{"id":14149,"date":"2023-04-18T09:42:38","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T08:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roadsandtransport\/?post_type=dcc_docs_document&#038;p=14149"},"modified":"2025-07-31T23:37:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T22:37:10","slug":"annex-2-footways","status":"publish","type":"dcc_docs_document","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/document\/annex-2-footways\/","title":{"rendered":"Annex 2 &#8211; Footways"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#annex-2\">Annex 2<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#1-introduction\">1. Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#2-inventory\">2. Inventory<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#2-1-inventory\">2.1 Inventory<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#2-2-network-hierarchy\">2.2 Network Hierarchy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#3-performance\">3. Performance<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#3-1-current-and-historical-condition\">3.1 Current and historical condition<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#3-2-current-performance\">3.2 Current Performance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#4-maintenance-strategy\">4. Maintenance Strategy<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#4-1-creation-of-a-new-asset\">4.1 Creation of a new asset<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#4-2-planned-maintenance\">4.2 Planned Maintenance<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#4-3-renewal-or-replacement\">4.3 Renewal or replacement<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#4-4-decommissioning-of-the-asset\">4.4 Decommissioning of the asset<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#4-5-maintenance-service-standards\">4.5 Maintenance Service Standards<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#4-6-treatment-selection\">4.6 Treatment Selection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#5-levels-of-service-and-investment-strategy\">5. Levels of Service and Investment Strategy<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#5-1-levels-of-service\">5.1 Levels of Service<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#5-2-investment-strategy\">5.2 Investment strategy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#6-programme-development\">6. Programme Development<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#6-1-identifying-schemes-for-an-initial-works-programme\">6.1 Identifying Schemes for an Initial Works Programme<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#6-2-selecting-and-optimising-schemes-for-the-forward-programme\">6.2 Selecting and Optimising Schemes for the Forward Programme<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#7-risks\">7. Risks<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#8-improvement-actions\">8. Improvement Actions<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#version-control\">Version Control<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"dcc-documents-cpt-fixed dccdocs-sticky dccdocs-hidden\">\r\n    <div class=\"grid-container\">\r\n        <div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\">\r\n            <div class=\"cell medium-12\">\r\n                <a class=\"back-to-top hide-for-print\" href=\"#content\"><svg class=\"app-c-back-to-top__icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 17\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M6.5 0L0 6.5 1.4 8l4-4v12.7h2V4l4.3 4L13 6.4z\"><\/path><\/svg> Contents<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:41.333%\"><div class=\"document-meta-acf-block clearfix \" id=\"block_acf-block-688bf0130c302\"><div class=\" dcc-documents-meta\"><div class=\"dcc-documents-widget dcc-documents-widget-block\"><div class=\"dcc-documents-widget-box2\"><p class=\"dcc-documents-published\"><span>Published<\/span> <time datetime=\"2023-04-18T09:42:38+00:00\">18\/04\/2023 9:42am<\/time><\/p><p class=\"dcc-documents-updated\"><span>Last Updated<\/span> <time datetime=\"2025-07-31T23:37:10+00:00\">31\/07\/2025 11:37pm<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58.666%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"annex-2\">Annex 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"button form editor-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/hiamp\/\">Back to Main Menu<\/a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <a class=\"button form editor-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/document\/annex-3-cycleways\/\">Continue to Annex 3<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-introduction\">1. Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Included in the Council\u2019s Strategic Plan for 2021-2025 is prioritising sustainable travel and transport, with emphasis on promoting opportunities for cycling and walking in the county. The desire for safe, serviceable, and sustainable footways is an essential part of the Strategy.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Footways have many benefits:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They provide safe space for pedestrians, especially younger and elderly users,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They separate pedestrians and traffic,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They connect communities, schools, hospitals, and businesses,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Walking promotes, wellness, active and sustainable travel, and<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Walking also helps us in reducing our carbon footprints.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since the Government published its Gear Change plan in 2020, there has been additional focus and funding made available for active travel. \u00a32 billion of funding has been committed for active travel over 5 years with the aim for 50% of all journeys in towns and cities to be walked or cycled by 2030. In support of these aims, local authorities are expected to produce Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) to enable a long-term approach to developing local cycling and walking networks.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In Devon, The Council is developing LCWIPs for the major urban growth areas where there is greatest scope to secure developer contributions to enable delivery of the scheme as well as for our leisure network of trails, which are an important part of improving peoples\u2019 health and wellbeing and supporting our rural economy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The development of LCWIPs will have an impact on the nature and maintenance requirements of the County\u2019s footway asset group, and as such consultations with key stakeholders will continue to best understand this.&nbsp; Where possible the Council will also look for opportunities when undertaking planned maintenance to link into LCWIPs in order to maximise efficiencies and value for money.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-inventory\">2. Inventory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-1-inventory\">2.1 Inventory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A detailed highway inventory is an essential prerequisite of establishing a cost effective and adequate maintenance regime and is the starting point for valuation of the asset which is to be used for the Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) currently being implemented. The current Footway Gross Replacement Value (the cost of replacing the asset with its modern equivalent) is \u00a3421,406,000 and the Depreciated Replacement Cost (the cost of replacement of the highway in its current condition) is \u00a3333,513,100.