Opening up public footpaths to cyclists.

Rejected 20 signatures

What the petition asks

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.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

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:

https://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:

https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors

Timeline

20 Sep 2019	Petition opened for signatures
26 Sep 2019	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 20

Status Rejected

Rejected 26 Sep 2019

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