Support
Preferred Options
Representation ID: 47482
Received: 03/08/2012
Respondent: Canal & River Trust
We consider that PO14 should include reference to the canal towpaths within the section on Sustainable Forms for Transport. Waterways can provide routes for walking and cycling and can link into existing footpath routes to offer alternative means of travel to the private motor car and thus widen travel choices as well as encouraging healthy lifestyles. The towpath network can provide a motor-vehicle-free environment for people to use, thus increasing safety for both pedestrians and cyclists.
We consider that PO14 should include reference to the canal towpaths within the section on Sustainable Forms for Transport. Waterways can provide routes for walking and cycling and can link into existing footpath routes to offer alternative means of travel to the private motor car and thus widen travel choices as well as encouraging healthy lifestyles. The towpath network can provide a motor-vehicle-free environment for people to use, thus increasing safety for both pedestrians and cyclists.