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Written question asked by Pauline Latham (Conservative) on Monday, 13 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 May 2024. It was answered by Guy Opperman (Conservative) on Monday, 20 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Cycleways and Public Footpaths: Access

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of chicane barriers on the accessibility of (a) footpaths and (b) cycle routes.

Answer

The impact of chicane barriers on the accessibility of footpaths and cycle routes was assessed as part of updating Cycle Infrastructure Design Guidance in 2020 and Inclusive Mobility Guidance in 2021. These documents set out good practice on the design of access barriers. Active Travel England’s design toolkits include specific tests on the acceptability of barriers on new or upgraded routes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25836
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Access Public footpaths Cycleways
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk