Travel for all: improving access and inclusion across transport in Wales - Principle 1: feeling safe

We want people to feel safe when using any form of transport.

We want to move beyond a 'health and safety' definition to a more ‘felt’ sense of safety. 

We want people to feel confident when planning and taking journeys at any time.

We will:

• make sure that all new transport infrastructure has enough lighting. This includes places like train and bus stations, bus stops, taxi ranks, and paths for walking, wheeling and cycling
• make sure people feel safe when using or driving a taxi or public hire vehicle in Wales
• make travel easier by helping people plan journeys that suit their needs.

We will:

• Develop practical design and planning guidance to ensure consistent lighting across all transport

Timescale: by spring 2026.

• Ensure transport providers use our lighting guidance for new and existing programmes of work

Timescale: by spring 2030.

• Update guidance for local authorities that includes training requirements for taxi and private hire drivers to help keep passengers and drivers safe

Timescale: by spring 2026.

• Develop a new Transport for Wales digital journey planner that works across transport modes to enable people to confidently plan trips that meet their needs. Non-digital options for accessing these services will be developed alongside the new digital tools to make sure everyone is included.

Timescale: by spring 2030.