This Guide contains good practice guidance to help in the selection of the most appropriate surfacing for shared use routes in England. It does not apply to routes which carry mechanically propelled vehicles and is intended to be used by any organisation or individual responsible for shared use route construction, maintenance and use.
The Guide includes a decision-making framework to help identify which surfacings are needed for shared use routes and when, and where, they should or should not be used. However, it cannot provide universal solutions, as each decision-making process will lead to specific requirements influenced by the particular circumstances of the route. It has been developed through discussions with stakeholders, consultation via focus group workshops held during spring 2005, and the collection of issue-based and good practice case studies.
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