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The inventory is the foundation on which asset management is built and when analysed in combination with other data, for example, condition, road casualties and traffic flows, it provides crucial decision supporting information.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-2-network-hierarchy\">2.2 Network Hierarchy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The development of a footway maintenance hierarchy is the foundation of a coherent consistent and auditable asset inventory as it provides the organisation structure to the inventory.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The hierarchy reflects the needs, priorities and actual use of each road and will be used as a tool in determining priorities maintenance standards, targets and performance.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A table of the Footway Maintenance Hierarchy and respective lengths of each hierarchy is shown below:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Footway Maintenance Hierarchy<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hierarchy Description<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Type of Footway \/ General Description<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Length of Hierarchy<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Percentage of Network<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Primary Walking Route<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Busy urban shopping and business area and main pedestrian routes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">99 km<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3.5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Secondary Walking Route<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Medium usage routes through local areas feeding into primary routes, local shopping centres etc<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">142 km&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Link Footway<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Linking local access footways through urban areas and busy rural areas.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">322 km&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">11.5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Local Access Footway<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Footways associated with low usage, short estate roads to the main roads and Cul-De-Sac.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2,244 km&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">80%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW180197002 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180197002 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Caption1\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;a81f126c-ef8e-4816-afdb-82173c0b7a82|30&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;Caption1&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134234082,&quot;true&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;Caption1&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,134224901,&quot;true&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777842,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777843,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777844,&quot;Arial&quot;,469769226,&quot;Arial,Calibri&quot;,335551500,&quot;6968388&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,335559740,&quot;240&quot;,201341983,&quot;0&quot;,335559739,&quot;200&quot;,335551550,&quot;2&quot;,335551620,&quot;2&quot;,469778324,&quot;caption&quot;,469778325,&quot;[&quot;Bullet&quot;]&quot;]}\">Fig.2.1: Footway Maintenance Hierarchy<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\" id=\"3-performance\">3. Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-1-current-and-historical-condition\">3.1 Current and historical condition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The establishment of an effective regime of inspection, assessment and monitoring of asset condition is an essential component of an effective asset plan. The inspection types and condition assessment methods featured below are based on the national code of practice Well-managed Highway Infrastructure 2016. The guidance uses a risk-based approach to developing local practices.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Inspections are particularly important in the case of network safety where information may be crucial in respect to legal actions. A robust inspection regime therefore forms part of the Council\u2019s defence against claims and legal proceedings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Safety Inspections<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The current safety inspection regime can be found in the current Highway Safety policy, a link to which can be found <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/document\/highway-safety-policy-vers-6-1\/#section-7-safety-inspection-routes-and-frequencies\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Council\u2019s standards for the frequency of footway safety inspections considers current national guidelines such as:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Well-managed Highway Infrastructure: A Code of Practice issued (October 2016),<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Well Managed Highway Liability Risk issued March 2017, and<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Highway Act 1980.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Footway Maintenance Category<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hierarchy Description<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Suggested frequency of inspections.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Primary walking route<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">monthly<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Secondary walking route<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3 months<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Link footway<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6 months<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All other metalled footways<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">12 months<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43240142 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43240142 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Caption1\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;a81f126c-ef8e-4816-afdb-82173c0b7a82|30&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;Caption1&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134234082,&quot;true&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;Caption1&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,134224901,&quot;true&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777842,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777843,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777844,&quot;Arial&quot;,469769226,&quot;Arial,Calibri&quot;,335551500,&quot;6968388&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,335559740,&quot;240&quot;,201341983,&quot;0&quot;,335559739,&quot;200&quot;,335551550,&quot;2&quot;,335551620,&quot;2&quot;,469778324,&quot;caption&quot;,469778325,&quot;[&quot;Bullet&quot;]&quot;]}\">Fig.2.2: Categories, Description and Frequency of Inspection<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Condition Surveys<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Footway Network Surveys (FNS) are carried out yearly on all categories of footway. They provide a detailed visual inspection for footways which delivers a comprehensive survey of the condition to support effective asset management.