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To Andy Coles, Technical Assistant, Engineering Design Team

Traffic and Safety Team, Temple Street, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1LA
Tel: 01225 394041 Minicom: 01225 394166 Fax: 01225 394335
Email: Transportation@bathnes.gov.uk Website: http://www.bathnes.gov.uk
...Andy_coles@bathnes.gov.uk

Subject :
Burledge TRO - Byway to Bridleway in West Harptree (CL23/41) - INFORMAL CONSULTATION

Dear Sir
I understand that the council is considering a permanent Traffic Regulation Order to prohibit the driving of motor vehicles on the above Byway.

I am a member of the Trail Riders Fellowship (TRF) and am writing to object to this proposal.

I have used this route many times over the years by motorcycle both with and without other motorcycle riders from the TRF rarely encountering other users.
The route is an ancient road with a lot of history of motorised use and is remarkably durable considering the centuries of horse and wheeled traffic use.
I am not aware of any deterioration in the route that can be attributed to motorcycle use although there is evidence of in the land adjacent to the route of 4x4 use. This is off the route in any case so is already illegal, banning vehicles will therefore have no effect on this already illegal activity.
Damage from 4x4 use can be eliminated by restricting the accessible width as has been done on other routes throughout the country and as has been proposed on route North Wick TRO CL3/82
I understand the damage, both physical and social, of use of the route by motor vehicles especially where the vehicles are large or driven at an inappropriate speed. Both can lead to accelerated wear on the surface as well as intimidation of other users.
I suggest a trial period with a width restriction to prevent large vehicles using the route and for a further study of damage and nuisance be conducted.

Yours

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To Andy Coles, Technical Assistant, Engineering Design Team

Traffic and Safety Team, Temple Street, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1LA
Tel: 01225 394041 Minicom: 01225 394166 Fax: 01225 394335
Email: Transportation@bathnes.gov.uk Website: http://www.bathnes.gov.uk
...Andy_coles@bathnes.gov.uk

Subject :
Burledge TRO - Byway to Bridleway in West Harptree (CL23/41) - INFORMAL CONSULTATION

Dear Sir
I understand that the council is considering a permanent Traffic Regulation Order to prohibit the driving of motor vehicles on the above Byway.

I am a member of the Trail Riders Fellowship (TRF) and am writing to object to this proposal.

I have used this route many times over the years by motorcycle both with and without other motorcycle riders from the TRF rarely encountering other users.
The route is an ancient road with a lot of history of motorised use and is remarkably durable considering the centuries of horse and wheeled traffic use.
I am not aware of any deterioration in the route that can be attributed to motorcycle use although there is evidence of in the land adjacent to the route of 4x4 use. This is off the route in any case so is already illegal, banning vehicles will therefore have no effect on this already illegal activity.
Damage from 4x4 use can be eliminated by restricting the accessible width as has been done on other routes throughout the country and as has been proposed on route North Wick TRO CL3/82
I understand the damage, both physical and social, of use of the route by motor vehicles especially where the vehicles are large or driven at an inappropriate speed. Both can lead to accelerated wear on the surface as well as intimidation of other users.
I suggest a trial period with a width restriction to prevent large vehicles using the route and for a further study of damage and nuisance be conducted.

Yours