THE TRANSPORT DIRECTORATE - WELSH NORTH - SOUTH TRANSPORT LINKS STUDY - TRANSPORT STRATEGY - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This report presents a study providing a comprehensive review of all transport options for improving north-south transport links in Wales; it includes rail and road route maps of Wales. The study was also required to develop a strategy and priorities to improve some sections of four trunk roads, and assess the adequacy of existing service facilities along north-south routes. The methodology of the study covered: (1) consultations with trunk road agents, local authorities, major transport operators, transport users,and other interested bodies; (2) collection of data about road, bus, and rail travel; (3) examination of the existing situation; (4) assessment of likely changes in demand and provision of services; (5) specification and assessment of policy options; and (6) prioritisation of transport improvements. One road option and two rail options were rejected as impracticable. The proposed highway improvement schemes are local schemes, and allow for environmental issues, accessibility, and local transport needs. Several specific schemes are proposed, together with general improvement of facilities for lorry drivers. In public transport, recommendations were made to reroute some existing train services, improve interchange of services and modes, and study a route for a north-south coach service.

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  NATIONAL ASEMBLY FOR WALES

  TRANSPORT DIRECTORATE, GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, DINERTH ROAD
  COLWYN BAY,   United Kingdom  LL28 4UL
• Publication Date: 2000

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: i+11p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Arterial highways; Buses; Carriers; Data collection; Highways; Improvements; Itinerary; Local government agencies; Maps; Policy; Private transportation; Public transit; Railroad transportation; Strategic planning; Travel
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• ITRD Terms: 1271: Coach; 8623: Data acquisition; 2755: Highway; 9108: Improvement; 699: Itinerary; 698: Journey; 192: Local authority; 2748: Main road; 4074: Map; 173: Policy; 141: Priority (gen); 746: Private transport; 744: Public transport; 1173: Rail bound transport; 274: Transport operator; 8119: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Policy; Public Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00799595
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• ISBN: 0-7504-2444-3
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Oct 6 2000 12:00AM