw, Cilfynydd and Abercynon since January.
“Two specific consultations have now been started in relation to Active Travel improvements at Treorchy and Llwydcoed. Local residents can now find out more about the proposed improvements on the Council’s website, and have their say on what is planned. The feedback received will help officers shape the future proposals at these locations for the benefit of each community.”
Posted on 23/03/2022