The Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) Transport
Authority, working closely with the Welsh Government, Transport for
Wales and others, has been established
as a sub-committee by the CCR Cabinet to facilitate the City Deal
by coordinating transport planning and investment across the
region. The development and integration of a new transport system
plays a vital role in the economic transformation of the
CCR as it is essential for connecting
communities and will enable individuals to travel. The improved
transportation of the Capital Region can also bring potential
opportunities to new areas for further economic development and
expansion.
The CCR Transport Authority, which
is chaired by the Leader of Bridgend
County Borough Council, Councillor Huw
David, plays a key role in advising the CCR Cabinet on recommended
strategies to achieve transport objectives within the region. It
works closely with and supports local
authorities in any transport-related collaboration and
imparts transport expertise when needed.
One of the main priorities with regards to an improved transportation is the
delivery of the South Wales Metro. £738million of the City
Deal fund has been pre-allocated for the
project, which will be split between the Valley Lines
Electrification programme and the wider
South Wales Metro scheme. The Department of Transport and Welsh
Government will hold the main responsibilities for both. For more
information on the South East Wales Metro, visit Transport for
Wales.