Tunnel vision could be decided by vote on TV
The success of a project to re-open two disused railway tunnels and turn them into a route for cyclists and walkers could be decided by a TV vote according to todays Bath Chronicle.
The Two Tunnels Shared Path working group is planning to create a level route from Midford to Oldfield Park (Linear Park) through the two currently closed railway tunnels on the old Somerset and Dorest railway line.
It held is second meeting last week, when members looked at funding options. A bid has been made by the sustainable transport charity Sustrans to gain lottery funding for the project.
The current feasibility study has been funded by the Council.
The proposed path would join the Bristol to Bath cycle route, as well as the Colliers Way (National Cycle Network route 24) at Mildford and route 4, which goes west from Bath along the Kennet and avon Canal.
Cllr Gitte Dawson, (Lib Dem, Bathavon South), chairman of the Two tunnels Sahred Path group believes that this exciting project depands on the good co-operation among a great number of people and so far they are all on board with great enthusiasm.
Will, Shaun and Ruth would like to know your thoughts on this project.
For moreinformation or to get involved, visit their website:
Two Tunnels Shared Path
Labels: Consultation, Linear Park, Two Tunnels Shared Path
posted by Shaun & Will at 12:45 pm
2 Comments:
As a regular user (dog walker) of Linear Park I was initially very excitied by the proposal to open up the Devonshire Tunnel and path beyond.
My concern, after reading some of the comments on the two tunnels website, is that the lovely peaceful path through the heart of Oldfield Park - a well kept secret - will become a mini-motorway for cyclists, some of whom find pedestrians and dogs a thorough nuisance. Let's support the project but keep the path a go-slow zone where pedestrians always have right of way over other users.
28 October, 2006 18:19
I think this is a great idea that gives better connectivity to cycle routes in the area.
I definitely give my support
30 October, 2006 22:41
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