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The purpose of condition assessment is to address the key objective of Network performance and to ensure that value for money is achieved when undertaking structural repairs.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By following asset management principles and providing information on the nature and severity of impairment, the timing and nature of appropriate treatments can be determined. Data from these surveys are also used in the production of National Indicators and repeatable condition surveys allow for analysis of trends within the network.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Condition data is used to identify and generate potential footway LACP (Local Asset Capital Programme) schemes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/03\/Fig-2.3.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"307\" height=\"244\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/03\/Fig-2.3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/03\/Fig-2.3.png 307w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/03\/Fig-2.3-300x238.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72763520 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72763520 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Caption1\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;a81f126c-ef8e-4816-afdb-82173c0b7a82|30&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;Caption1&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134234082,&quot;true&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;Caption1&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,134224901,&quot;true&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777842,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777843,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777844,&quot;Arial&quot;,469769226,&quot;Arial,Calibri&quot;,335551500,&quot;6968388&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,335559740,&quot;240&quot;,201341983,&quot;0&quot;,335559739,&quot;200&quot;,335551550,&quot;2&quot;,335551620,&quot;2&quot;,469778324,&quot;caption&quot;,469778325,&quot;[&quot;Bullet&quot;]&quot;]}\">Fig. 2.3: Picture of surveyor on site, using OS maps on tablet to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72763520 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Caption1\">identify<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72763520 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Caption1\"> survey location.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW72763520 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reporting by the public<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A valuable source of condition data is the information the Council gather from the public when safety defects are reported. The provision of location of defects enables the contractor to optimise gangs in organising repairs in an efficient manner.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-2-current-performance\">3.2 Current Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Condition surveys are primarily intended to identify deficiencies in the highway infrastructure which if untreated are likely to adversely affect the long-term performance and serviceability of the asset. They provide information on the nature and severity of deterioration which is used to determine appropriate maintenance treatments and inform the asset valuation process. These surveys are used to provide assessments of overall performance, maintenance requirements and relevant data for national performance indicators.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Safety Inspections<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The table below shows the number of defects reported during safety inspections in recent years.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Year<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Defects<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Notes<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2020\/2021<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">9,141<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2021\/2022<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">9,028<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2022\/2023<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6,418<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To Jan 2023<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW78530254 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78530254 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Caption1\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;a81f126c-ef8e-4816-afdb-82173c0b7a82|30&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;Caption1&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134234082,&quot;true&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;Caption1&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,134224901,&quot;true&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777842,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777843,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777844,&quot;Arial&quot;,469769226,&quot;Arial,Calibri&quot;,335551500,&quot;6968388&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,335559740,&quot;240&quot;,201341983,&quot;0&quot;,335559739,&quot;200&quot;,335551550,&quot;2&quot;,335551620,&quot;2&quot;,469778324,&quot;caption&quot;,469778325,&quot;[&quot;Bullet&quot;]&quot;]}\">Fig.2.4: Defects from Safety Inspections<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Condition Inspections<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fig. 2.5 shows results from FNS between 2016 and 2021. The graph presents the length of each Footway Hierarchy against each of the four bands for Footway Condition. These are: As New, Aesthetically Impaired, Functionally Impaired, and Structurally Impaired.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/03\/Footway-Condition-Survey.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1824\" height=\"1081\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/03\/Footway-Condition-Survey.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/03\/Footway-Condition-Survey.png 1824w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/03\/Footway-Condition-Survey-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/03\/Footway-Condition-Survey-800x474.png 800w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/03\/Footway-Condition-Survey-768x455.png 768w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/03\/Footway-Condition-Survey-1536x910.