Decision details
Decision to make minor and clarificatory amendments to the Thames Path PSPO
PDF 122 KBDecision Maker: Director of Public Protection
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
This report seeks authorisation to amend the
Thames Path Public Sace Protection Order agreed by the Cabinet
Member for Social Inclusion & Community Safety on 23rd June
2023. This is in line with the delegation agreed by the Cabinet
Member on 28th June 2023.
The amendment being sought changes which types of bicycles are
permitted to ride on the Thames Path. The original order prohibited
the use of all e-bikes on the Thames Path. This report seeks to add
an exemption for e-bikes which comply with the Electrically
Assisted Pedal Cycles (Amendment) Regulations 2015.
Decision:
That the Director of Public Protection:
1. Approves the minor variation of the Thames Path Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to create an exemption for e-bikes which comply with the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle (Amendment) Regulations 2015.
Reasons for the decision:
Following a review of the Thames Path PSPO to ensure the scope and function of the PSPO is as clear as possible to all, clarification has been provided regarding what constitutes an “E-bike". It is agreed that Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles (EAPCs) present a reduced risk in comparison to other e-bikes, based on the fact EAPC speeds are limited. For this reason it is no longer recommended that EAPCs be prohibited from the Thames Path.
Publication date: 11/10/2023
Date of decision: 09/10/2023
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