There might be a perception among some people that new schemes for cyclists and pedestrians in Swansea get most of the funding at the expense of roads. But that's not the case, according to council figures.
In 2021-22, just under £3.9 million was spent on Active Travel schemes, as they are known, while just over £9 million was spent on roads. The difference was higher the previous year. You can get more Swansea news and other story updates by subscribing to our newsletters here.
It's also not a direct comparison as the shared-use paths are new infrastructure where as money spent roads is for repairs, resurfacing and general maintenance. However, there are 690 miles of roads maintained by Swansea Council compared to 75 miles of shared-use paths, roads are generally used more than shared-use paths, and roads take a battering from vehicles - including the chunky SUVs so many people drive - and the weather.
