DfT are consulting on two Local Transport Notes about walking and cycling.
The first is Policy Planning and design for walking and cycling, and the
other is Adjacent and shared use facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.
http://www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/groups/dft_localtrans/documents/page/dft_localtrans_028705.hcsp
I haven't read the suggested changes yet, but this would appear to be an
ideal opportunity to nail those godawful shared use tracks so beloved of
local authorities who have to be seen to "do something" about cycling.
Closing date is the 30th August.
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cheers
Rich