Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has earmarked more than £5 million for transport projects in 2026/27 to improve highways, public transport, active travel, and road safety across the county.

A further £390,000 will support active travel minor works, scheme development, monitoring, and updates to the active travel network map to underpin small walking and cycling improvements and future schemes.

£1.369 million is allocated for Porth park and ride phase three to expand parking linked to the Porth Transport Hub and the broader South Wales Metro improvements, enabling easier multi-modal journeys.

Funding for 2026/27 comes from the Welsh Government via the Cardiff Capital Region Regional Transport Fund, targeting major schemes, local travel improvements, safe routes, and better transport connections.

£94,600 is set aside for road safety education, training, and publicity to raise awareness and promote safer road use in communities and schools.

£2.01 million will continue developing the Cynon Gateway Link Road to improve connectivity between the A4059 and the A465, easing local transport pressures and supporting long-term growth.

£75,000 is awarded for the Abernant Tunnel project linking Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare, a cross-boundary scheme led by Merthyr Tydfil Council to foster long-term active travel links.

£298,900 is allocated to the Penywaun Safe Routes in Communities scheme to boost pedestrian safety around Pen-Y-Waun Primary School and encourage safer journeys to school.

£150,000 is dedicated to the Pontypridd Northern Gateway project to improve access to Pontypridd bus station and strengthen sustainable transport links in the town centre.

£150,000 will fund speed cameras as part of a regional road safety allocation to support targeted speed management and broader safety improvements at key locations.

£660,000 funds the Llanharan Sustainable Transport Corridor to advance active travel design along the Llanharan corridor, promoting walking, wheeling, and cycling.