Commentary on Sections Section 4: Arrangements for discharge of transport functions
21.This section enables the Assembly, after consulting the local authorities involved and anyone else it thinks appropriate, to give directions to two or more local authorities in Wales to enter into specified arrangements in relation to the discharge of transport functions, including arrangements for those functions to be discharged jointly. For example, the Assembly will work in close partnership with local authorities and other stakeholders to develop the Wales Transport Strategy. The proposals for joint working enable the Assembly to require local authorities to work together to produce and implement joint local transport plans on a basis consistent with the Wales Transport Strategy. These new arrangements will make it easier to tackle regional transport issues since the plans will act as a focus for co-ordinating transport services and facilities throughout a region.