Ambition North Wales has warmly welcomed confirmation by Welsh Government on its distribution of the Regional Transport Fund to councils across the region, which will set in motion a wide range of travel and transport improvements.
The Regional Transport Fund is a new Welsh Government funding mechanism that will begin on 1 April 2026. The funded schemes, stem from the policies and interventions set out in the North Wales Regional Transport Plan 2025-2030 – a plan developed by Ambition North Wales in partnership with local authorities, Transport for Wales and Welsh Government.
The developments, which will take place across the six local authority areas in North Wales over the next year, are a mix of improvements to services and infrastructure as well as funded preparatory work such as feasibility studies, designs and business cases.
The funding will benefit road safety, public transport, highways and active travel, with projects designed to deliver a more accessible, sustainable, affordable and integrated transport system for the region.
With funding now being allocated, local authorities will begin delivery of the approved first-year schemes from April. Reaching this stage marks a significant achievement for the region and reflects strong, coordinated collaboration between councils, supported by Ambition North Wales in its role as the region’s Corporate Joint Committee. Progress will be monitored and reviewed by its Transport Sub-Committee.
Councillor David A Bithell, Chair of the Corporate Joint Committee’s Transport Sub-Committee, said:
“The agreement on schemes, and their subsequent funding by Welsh Government, is a real milestone for us here in North Wales. It is testament to the hard work and commitment of our stakeholders and partners, who are working together for the benefit of communities and businesses both locally and regionally.”
Councillor Glyn Banks, Committee Vice-chair, added:
“We have excellent regional foundations on which to build as these agreed transport projects progress, complete, and others begin. Delivery of the schemes by councils will support the regional economy, improve access to jobs and services, and help create a more connected and resilient transport system for the future—one that promotes economic growth, inclusivity and wellbeing.”
The Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates, said:
"I am delighted to confirm nearly £30m of funding, as part of the Regional Transport Fund, to councils across north Wales. This is a significant milestone for the region's transport network as this money will directly benefit communities across all local authority areas, delivering real improvements to people's daily lives.
“The schemes being funded reflect the priorities agreed in partnership between local authorities, Ambition North Wales, Transport for Wales and the Welsh Government. This collaboration will help deliver the connected, sustainable and affordable transport system that the people of north Wales deserve.
“From active travel improvements in Wrexham to money allocated to Sherpa’r Wyddfa and other bus services in Gwynedd; I’m proud that this investment will strengthen the economy and make life easier for people across the region.”
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Conwy |
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Road Safey Education, Training & Publicity |
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Road Safety Educational Interventions |
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Walking, Wheeling and Cycling |
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Penrhyn Bay Active Travel |
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Towyn to Rhyl Strategic Active Travel Route |
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Dolgarrog Active Travel |
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Mor i’r Mynydd/ Coast to Valley Strategic Active Travel route |
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Colwyn Bay Town Centre Active Travel |
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Llysfaen Active Travel |
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Active Travel Core |
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Ultra Low Emission Vehicles |
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Public Electric Vehicle charging in public car parks and information coordination, Conwy |
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Highways |
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B5106 route improvement |
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A470 Overline Bridge Llandudno Junction |
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Colwyn Bay Promenade - Rotary Way to Porth Eirias |
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Denbighshire |
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Road Safey Education, Training & Publicity |
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Capacity and safety enhancements/ pinch point improvements: Collision Cluster sites Denbighshire |
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Road Safety Educational Interventions |
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Walking, Wheeling and Cycling |
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Nant Hall Road, Prestatyn |
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Brook Street/ Maes Pengwern |
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Phase 2 of Corwen to Cynwyd |
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H-Bridge, Rhyl |
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Lenten Pool, Denbigh |
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Ruthin Road, Ystrad Road, Denbigh |
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B4501 to St David's Lane, Denbigh |
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Active Travel Core |
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Public Transport |
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Regional rural bus and coach network Denbighshire |
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Real Time Information infrastructure at various bus hubs, Denbighshire |
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Flintshire |
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Road Safey Education, Training and Publicity |
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Capacity and safety enhancements/pinch point improvements: Collision Cluster sites, Flintshire |
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Road Safety Educational Interventions |
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Walking, Wheeling and Cycling |
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Safe Routes in communities/ home to school transport, Flintshire |
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Bagillt To Greenfield |
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Active Travel links to A494 River Dee Bridge |
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Active Travel Core |
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Public Transport |
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Regional rural bus and coach network, Flintshire |