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1824px) 100vw, 1824px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW120182645 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120182645 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Caption1\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;a81f126c-ef8e-4816-afdb-82173c0b7a82|30&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;Caption1&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134234082,&quot;true&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;Caption1&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,134224901,&quot;true&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777842,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777843,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777844,&quot;Arial&quot;,469769226,&quot;Arial,Calibri&quot;,335551500,&quot;6968388&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,335559740,&quot;240&quot;,201341983,&quot;0&quot;,335559739,&quot;200&quot;,335551550,&quot;2&quot;,335551620,&quot;2&quot;,469778324,&quot;caption&quot;,469778325,&quot;[&quot;Bullet&quot;]&quot;]}\">Fig. 2.5: Graph showing Footway Condition from FNS Inspections<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW93055285 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93055285 BCX8\">The same data is represented in a tabular format in Fig 2.6 below, which shows the percentage of each footway category in each condition band.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW93055285 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td rowspan=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Footway Hierarchy<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td colspan=\"4\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Condition<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As New<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aesthetically Impaired<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Functionally Impaired<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Structurally Impaired<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">F1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">74.5%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3.6%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">21.5%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">0.4%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">F2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">68.1%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5.3%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">26.0%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">0.6%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">F3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">11.4%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4.3%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">61.3%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">23.0%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">F4<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.8%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2.0%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">67.8%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">28.4%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW53523387 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53523387 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Caption1\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;a81f126c-ef8e-4816-afdb-82173c0b7a82|30&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;Caption1&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134234082,&quot;true&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;Caption1&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,134224901,&quot;true&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777842,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777843,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777844,&quot;Arial&quot;,469769226,&quot;Arial,Calibri&quot;,335551500,&quot;6968388&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,335559740,&quot;240&quot;,201341983,&quot;0&quot;,335559739,&quot;200&quot;,335551550,&quot;2&quot;,335551620,&quot;2&quot;,469778324,&quot;caption&quot;,469778325,&quot;[&quot;Bullet&quot;]&quot;]}\">Fig. 2.6: Table showing Percentage of each Footway Category in each Condition Band<\/span><\/span><\/em><span class=\"EOP SCXW53523387 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reporting by the Public<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For a number of years, the Council has taken part in the National Highway and Transport (NHT) annual survey. This is a public perception survey completed with a statistically representative number of residents for each authority taking part. The graph in the figure below shows the results for overall satisfaction with Pavements and Footways. Although overall satisfaction remains slightly above the 50% level, it indicates that public perception has remained above average in Devon compared with other Councils.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/03\/Fig-2.7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"931\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/03\/Fig-2.7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/03\/Fig-2.7.jpg 931w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/03\/Fig-2.7-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/03\/Fig-2.7-800x362.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/03\/Fig-2.7-768x347.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 931px) 100vw, 931px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43019685 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43019685 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Caption1\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;a81f126c-ef8e-4816-afdb-82173c0b7a82|30&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;Caption1&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134234082,&quot;true&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;Caption1&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,134224901,&quot;true&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777842,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777843,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777844,&quot;Arial&quot;,469769226,&quot;Arial,Calibri&quot;,335551500,&quot;6968388&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,335559740,&quot;240&quot;,201341983,&quot;0&quot;,335559739,&quot;200&quot;,335551550,&quot;2&quot;,335551620,&quot;2&quot;,469778324,&quot;caption&quot;,469778325,&quot;[&quot;Bullet&quot;]&quot;]}\">Fig. 2.7:&nbsp; NHT survey <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43019685 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Caption1\">results<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43019685 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Caption1\">. KBI 11 \u2013 Pavements and Footpaths (Overall)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW43019685 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-maintenance-strategy\">4. Maintenance Strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-1-creation-of-a-new-asset\">4.1 Creation of a new asset<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New footways are created in several ways including the following:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When new highway infrastructure such as carriageways are built,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As part of development works under sections 38, and 278 of the Highway Acts 1980,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As part of major housing developments, and&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As part of the strategic plan to encourage active travel.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-2-planned-maintenance\">4.2 Planned Maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Programmed work includes the following:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Replacing or renewal of defective slabs,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Patching and replacing paving blocks or bricks,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As part of slurry seal programme,&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As part of resurfacing or reconstruction programme, and<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Programmes created following regular inspections.