The project is designed to encourage an increase in the numbers of people visiting the countryside in the Neath Port Talbot Valleys using (more sustainable) public transport. It is aimed at both day and staying visitors; and at residents of NPT to get out and explore their beautiful hinterland.
There will be a number of key actions to achieve this aim:
- A complete appraisal of the attractions, activities and walks that are accessible by bus in all the rural wards
- An audit of the provision of waiting facilities and timetable information at key bus stops serving the above
- Engagement with local organisations, tourism and other local businesses to get buy in to the concept of bringing in more people by bus and ensuring the availability of hospitality and supporting services
- Designation of suitable walking routes (either circular or out and back routes starting and finishing at the same bus stop; or linear walks starting and finishing at different bus stops)
- Walking the selected routes and preparing itineraries which include the walk itself, availability of local services (food & drink, toilets, etc) and suitable bus services there and back
- Preparation of bus stop specific information posters which will include a map showing walks, attractions and local services; and space for the route timetable
- Preparation of pictorial posters for display at train and bus stations in Neath and Port Talbot showing the range of bus routes to access the main walks and country attractions
- Preparation of information posters showing availability and times of public transport services for distribution to hotels, guest houses, restaurants, cafes, pubs, camp sites, activity centres, country parks, libraries, etc
- Input into two editions of Swansea Bay Visitor Travel Guide NPT area information
- Continuous e-marketing using our site www.swanseabaywithoutacar.com the definitive site giving up to date information on transport links for visitors and leisure travellers
- Marketing to staying visitors in the wider Swansea Bay area and even in Cardiff to take day visits to NPT by train/bus
- Working with bus companies to help improve and promote the appropriate services
Project details
- Funding amount:
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£20,000
- Funding source:
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LEADER Local Development Fund
- Area:
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Neath Port Talbot
- Completion:
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- Theme:
- 1
- Measure:
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19.2
- BayTrans: Countryside
Contact:
- Name:
- John Davies
- Telephone number:
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07967 389329
- Email address:
- johnbaytrans@btinternet.com
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