THE PUBLIC can have their say on current walking and cycling routes in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) as well as potential future ones.
A consultation running from May 29 until August 20 will allow residents to have their say on the current active travel network map, which outlines the existing walking and cycling routes in Rhondda Cynon Taf along with proposed new routes that are being planned and developed for the future.
The council says encouraging active travel as part of people’s day-to-day journeys is an important priority with each council in Wales required to map their current walking and cycling routes, which also includes detailing their plans for the future.
This needs to be reviewed and updated regularly with the input of residents an important part of this process, the council says.
Online residents will be able to visit the Let’s Talk Engagement website for information about the consultation along with a questionnaire where feedback can be formally submitted.
The council will promote this page on its Facebook and Instagram pages throughout the consultation but comments made on social media will not be recorded in the consultation.
There will also be opportunities for residents to take part offline with face-to-face public events currently being arranged.
These will take place across several communities with locations, times, and dates to be confirmed soon.
Councillor Andrew Morgan, cabinet member with responsibility for capital infrastructure, said: “One of our key priorities continues to be promoting walking and cycling in our communities as we hope to encourage more people be active in their daily journeys.
“This will improve health and wellbeing, reduce traffic congestion on our roads, and help to protect the environment. To achieve this we’re continuing to invest heavily in active travel by improving our existing routes and creating new ones in our communities.”
He said the Welsh Government had supported the council’s investment in active travel over a number of years and in March 2026 RCT received confirmation of the next round of local projects funded via the Cardiff Capital Region Transport Fund (2026-27).
This allocated £390,000 for active travel minor works, scheme development, and promotion of the network map as well as £660,000 to take forward the active travel design linked to the future Llanharan Sustainable Transport Corridor.
The council also received £298,000 to improve the pedestrian environment in Penywaun through a Safe Routes in Communities scheme.
He also mentioned the £12m investment in the Rhondda Fach Active Travel Route which is nearing overall completion.
He said much of the main 10km walking and cycling route is already available and the final section between Ferndale and Tylorstown is on course to open very soon.
He said: “The overall route will become a fantastic asset spanning many communities and I’m confident that it will continue to be very popular with residents and visitors to the Rhondda Fach.”
