Abertillery to Brynmawr Active Travel Phase 1
Active Travel Consultation – Have your say.
Residents, businesses, and all interested parties are invited to have their say on active travel improvements between Brynmawr and Blaina.
In August 2023, we sought your views on how the transport network in the Abertillery to Brynmawr Valley functions for those working in, living in, and visiting the area.
Based on the initial feedback received, we have identified possible walking and cycling improvements in the Abertillery to Brynmawr Valley.
We are now seeking your views on the proposed design for the first phase of the scheme, which is targeted for construction in 2026/27.
As shown on the map, the Phase 1 improvements are on the A467 between the Chapel Road Roundabout and Pilgrims Park. Phase 1 also includes spurs to Market Road, Queen Street (Nantyglo), Blaina High Street and Station Road.
The proposals will feature a shared pedestrian and cyclist track on the eastern side of the A467. Crossings will be upgraded on the Chapel Road roundabout and the A467 / Station Road roundabout respectively.
A separated cycle track along the Rising Sun Industrial Estate access road will also be provided to serve Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg and local business within the industrial estate.
Your feedback will be vital in helping us shape how the scheme is progressed.
View our proposals:
Rising Sun Ind Est General Arrangement.pdf
Coal Brook Vale General Arrangement.pdf
Have your say by completing the following survey:
Copies of the drawings and members of the project team will also be available at a public exhibition being held at the Tabor Centre, Brynmawr on Wednesday 13 November between 3:00pm and 6:00pm.
Frequently asked questions:
Frequently Asked Questions.pdf
In 2013, Welsh Government introduced the Active Travel (Wales) Act with the aim of increasing peoples’ daily physical activity, boosting wellbeing and reducing the reliance on cars for short, purposeful journeys.
All local authorities in Wales are legally required to encourage walking and cycling as a preferred travel mode for purposeful journeys within short distances.
Local authorities must design and deliver suitable routes for active travel within and around their settlements, providing safe and accessible routes for pedestrians, wheelchair users and cyclists.
Please watch our animation to find out more information on active travel.
Glyncoed North/South Link
Please see below some pictures of the work that has been completed on the Glyncoed North/South Link. Designs are underway to extend the route further South.
Ongoing improvements
This year we are working on improving the Active Travel route east of Ystruth Primary School.
During September we will be working with Living Streets to deliver their WOW project within 8 Blaenau Gwent Primary Schools, for more information on this project please visit: WOW, the year-round walk to school challenge
Data Map Wales
Please follow the link below to Data Map Wales which shows the Active Travel Network Map, you will be able to view existing and proposed active travel routes.
Link: https://datamap.gov.wales/maps/active-travel-network-maps/
What are short, purposeful journeys?
An active travel journey is one that someone on foot or by cycle can take to carry out an everyday task, such as:
- Walking or cycling to school
- Walking or cycling to work
- Walking or cycling to the local train or bus station to catch the train for an onward journey
- Walking or cycling to the local shop/pharmacy/Post Office
What is Blaenau Gwent CBC doing about Active Travel in the community?
In 2021, the council has worked alongside Sustrans and other partners to develop its Active Travel Network Map, including developing and improving new and existing routes.
These routes include:
- Bryn Bach Park – Garnlydan
- Tredegar Town Centre - Harford Gardens
- Ebbw Vale Hospital - 3-11 School
- Beaufort – Nantyglo
- Brynmawr - Blaenavon
- Six Bells – Aberbeeg
- Llanhilleth Station - Royal Oak
- Royal Oak - Swffrydd-Crumlin
We want to make active travel a normal part of everyday life; walking or cycling for our short journeys, instead of taking the car, is healthier for us and great for the environment too.
Let’s makes Blaenau Gwent a better place to live, work and visit, for ourselves and future generations.
If you would like to get involved and help develop your local active travel network the please contact Kathryn Childs - Partnerships & Engagement Support Officer (Active Travel) kathryn.childs@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk or visit this page for future updates.