Cardiff Council are bringing forward an exciting transport scheme for public consultation today. http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/cycleways 
It’s the next phase of a cycleway that would go from the city centre to the UHW Heath Hospital.
Here’s a thread to try and help explain the plans:

Cycling is vital for the city. Not only is it a healthy, cheap and fun way to get around. It also benefits those who don’t cycle by improving air quality and reducing congestion.
It’s part of a wider transport vision - check our white paper 10 year vision https://www.cardiff.gov.uk/ENG/resident/Parking-roads-and-travel/transport-policies-plans/transport-white-paper/Documents/White%20Paper%20for%20Cardiff%20Transport%202019.pdf

We know lots of people want to cycle more in Cardiff https://www.sustrans.org.uk/bike-life/bike-life-cardiff
But the main barrier is safety, especially for women and those with children. Segregated cycleways offer a really secure look and feel - and are becoming the norm in many cities. @SustransCymru

There are plans for a number of these routes around the city, which aim to link as many major communities with major destinations and employment sites. Here’s a plan of how they could look alongside other transport modes.

This route is a vital one - it would connect densely populated communities in places like Cathays and Gabalfa. Linking to key destinations such as @cardiffuni, @ShermanTheatre, and Wales’ biggest employment site, UHW. The route could then continue to the NE of Cardiff.

It will also link to the ‘loop’ of the city centre. These are part of the major changes to the city centre we are making as part of our Clean Air Plans. Funding from WG has been secured and work is starting on places like Wood Street and Castle Street imminently.

The route is from the new stretch on Sengenydd Rd, up Cathays Terrace. Meaning major changes and the difficult loss of parking spaces. Parking configurations in the area will be altered so local residents will have other places to park. We don’t pretend that this will be easy.

The route also sees an increase in green infrastructure and sustainable drainage. More trees and green spaces are vital for many environmental reasons. But also for the wellbeing of local communities who have limited green space. these are now being implementing this more widely

The major junction with Whitchurch road is extremely busy, with 2 schools, shops, and the local library. The plan is to calm this junction, giving more access for pedestrians and vulnerable users. Some turnings will be banned, but buses aren’t held up here.

Pedestrians will be given more protection at side road crossings, tactile paving will be used throughout to ensure blind and partially-sighted people are comfortable with the layout. New bus-stops will be designed alongside disability groups to ensure all users feel safe

The route includes two mid-point cross-overs for cyclists - which are unavoidable. They are used in other cities and are considered appropriate. They effectively act as a motion-sensor crossing, with bikes given priority.

The route continues along Allensbank Road. Again this will see the unavoidable removal of car parking on the cemetery side. Again this will not be an easy loss for some people. Residents parking would be prioritised over commuters who commonly park here.

Much work has gone in to these proposals, with thanks to lots of stakeholders. @cardiffcouncil will now consult more widely and are open-minded to improvements. So please engage with the process - more info here: http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/cycleways  or email [email protected]

Finally... massive thanks to @Amanwy and officials at Welsh Government for not only providing the funding for the design work, but also for sharing advice and ambition.