Transport Survey...Outline Recommendations

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Community Transport in the upper Rhondda Fawr

a study for Abergorci Community Hall

Meurig Parri - August 2003

2. Outline Recommendations:

   2.1 Community Transport Improvements

    2.1.1. Could be Implemented Now:

      • Social Services vehicles should be made available for community use.

      • Set up a community car scheme in the Blaenrhondda / Treherbert area.

      • Set up a CT Forum which will meet regularly.

      • Community groups should be invited to consider operating systems of volunteer ‘escorts’ who can help people with mobility difficulties.

   2.1.2. To be Considered by the Borough Wide CT Study:

      • A satellite CT minibus operation should be set up in the upper Rhondda Fawr.

      • If possible, run a S.22 service providing a transport link from the upper Rhondda Fawr to Hirwaun.

      • Set up a mobile Shopmobility scheme.

      • Increase and improve the marketing of CT services.

      • Increased LHB involvement and investment should be sought in the CT sector.

      • A mechanism should be established to constantly review and assess the need for CT.

      • Co-operation between CT operators should be encouraged.

      • Concessionary travel should be extended to CT.

      • RCT CB Council should consider providing vehicles for use by CT organisations.

      • A feasibility study for a ‘Wheels to Work’ scheme should be undertaken.

   2.2 Other Transport Improvements

   2.2.1. Could be Implemented Now:

      • Maximise use of the Ystrad / Maerdy bus-rail link, and restore the Treherbert link.

      • Encourage better co-ordination of timings of the X9, 120/130 and 121 services in Treherbert.

   2.2.2. To be Considered by a Borough Wide Public Transport Study:

      • Improve the provision and accessibility of transport information.

      • Construct a cycle route, using the disused track bed of the railway from Blaenrhondda to Llwynypia.

      • Train bus and taxi drivers in disability awareness and customer care.

      • Promote a more environmentally friendly transport framework.

      • Instigate circular minibus routes which serve the dual needs of local people and tourists.

      • Take measures to prevent the obstruction of buses by parked vehicles.

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