<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment Options<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Selection of treatment types will take into consideration the performance requirement of the asset both in terms of fitness for purpose for users, numbers of users and the projected deterioration profile, and what subsequent treatment type can be considered for future interventions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Below are some examples of the treatment types for footways that the Council makes use of. The way the treatments are selected is indicated in Section 4.6 below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Footway Flexible Reconstruction,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Footway Flexible Patching,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Footway Flexible Resurfacing,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Footway Slurry Seal,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Footway Proprietary Treatments and Specialist Surfacing,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Footway Flags Reconstruction,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Footway Flags Resetting,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Footway Paviour Reconstruction,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Footway Paviour Resetting, and<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cobbles.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/03\/Slurry-Seal-pic.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"634\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/03\/Slurry-Seal-pic.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/03\/Slurry-Seal-pic.png 634w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/03\/Slurry-Seal-pic-300x176.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW262007465 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262007465 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Caption1\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;a81f126c-ef8e-4816-afdb-82173c0b7a82|30&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;Caption1&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134234082,&quot;true&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;Caption1&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,134224901,&quot;true&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777842,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777843,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777844,&quot;Arial&quot;,469769226,&quot;Arial,Calibri&quot;,335551500,&quot;6968388&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,335559740,&quot;240&quot;,201341983,&quot;0&quot;,335559739,&quot;200&quot;,335551550,&quot;2&quot;,335551620,&quot;2&quot;,469778324,&quot;caption&quot;,469778325,&quot;[&quot;Bullet&quot;]&quot;]}\">Fig<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262007465 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Caption1\">.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262007465 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Caption1\">2<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262007465 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Caption1\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262007465 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Caption1\">8:<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262007465 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Caption1\"> Slurry seal being applied to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262007465 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Caption1\">a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262007465 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Caption1\">footway<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262007465 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Caption1\"> (Before, During and After)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW262007465 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-3-renewal-or-replacement\">4.3 Renewal or replacement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Council will renew or replace footways on the following basis:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:576,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:576}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Following recommendation from local teams.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As part of Local Asset Capital Programme (LACP).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Following inspection and other defect reports.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As result of changes to the Council\u2019s strategic plans.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Availability of funding.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-4-decommissioning-of-the-asset\">4.4 Decommissioning of the asset<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW199099107 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199099107 BCX8\">It is rare for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199099107 BCX8\">footway<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199099107 BCX8\"> assets to be decommissioned. This usually only occurs when roads are closed (or \u2018stopped up\u2019) because of major highway improvements or realignments. As a result of this, it is possible that sections of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199099107 BCX8\">footway<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199099107 BCX8\"> may fall into disuse or <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199099107 BCX8\">be <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199099107 BCX8\">returned to the landowner of the subsoil beneath the highway<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199099107 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW199099107 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-5-maintenance-service-standards\">4.5 Maintenance Service Standards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maintenance Service Standards<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">were developed which define the Council\u2019s provision for each asset type based on four levels:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provision of safety related issues only,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Safety and Minimal Level of Serviceability,&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Safety and Intermediate Level of Serviceability, or&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Safety, and Serviceability and Sustainability.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These are defined in simple terms of what a road user could expect to see. This is especially useful in understanding the level of service in the context of what is affordable. Maintenance Standards are informed by condition assessments if available, against the stated Levels of Service in the Plan and the Council\u2019s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 to encourage sustainable travel and transport.