Representation by British Horse Society North Yorkshire (British Horse Society North Yorkshire)
- Date submitted
- 8 August 2022
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Comments Relate to Scheme 09 Stephen Bank to Carkin Moor TR010062 Rights of Way and Access Plans - the comments are on behalf of the British Horse Society. The provision at Carkin Moor Farm as shown on Plan sheet 4 inset 2 is a difficult to interpret as it shows the bridleway north of the A66 stopped up but then with a flag to state new bridleway provision "N" , assuming all is correct with this depiction and a new bridleway is to be provided along the PMA to link to Warrener Lane then we accept the plans. The BHS supports the plans for the bridleway provisions as shown on this section (Stephen Bank to Carkin Moor) of the A66 upgrade project with the proviso stated above at Carkin Moor Farm. With regard to the Other sections of the proposed upgrade West of Stephen Bank to Carkin Moor representation will be made by other persons on behalf of the British Horse Society, but I support their objection on the basis that cycleway/pedestrian provision only is being provided. Such exclusive provision this is discriminatory and against the Equalities Act, any new provision should be public bridleway status because this is an all purpose provision which includes walkers and cyclists and horse riders. The guidance from DEFRA is that all new provision should include all vulnerable road users (i.e. those not in a motor vehicle) as this gives full inclusion and is best value for money for the public purse.