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There is a consultation (closes 2 March) regarding creation a new defined pedestrian /cycle space in Cumbria which they state their preferred option excludes horse riders. A similar route in Cumbria was completed recently which also excluded horse riders.
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The point about horse riders being excluded is buried (not on the front page) so here is a quote from further down the consultation:
We considered three possible options for how pedestrians and cyclists could be accommodated in this section:
Option 2 would require cyclists and pedestrians to share the same space, which could lead to conflicts, particularly on steep gradients where cyclists may travel at a higher speed. Option 3 would avoid reducing road space, but with minimal separation from traffic, it would be the least comfortable and least safe option for people walking, wheeling, and cycling.
Our proposals (Option 1) therefore look to provide a new 3-meter wide, two-way cycle track alongside a separate 1.5m footway. A 2.5-metre buffer (including a vehicle restraint barrier) will separate the cycle track from vehicle lanes. To create space for these improvements, the width of both the northbound carriageway and existing verge will need to be reduced. At Dunmail Cairn, the new route will connect to the recently completed off-road route leading to Thirlmere. Passing opportunities for vehicles will be retained on the dual carriageway section at the top of Dunmail Raise.
Due to limited space and engineering constraints in this corridor, it is not possible to provide a separate soft-surface horse path or additional safety gap for riders in this section. The design has been developed to maximise benefits for the highest number of anticipated users within the available budget and land. While minor adjustments for horse riding may be reviewed during preliminary design, any changes would need to be carefully assessed against feasibility, cost, and scope, and are unlikely to involve significant alterations to the current proposals.
There is a consultation (closes 2 March) regarding creation a new defined pedestrian /cycle space in Cumbria which they state their preferred option excludes horse riders. A similar route in Cumbria was completed recently which also excluded horse riders.
Please complete the survey!
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The point about horse riders being excluded is buried (not on the front page) so here is a quote from further down the consultation:
Grasmere to Dunmail Raise Active Travel scheme
Our proposals aim to make this section safer and more appealing for people walking, wheeling and cycling. To achieve this, we plan to fully separate active travel users from vehicles and lower speed limits where appropriate.We considered three possible options for how pedestrians and cyclists could be accommodated in this section:
- Option 1: A two-way cycle track and separate footway, with a buffer from the road.
- Option 2: A shared-use path, with a buffer from the road.
- Option 3: A shared-use path with no buffer from the road.
Option 2 would require cyclists and pedestrians to share the same space, which could lead to conflicts, particularly on steep gradients where cyclists may travel at a higher speed. Option 3 would avoid reducing road space, but with minimal separation from traffic, it would be the least comfortable and least safe option for people walking, wheeling, and cycling.
Our proposals (Option 1) therefore look to provide a new 3-meter wide, two-way cycle track alongside a separate 1.5m footway. A 2.5-metre buffer (including a vehicle restraint barrier) will separate the cycle track from vehicle lanes. To create space for these improvements, the width of both the northbound carriageway and existing verge will need to be reduced. At Dunmail Cairn, the new route will connect to the recently completed off-road route leading to Thirlmere. Passing opportunities for vehicles will be retained on the dual carriageway section at the top of Dunmail Raise.
Due to limited space and engineering constraints in this corridor, it is not possible to provide a separate soft-surface horse path or additional safety gap for riders in this section. The design has been developed to maximise benefits for the highest number of anticipated users within the available budget and land. While minor adjustments for horse riding may be reviewed during preliminary design, any changes would need to be carefully assessed against feasibility, cost, and scope, and are unlikely to involve significant alterations to the current proposals.
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