What steps is the Cabinet Minister taking to ensure that active travel routes are being used by residents?
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 places duties on local authorities to promote active travel as a means of reducing or limiting air pollution. The Welsh Government and Transport for Wales support local authorities in delivering this duty, including through the Active Travel Promotional Toolkit, which provides promotional materials, imagery, campaign resources and case studies to help encourage greater use of active travel routes. We also support local authorities to share best practice and learn from one another through forums such as the Active Travel Officers Group, helping to maximise the benefits of active travel investment and encourage more people to choose active travel for everyday journeys across Wales.