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Rights
of way - enforcement
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It is the responsibility of the local authority to
ensure that public rights of way are kept clear of
obstructions and that landowners meet their
responsibilities in this respect. The local authority
should offer advice and where appropriate take action
over blocked or disputed public rights of way.
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Rights
of way - information and advice
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Advice and information about the location and status
of public rights of way within the local area. These
may be local rights of way or sections of national
networks such as the 'National Cycling Network' or
long-distance footpaths.
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Rights of way
- maintenance
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The local authority may be responsible (often in
conjunction with other organisations such as
SusTrans) for building, improving and maintaining
public rights of way in their area. These may be
local rights of way or sections of national networks
such as the 'National Cycling Network' or
long-distance footpaths.
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Road
markings and signage - cycle lanes and routes
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Provision for cycle routes on the carriageway, on
footways either shared with or segregated from
pedestrians, or specially designated cycle paths.
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Road
safety - cycling and walking to school
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Promotion of safer, more environmentally sustainable
and healthier ways of getting to and from school with
particular emphasis on walking and cycling.
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Road
safety - cycling proficiency
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The RoSPA national cycling proficiency test is
offered free to children over the age of nine to help
develop their essential cycling skills, often through
their school and generally administered by the local
authority. Some authorities may also offer similar
training to adults.
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Roads
- school crossing patrols
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Provision of school crossing patrols in locations
where children frequently need to cross the road on
their way to school (e.g. opposite school premises,
at major road junctions near a school) and where
children may be in danger from road traffic.
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