[Talk-GB] Changing "stub" cycleways to pavements

[Tony Shield]

A conversion of a footpath to a cycle way does require a TRO - that is 
what gives the LA the permission to install that signage. In this case 
they have to use a TRO as the presumption is that the footway is not 
available to cyclists. Cyclists on the footway are illegal (see highway 
code), it is only legal when a TRO is in effect to allow it.

I have a pdf from Lancashire County Council ref LSG4\894.13608\AFR. 
Included are the words

"NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with Section 65(1) and 66(4) 
of the Highways Act 1980 Lancashire County Council propose to convert 
the following:
1) To convert the following lengths of footway into segregated 
footway/cycleway:
a) St Helens Road, Ormskirk, the west side, from a point 24 metres south 
of its junction with the Centreline of Moor Street for a distance of 48 
metres in a southerly direction;
b) St Helens Road, Ormskirk, the east side, from a point 24 metres south 
of its junction with the Centreline of Moor Street for a distance of 48 
metres in a southerly direction.
2) To convert the following lengths of footway into joint use cycleways:

a) St Helens Road, Ormskirk, the west side, From its junction with the 
Centreline of Moor Street for a distance of 24 metres in a southerly 
direction;  ........."

This and other sources indicate to me that a TRO is required in the 
situation discussed.

Tony Shield - TonyS999

On 15/02/2022 16:27, Jass Kurn wrote:
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> On Tue, 15 Feb 2022 at 12:48, Tony Shield <tonyosm9 at gmail.com> wrote
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>     I think the only way to proceed is to read the TRO (traffic
>     Regulation
>     Order) and associated plans .....
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> A conversion of a footway (pavement/ osm-sidewalk)  to a cycle 
> track (shared or not) does not require a Traffic Order.
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> We map what is on the ground and shown by signage. Why is this case 
> should we consult with the council?
>
> Jass
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