Policy BN T4 Safe and Accessible Walking and Cycling Routes
Comment
Barkway and Nuthampstead Neighbourhood Plan 2018 - 2031
Representation ID: 10480
Received: 26/05/2024
Respondent: Mr Brian Worrell
I completely support the further provision of safe walking and cycling routes. However equestrians are also vulnerable road users and the provision of new and improved walking and cycling paths should also include them. By creating new bridleways and upgraded footpaths can ensure these routes are fully protected by the legal provision in the Rights of Way legislation.
I completely support the further provision of safe walking and cycling routes. However equestrians are also vulnerable road users and the provision of new and improved walking and cycling paths should also include them. By creating new bridleways and upgraded footpaths can ensure these routes are fully protected by the legal provision in the Rights of Way legislation.
Comment
Barkway and Nuthampstead Neighbourhood Plan 2018 - 2031
Representation ID: 10486
Received: 13/06/2024
Respondent: British Horse Society - North Hertfordshire & Stevenage
I note that Equestrians have not been mentioned.
Horse Riders and Horse Drawn Carriage Drivers are classified as Vulnerable Road users by the government so should be included.
According to the DEFRA Equine Passport Agency there are about 1,757 horses kept within the same Postcodes as Barkway and Nuthampstead. It is estimated that each horse contributes £5,000 to the local economy making a contribution of about £8,785,000.
It is important that Horse Riders and Horse Drawn Carriage Drivers can safely exercise their horses on the local roads and that they also have access to circular off-road Bridleways and Restricted Byways.
I note that Equestrians have not been mentioned.
Horse Riders and Horse Drawn Carriage Drivers are classified as Vulnerable Road users by the government so should be included.
According to the DEFRA Equine Passport Agency there are about 1,757 horses kept within the same Postcodes as Barkway and Nuthampstead. It is estimated that each horse contributes £5,000 to the local economy making a contribution of about £8,785,000.
It is important that Horse Riders and Horse Drawn Carriage Drivers can safely exercise their horses on the local roads and that they also have access to circular off-road Bridleways and Restricted Byways.