Save the Bristol & Bath Railway Path
This scheme is contrary to the following existing council plans:
Joint Local Transport Plan 2006/7 to 2010/11
P148 of supporting documents includes B7:
The following road user hierarchy will be used in considering needs for all transport, land use and planning decisions:-
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- Pedestrians (including disabled people and public transport passengers)
- Cyclists
- Public Transport Users
Bristol Local Plan re Movement, Leisure & the Natural Environment
This includes "greenways"
"Greenways are largely off-highway routes intended for shared use by non-motorised forms of transport (except powered chairs for disabled use).
"They can be linked together to form a network connecting people to facilities and open spaces in and around the City and linking to neighbouring communities and the countryside.
" They are for use by people of all abilities and for commuting, utility & leisure.
"Non motorised forms of transport (for example walking, cycling &v horse-riding etc) are key elements in the Councils LTP strategy and are recreational activities in their own right which are inexpensive, healthy and sustainable which can be enjoyed by people of all ages and incomes.
"In 1979 the City Council introduced the concept of providing trunk walkways and cycling routes, and it is from this initiative that the aim to provide citywide Greenway links was established. "
Bristol Development Framework
(Preferred options January 2008 is out for consultation until 22 Feb 2008)
- Objective 1 Ensuring a sustanable future for Bristol
- Objective 2 Mixed, balanced & sustainable communities
- Objective 5 Better Health & wellbeing
- Objective 7 High quality natural environment
- Objective 8 Improved accessibility & connectivity
- Objective 10 Adapting to climate change and promotion of renewable energy
- Objective 11 Community involvement and engagement
Joint Rights of Way Improvement Plan 2007 - 2011
- including consideration for people with mobility problems and short term health problems and those pushing a child's buggy.
