Residents urged to have their say on active travel plans for Carmarthen and Llandovery
PEOPLE across Carmarthenshire are being urged to help shape the future of walking and cycling routes in two key towns.
Carmarthenshire County Council has launched new consultations seeking the views of residents, businesses and stakeholders on proposed active travel improvements in Carmarthen and Llandovery.
The authority, working alongside consultants Mott MacDonald and Burroughs, has developed proposals aimed at enhancing connectivity and encouraging more everyday journeys to be made on foot, by bike or by wheelchair.
Carmarthen proposals
In Carmarthen, plans focus on improving links from Castle Hill junction to the Tywi Valley Path via Abergwili.
The proposed routes are designed to better connect key destinations across the town, creating more opportunities for walking, wheeling and cycling as part of daily life.
The Carmarthen consultation opens on Wednesday (Feb 25) and will run until March 18.
A drop-in session will be held on Wednesday, March 11, from 12pm to 6pm at Abergwili Church Hall, where residents can find out more and share their views.
Llandovery plans
Meanwhile, in Llandovery, proposals centre on a new active travel route from Llandovery railway station, via Llandovery College, towards Ysgol Rhys Pritchard.
The scheme aims to provide safer routes for school pupils, college students, commuters and the wider community.
The consultation on the Llandovery proposals will close on March 13. A public drop-in event will take place at Llandovery Leisure Centre on Friday, February 27, between 10am and 7pm.
‘Valuable community feedback’
Cllr Edward Thomas, Cabinet Member for Transport, Waste and Infrastructure Services, said previous community engagement had played a key role in shaping active travel networks.
“We have previously gained valuable insight and feedback from communities, which has been very beneficial when developing active travel networks in Carmarthen and Llandovery,” he said.
“I encourage everyone to have their say either using the online survey or by attending a drop-in session.”
Online surveys for both schemes are available via the council’s website. Paper copies can also be obtained from council Hwbs in Llanelli, Carmarthen and Ammanford.
