Our local cycle group clearing overgrown cycleway. The council don't do any maintenance on these.
Imagine a world where motorists had to maintain the roads they used.
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ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
A counter-argument is that only heavy motor vehicles damage road surfaces!
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Has this always been the case or is it a result of the financial pressures local authorities have faced in recent years?
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
The financial pressures never seem to stop to company running highways from paying their shareholders.
And they would be totally wrong as there is no such thing as Road Tax. Plus there are many 4 wheeled vehicles that are VED exempt. 😁
I've never seen any cycle lane maintenance in 25 years here
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
That's sad to read. In Lancashire it varies and seems to depend on whether or not the path is a commuter route. I've nothing factual to back this up, only my observations from riding around the county.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Only those belonging to the monarch are VED exempt.
All others have to be "taxed", even if the fee is zero.
Andy in Germany
Guru
- Location
- Rottenburg am Neckar
Why am I not surprised?
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
To be fair, I don't think he spanks the arse off it like I would if I had a similar exemption.
Windle
Über Member
- Location
- Burnthouses
I doubt there are many cyclists who don't pay road tax for their cars though.
That's the problem with some cycle paths around here, often rarely used and so overgrown and lots of debris on them.
On my longer rides I head to areas where there are some near busyish towns and so there are some there which are nice to ride on and much better than the busy roads.
Vast majority of my riding is done on the road, I only use a cycle path if its clear and if it's the better alternative to a very busy road. I'm sure there are areas though much better catered for.
On my longer rides I head to areas where there are some near busyish towns and so there are some there which are nice to ride on and much better than the busy roads.
Vast majority of my riding is done on the road, I only use a cycle path if its clear and if it's the better alternative to a very busy road. I'm sure there are areas though much better catered for.
Windle
Über Member
- Location
- Burnthouses
I would too if I had his means and storage space, I'd be on Autosh*t* like a shot looking for suggestions as to what
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
I'd allow friends and relatives to register their cars in my name for a £50 a year fee.
