Under Section 3 of the Cycle Tracks Act 1984, a local highway authority has the power to make a Cycle Tracks Order to convert a public footpath into a cycle track. Local user groups have put forward the proposal to convert two lengths of public footpath in Crewe for use by cyclists. The proposal would enable cyclists to use the routes as traffic-free cycle tracks to travel to and from the town centre, and would permit the promotion of the routes to the public.
The decision to undertake a Cycle Tracks Order is taken by the Public Rights of Way Committee under the Council’s Constitution. The proposal is to upgrade the status of a public footpath which lies partly on Cheshire East Council land and therefore the approval of the Cabinet Member, as Portfolio Holder for the Asset Management Service, is also required.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Crewe East;