Public perceptions of byway resurfacing work undertaken in the Peak District National Park

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Firstly, thank you for assisting me in my research. This questionnaire aims to gather an understanding of the public perceptions of byways in the Peak district, with a specific focus on the (as yet unfinished) resurfacing of the Rushup Edge Right of Way from Edale to Chapel-En-Le-Frith, and how this resurfacing work may have affected the use of the byway for recreational users.

For the sake of this research, the Rushup Edge byway is considered to be the section of byway from the junction with the Chapel gate route to Edale to the junction with Sheffield road, highlighted in the blue oval on the following map. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kyAUFLqWj7Q/Vrn36kYptiI/AAAAAAAAAe0/0cPiWr4Ntf8/s942-Ic42/diss%252520map.jpg

Please only complete this form if you have used the above right of way both before and after the resurfacing work was undertaken. If you are unsure, the resurfacing work in question began in October 2014.

Which mode of transport do you most often use on the byway?

If more than one, please state the option you take part in most often

Cyclist

Walker

Horse

wheelchair

4x4

Other:

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How far do you live from the Rushup edge byway?

Please give the approximate distance in miles

How often do you estimate you use Rushup Edge byway?

More than once per month

Between once per month and once every three months

Between once every three months and once every six months

Between once every sixth months and once per year

Less than once per year

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Were you aware of an intention by Derbyshire County Council to undertake resurfacing work on the Rushup Edge byway prior to its closure in October 2014?

Yes

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Prior to the work being carried out, did you feel that resurfacing was needed?

If you feel that resurfacing was needed, please answer why in the "Other" box

Yes

Other:

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How much interest have you paid to the resurfacing work on the Rushup Edge byway and the subsequent issues associated with the resurfacing work since October 2014

1-5, with 1 indicating no interest paid and 5 indicating strong interest in the work

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Did your use of the route change following the resurfacing work undertaken in October 2014

Yes, I used the route less following the resurfacing work

Yes, I used the route more after the resurfacing work had been undertaken

Yes, I used the route less but this is due to the "Route closed" signs at either end

No, I noticed no change in my use of the route

Other:

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What attracted you to the byway prior to the resurfacing work?

If you have any other suggestions, please use the "other" box

Surface of the route - technical in nature

Surface of the route - suitable in a range of weather conditions

Part of a longer route

Other:

Has the resurfacing work increased the likelihood of you deviating from the main byway? If so, how and why?

Please give as much detail as you can

Would you be willing to volunteer to repair routes in the future to ensure they were more enjoyable for you as a recreational user?

Yes

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If you feel that the surface applied is not suitable, what do you feel would be more appropriate?

Crushed rock of the same type as the local bedrock

Slabs of the same rock type as the local bedrock

Crushed rock of a different type to the local bedrock

Slabs of a different type to the local bedrock

A smooth road-planing type surface

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Do you feel that the new surface used on the Rushup Edge byway has caused the route to become more dangerous?

Either to you personally, or to other users that may use the route

Yes

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Do you feel that the resurfacing work undertaken so far could be considered "value for money"?

1-5, with 1 being strongly agree, and 5 being strongly disagree. The work cost an estimated £70,000

1 - strongly agree

2 - agree to a certain extent

3 - unsure

4 - disagree

5 - Strongly disagree

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Has the resurfacing work caused you to visit the area less frequently?

Yes

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Do you feel that the needs or requests of one specific user group have been prioritised over the needs/desires of other users?

If yes, please state the user group in the box below. If no, leave this question blank

Please state the user group you feel has been prioritised in the text box below

Feel free to leave this answer blank if you do not feel a particular group has been prioritised

Do you have any suggestions as to how future resurfacing work in the Peak District could be managed differently?

If so, please state them below, whether in detail or a short answer.

Are you a member of any advocacy/representative groups?

Please select any groups your are involved with - If not listed, please use the "other" box

British Mountaineering Council

Ride Sheffield

Peak District MTB

Open MTB

The Ramblers Association

Friends of the Peak District

Peak Horsepower

Peak Trail Riders

Other:

Do you feel that the party responsible for resurfacing the route should be liable in the event of an injury, or is that merely the nature of your activity?

Assume that the surface is not "dangerous" as such, merely in keeping with the local environment.

Yes

Nature of the activity

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