Active Travel funding worth £570,000 to develop cycle and walking routes has been awarded to Powys County Council by the Welsh Government.
The schemes will accelerate delivery of a range of active travel improvements linked to Welsh Government transport priorities in and support of the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013.
Fifty-four Active Travel and road safety schemes across Wales will receive a share of over £8 million.
The money received by Powys council will help fund schemes in Newtown and Montgomery, while £55,000 has been earmarked for cycle links to Ysgol Maesydderwen in Ystradgynlais, £103,000 will fund a package of Active Travel schemes in Llandrindod Wells and £20,000 will go towards improving the Active Travel infrastructure across Powys towns generally.
Ken Skates, cabinet secretary for economy and transport, said: “I’m delighted £570,000 of Welsh Government funding is being invested in these important transport schemes in Powys.
“We face major challenges in securing our nation’s physical and mental well-being, both now and for our future generations. Increasing opportunities to safely walk and cycle is a key commitment for the Welsh Government and these schemes offer a very straightforward way of achieving multiple benefits.
“They present a great opportunity to build physical activity into our everyday lives and bring with them associated health improvements, a reduction in motorised traffic and decreases in air pollution, carbon emissions and congestion. These projects will also help people and communities feel safer and more connected.”