Submitted on Friday 20th September 2019
Rejected on Thursday 26th September 2019
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Opening up public footpaths to cyclists.
In an age of record high carbon emissions, over crowed roads & high mental health problems it seems like an appropriate time to discuss and try to achieve the opening up of public footpaths to cyclists.
There are many public footpaths in our country sides that can lead to almost any destination as the crow flys. If these footpaths were opened up to cyclists it would give a safe space for commuters to leave their emission producing vehicles at home and leisure cyclists looking to improve their personal & mental health as it's proven that being in the countyside can improve mental wellbeing.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Management of public rights of way such as public footpaths is the responsibility of local highways authorities, usually local councils.
You can find out more about local authorities' responsibilities in relation to public rights of way here:
www.gov.uk/guidance/public-rights-of-way-local-authority-responsibilities
You could raise the issue with local councillors who represent you. You can find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them, here:
www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors
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