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ITEM TIC11- ANNEX 1

TRANSPORT IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE –
6 DECEMBER 2002

BAYWORTH, SUNNINGWELL TO ABINGDON CYCLE ROUTE

Assessing the potential of the Bayworth, Sunningwell to Abingdon Route

• It is a relatively short distance to cycle from these settlements to Abingdon town centre (4.5km in total from Bayworth, 3.75km in total from Sunningwell).
• There are currently no facilities for cyclists and pedestrians along the Quarry Road between Bayworth and Sunningwell. The speed limit on this road is derestricted between the two settlements. The existing route is therefore unattractive to potential and existing cyclists and pedestrians.
• All local facilities (except the Baptist Church) are situated in Sunningwell i.e. the Parish Church, cemetery, village hall, public house, primary school, recreation ground and cricket club. As a result and for road safety reasons, Bayworth residents are heavily dependent on cars to get between these two places.
• The proposed route from Sunningwell to Abingdon Town Centre is mostly traffic free. The existing surface of the bridleway needs improving. There are two distinct sections where it is currently unsurfaced. There are also several surfaced sections that need to be repaired. The existing route is therefore currently unattractive to potential and existing cyclists.
• The proposed cycle route would link in with the existing network of cycle routes in Abingdon including the Sustrans National Cycle Network.
• There are a considerable number of useful destinations in Abingdon that residents of Bayworth and Sunningwell could reach by bicycle e.g. schools, places of work, shops, libraries and leisure facilities.