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North Wales Bus Infrastructure Enhancements - bus priority measures in North Wales |
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Ultra Low Emission Vehicles |
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Public Electric Vehicle charging in public car parks and information coordination, Flintshire |
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Highways |
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Highway maintenance and improvements, Flintshire |
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Capacity and safety enhancements/ pinch point improvements: street lighting renewal |
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Gwynedd |
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Road Safey Education, Training & Publicity |
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Capacity and safety enhancements/pinch point improvements: Collision Cluster sites Gwynedd |
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Road Safety Educational Interventions |
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Walking, Wheeling and Cycling |
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Safe Routes in communities/ home to school transport, Gwynedd |
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Local Active Travel improvement in main settlements (Bangor, Porthmadog, Caernarfon, Pwllheli, Tywyn, Bala, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Dolgellau, Felinheli, Bethesda, Abermaw) |
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Chwilog to Afonwen Active Travel Route |
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Tywyn to Aberdyfi Active Travel Route |
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Active Travel Core |
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Public Transport |
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Implement the bus transformation network Gwynedd |
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Regional rural bus and coach network Gwynedd |
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Ultra Low Emission Vehicles |
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Enhance Public Electric Vehicle charging and information coordination, Gwynedd |
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Highways |
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Llanbedr Transport Improvements |
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Transport Network Resilience Improvements: A499 Penrhos Road flood alleviation improvements |
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Porth Caernarfon (Gateway) Project |
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Highway maintenance and improvements, Gwynedd |
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Isle of Anglesey |
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Road Safey Education, Training & Publicity |
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Road Safety Educational Interventions |
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Road Safety Highway Incident Improvements |
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Walking, Wheeling and Cycling |
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Encouraging sustainable travel: A5025/ B5420 Four Crosses Roundabout improvement |
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Safe Routes in communities/home to school transport, Ynys Mon |
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Active Travel Llanfairpwll (Lon Refail to Lon Graig) |
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Active Travel Malltraeth to Newborough |
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Active Travel Benllech |
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Active Travel Gaerwen |
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Active Travel Amlwch (Phase 1 and Phase 2 on B5111) |
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Active Travel Core |
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Public Transport |
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Integration with strategic public transport services: Public transport infrastructure improvements in Ynys Mon |
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Regional rural bus and coach network Ynys Mon |
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Subsidised taxi rides in rural areas to fill "gaps" in public transport in Ynys Mon |
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Ultra Low Emission Vehicles |
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Public Electric Vehicle charging in public car parks and information coordination, Ynys Mon |
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Highways |
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Resilience Lairds Sites Beaumaris Road (B5109) & A454 Beaumaris Road |
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A5 Resilience Road Project (Pentre Berw) |
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Transport Interchange Newborough |
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Wrexham |
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Road Safey Education, Training & Publicity |
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Capacity and safety enhancements/pinch point improvements: Collision Cluster sites Wrexham |
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Road Safety Educational Interventions |
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Walking, Wheeling and Cycling |
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Mold Road (City centre) active travel corridor |
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Gwersyllt Mold Road Active Travel Corridor |
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Wrexham - Gwersyllt via Rhosrobin |
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Active travel as home to school transport, Wrexham |
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Active Travel Core |
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Public Transport |
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Wrexham City Strategic Transport Plan |
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Ultra Low Emission Vehicles |
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Public Electric Vehicle charging in public car parks and information coordination, Wrexham |
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Highways |
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Highway maintenance and improvements (including innovative maintenance trials), Wrexham |
Over subsequent years, further improvements will be implemented with additional funding allocations for existing and new priority schemes.
The Regional Transport Fund was created following the Welsh Government’s Grants Modernisation Review, with the aim of simplifying, streamlining and aligning transport funding with the Regional Transport Plans developed by the four Corporate Joint Committees in Wales. The Fund replaces several existing local authority transport capital and revenue grants.