Support
Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020
Representation ID: 10879
Received: 14/12/2020
Respondent: The British Horse Society
2 i) Sustainable travel/transport should include reference to Public Rights of Way; maintaining, extending and resourcing Public Rights of Way, including equestrian access is vital to achieve sustainable transport and to provide for walkers, cyclists and equestrians to enjoy healthy, active leisure.
5 v) Multi-user routes are often interpreted as being for pedestrians and cyclists. Equestrians then become sandwiched between fast moving traffic and fast moving cyclists which creates a detrimental impact on highway safety. Equestrians should be included on multi-user/active travel routes for improved safety.
2 i) Sustainable travel/transport should include reference to Public Rights of Way; maintaining, extending and resourcing Public Rights of Way, including equestrian access is vital to achieve sustainable transport and to provide for walkers, cyclists and equestrians to enjoy healthy, active leisure.
5 v) Multi-user routes are often interpreted as being for pedestrians and cyclists. Equestrians then become sandwiched between fast moving traffic and fast moving cyclists which creates a detrimental impact on highway safety. Equestrians should be included on multi-user/active travel routes for improved safety.