Support

Representation ID: 17294

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: The Great Northern Railway Trail Development Group

However, the lack of commitment by Bradford Council to the Trail can be shown when it decided in 2012 to end its partnership with the GNRT Forum. After nine years, it is still a struggle to get positive, decisive action. This is an example where, despite existing policies and strategies, there is a lack of financial resources for sustainable active travel, meaning that cycle route development is not happening.
We seek a commitment from, and leadership by, Bradford Council to work with the WYCA to deliver those resources and so build a cycle network that will create many economic and health benefits for the people of the District.
It is not possible for voluntary group to deliver capital projects that are best carried out by Bradford Council. Our group has been pioneering sustainable travel through the development of off-road cycling and walking and promoting the vision for the Trail along with our partners.
Please note the error in the naming of the Trail. Rather than the Great Northern Rail Trail, it should read the Great Northern Railway Trail.