Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 I write to request:

1. Where possible, the amount of miles of 'Shared Use Routes' in existence in your local authority area on 28/10/2024. (See below for a Shared Use Routes definition.)

2. Where possible, the amount of miles of pedestrian footways, footpaths, towpaths or any other public right of way in the area that have been converted to 'Shared Use Routes' in the past 6 years. Please provide a breakdown for each calendar year. This time period should include (01/01/2018-01/01/2023) and where possible (01/01/2024-28/10/2024).

3. Where possible, could you provide the specific number of miles of pedestrian footways that have been converted to 'Shared Use Routes' in the past 6 years. Please provide a breakdown for each calendar year. This time period should include (01/01/2018-01/01/2023) and where possible (01/01/2024-28/10/2024).

4. Where possible, could you provide the specific number of miles of pedestrian footpaths converted to 'Shared Use Routes' in the past 6 years. Please provide a breakdown for each calendar year. This time period should include (01/01/2018-01/01/2023) and where possible (01/01/2024-28/10/2024).

According to the Department of Transport definition “Shared Use Routes" are designed to accommodate the movement of pedestrians and cyclists. They can be created from new, or by converting existing footways or footpaths. Shared Use Routes may be segregated or unsegregated." These will include footways, footpaths, towpaths or any other public right of way in the area. Please include all of the above when counting.

We have been advised by our Public Rights of Way officer that this information is already available using the following link, regarding shared user routes, footpaths, bridleways, and byways within Wokingham is logged on the ROWIP - Public rights of way improvement plan (wokingham.gov.uk)