[Talk-GB] National Cycle Network removal/reclassification

[Robert Skedgell]

On 14/08/2020 19:14, Simon Still wrote:
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>> On 14 Aug 2020, at 16:47, Ken Kilfedder <spiregrain_osm at ksglp.org.uk
>> <mailto:spiregrain_osm at ksglp.org.uk>> wrote:
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>> I believe most of the canal towpaths are 'pedestrian priority' too -
>> at least there are signs to that effect all over the place.  Well
>> worth tagging them to that effect if true.
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> I’m not sure that’s actually a legal status that changes anything -
> pedestrians have priority on all shared use paths so not sure that tag
> would add anything 

I think that while it's certainly good practice to give priority to
pedestrians on any shared (unsegregated) infrastructure, I'm not sure
how you would tag it in addition to segregated=no.

On canal towpaths, the Canal & River Trust's cycling FAQ states that
"Pedestrians are generally the most vulnerable and have priority at all
times".
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/cycling/cycling-faqs