Submitted on Friday 17th January 2014
Rejected on Wednesday 21st June 2017
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Increase the number of footpaths to bridleways: Keep riders, horses & road users safe
In UK there are a large network of rural public footpaths, through fields etc but a shortage of bridleways that are easily accessible - Pedestrians & cyclists are able to use the bridleways but horses cannot use public footpaths. The combination of riders, horses and other road users often leads to fatal clashes, despite precautions such as appropriate hi-viz clothing, road signage & common sense.
A nationwide review of appropriate footpaths should be considered in order to reduce the unnecessary mix of horses, riders & other road users.
We would like to see more rural public footpaths turned into public bridleways to reduce the number of horse/rider vs vehicle accidents on UK roads & keep all road users safe.
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