| Theme | Issues | Opportunities |
|---|
| Existing and future active travel network |
Limited current active travel provision within the study area, with no link between Glan Conwy to Llandudno Junction. |
Conwy’s revised Active Travel Network Map has been developed in draft and highlights aspirations for integrated network with connections from Glan Conwy to Llandudno Junction. |
| Local connections by public transport |
Irregular and infrequent public transport services. No direct connections from Glan Conwy to Conwy. |
Enabling walking and cycling over shorter distances would provide alternative travel options to public transport and private car. |
| Road network provision |
On-road cycling is low and generally remained constant over time, with little growth.
The road environment is not conducive to cycling. Some accidents involving cyclists along A470 and A547. |
Providing dedicated infrastructure for cyclists would significantly enhance the environment for active travel. |
| Methods of travel |
High levels of private car usage and low levels of cycling. |
Dedicated active travel provision, alongside wider behavioural change measures, could result in a notable shift away from cars. |
| Destinations and access to opportunities |
A range of amenities, required by residents of Glan Conwy, are in Llandudno Junction and Conwy.
Access to services from Glan Conwy is considered poor by Welsh standards.
A lack of links between communities makes it challenging to access services by walking, cycling or wheeling. |
Improved active travel infrastructure would improve access to employment, education and other amenities, as well as benefitting health and well-being of local residents. |
| People likely to travel by bike (propensity to cycle) |
Low levels of current active travel. |
Reasonable preference for cycling from Glan Conwy to Llandudno Junction – a potential not yet met. Short distance trips could be converted from private car to active travel. |
| Role of tourism |
Tourist and leisure trips not a primary focus of Active Travel (Wales) Act. |
A wide variety of tourist and leisure attractions in the area, with access to longer-distance touring routes. Offers potential to expand local active travel for tourism and leisure purposes. |