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Footways<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #ff5c33;color: #ffffff\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provision of safety related issues only<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #ffd966\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provision of safety and minimal level of serviceability<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #ffff99\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provision of safety and intermediate level of serviceability<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provision of safety, serviceability and sustainability issues<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What a footway user would see<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Surface uneven and rutted with multiple localised repairs.<\/span><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some defects of a non-safety nature.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Surface irregular. <\/span><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Limited evidence of recent resurfacing.<\/span><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Significant localised repairs.<\/span><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some defects of a non-safety nature.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Surface generally well maintained.<\/span><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Limited localised repairs.<\/span><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some defects of a non-safety nature.<\/span><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Surface regular with very few localised repairs. <\/span><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Minimal defects of a non-safety nature.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maintenance standards and activities.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Undertake limited condition surveys to inform of network valuation.<\/span><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Undertake minimum safety inspections and react to defects that represent an immediate or imminent hazard only.<\/span><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No routine or programmed maintenance.<\/span>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Undertake condition surveys to inform of network valuation &amp; support asset management prioritisation within available budget.<\/span><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Undertake safety inspections and react to defects that represent an immediate or imminent hazard. Repairs mostly consisting of patching &amp; dressing or spray patching.<\/span><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Limited routine &amp; programmed maintenance dependant on budgets.<\/span>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Undertake condition surveys to inform of network valuation &amp; to support asset management prioritisation within available budget.<\/span><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Undertake safety inspections and react to defects that represent an immediate or imminent hazard.<\/span><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reduced routine &amp; programmed maintenance. Repairs are usually patching &amp; surface dressing with surfacing limited to high stress areas.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Undertake condition surveys to inform of network valuation.<\/span><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some serviceability inspections to support the asset management approach for allocating resources for the management, operation, preservation, and enhancement of the carriageway to meet the needs of current and future customers.<\/span><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Routine &amp; programmed maintenance undertaken to optimise future condition and to reduce the backlog of maintenance requirements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Impact<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Decline in structural residual life with increase in structural defects such as potholes, major cracking and rutting.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Decline in structural residual life with increase in structural defects such as potholes, major cracking and rutting.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some structural defects such as potholes, cracking &amp; rutting.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Minimal defects<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW154137190 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW154137190 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Caption1\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;a81f126c-ef8e-4816-afdb-82173c0b7a82|30&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;Caption1&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134234082,&quot;true&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;Caption1&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,134224901,&quot;true&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777842,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777843,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777844,&quot;Arial&quot;,469769226,&quot;Arial,Calibri&quot;,335551500,&quot;6968388&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,335559740,&quot;240&quot;,201341983,&quot;0&quot;,335559739,&quot;200&quot;,335551550,&quot;2&quot;,335551620,&quot;2&quot;,469778324,&quot;caption&quot;,469778325,&quot;[&quot;Bullet&quot;]&quot;]}\">Fig. 2.9: Maintenance Standards for Footways<\/span><\/span><\/em><span class=\"EOP SCXW154137190 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW260699156 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260699156 BCX8\">As pressures on budgets continue and become <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260699156 BCX8\">more<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260699156 BCX8\"> restrictive, the ability of the Council to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260699156 BCX8\">provide<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260699156 BCX8\"> a service above that of safety is going to be severely impacted. This is illustrated in the tables below. Figure <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260699156 BCX8\">2.10<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260699156 BCX8\"> illustrates the maintenance standards that can be expected on <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260699156 BCX8\">footways<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260699156 BCX8\"> with current funding levels<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260699156 BCX8\">.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW260699156 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Footway Hierarchy \/ Environment<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Footway<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">F1 Rural<\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\" class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">F2 Rural<\/td><td style=\"background-color: #ffff99\" class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">F3 Rural<\/td><td style=\"background-color: #ffd966\" class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">F4 Rural<\/td><td style=\"background-color: #ff5c33;color: #ffffff\" class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Footway Hierarchy \/ Environment<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Footway<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">F1 Urban<\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\" class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">F2 Urban<\/td><td style=\"background-color: #ffff99\" class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">F3 Urban<\/td><td style=\"background-color: #ffd966\" class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">F4 Urban<\/td><td style=\"background-color: #ffd966\" class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW45958302 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45958302 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Caption1\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;a81f126c-ef8e-4816-afdb-82173c0b7a82|30&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;Caption1&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134234082,&quot;true&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;Caption1&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,134224901,&quot;true&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777842,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777843,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777844,&quot;Arial&quot;,469769226,&quot;Arial,Calibri&quot;,335551500,&quot;6968388&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,335559740,&quot;240&quot;,201341983,&quot;0&quot;,335559739,&quot;200&quot;,335551550,&quot;2&quot;,335551620,&quot;2&quot;,469778324,&quot;caption&quot;,469778325,&quot;[&quot;Bullet&quot;]&quot;]}\">Fig. 2.10: Maintenance Standards expected on Footways<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW45958302 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-6-treatment-selection\">4.6 Treatment Selection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In conjunction with the maintenance service standards, the Council has also produced a treatment matrix which acts as a guide to the most appropriate materials\/treatments to be used on the various categories of footway.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The matrix can be seen in Fig. 2.11 below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The matrix uses a colour coding system to indicate the approved treatments for each category:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Green = Approved treatment,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Amber = Can be used with approval from Asset team, and<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Red = Not to be considered on category of carriageway.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Note<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559685&quot;:113,&quot;335559737&quot;:113,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td colspan=\"5\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Safety defects to safety policy. Safety defect repair must take priority and may, in some circumstances override the content of this schedule.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td colspan=\"5\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To be read in conjunction with the current policy and term maintenance contract specification<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td colspan=\"4\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Approved DHB 9th July 2015<\/span><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Version 3.1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">National Category<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:113,&quot;335559737&quot;:113,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Devon Maintenance Category<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:113,&quot;335559737&quot;:113,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Footway Flexible Reconstruction<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:113,&quot;335559737&quot;:113,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Footway Flexible Patching<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:113,&quot;335559737&quot;:113,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Footway Flexible Resurfacing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:113,&quot;335559737&quot;:113,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Footway Slurry Seal<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:113,&quot;335559737&quot;:113,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td colspan=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Footway Proprietary Treatments and Specialist Surfacing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:113,&quot;335559737&quot;:113,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td colspan=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Footway Flags Reconstruction<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:113,&quot;335559737&quot;:113,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Footway Flags Resetting<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:113,&quot;335559737&quot;:113,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Footway Paviour Reconstruction<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:113,&quot;335559737&quot;:113,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Footway Paviour Resetting<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:113,&quot;335559737&quot;:113,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td colspan=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cobbles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:113,&quot;335559737&quot;:113,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1(a) \/ 1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">F1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Type F1 or Type F2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Type F1A or Type F9<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Type F1A or Type F9<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #ff5c33;color: #ffffff\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #ff5c33;color: #ffffff\" colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"4\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e.g.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">high friction or coloured surfacing, any form of imprinting into the surface or stick on surfacing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\" colspan=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Standard size flags or PS\/B or PS\/C<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Standard flags or PS\/A<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BP\/1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BP\/1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\" colspan=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CP\/1 or CP\/2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">F2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Type F1 or Type F2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Type F1A or Type F9<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Type F1A or Type F9<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clause 918<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\" colspan=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Standard size flags or PS\/B or PS\/C<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Standard flags or PS\/A<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BP\/1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BP\/1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\" colspan=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CP\/1 or CP\/2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">F3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Type F1 or Type F2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Type F1A or Type F9<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Type F1A or Type F9<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clause 918<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #ffd966\" colspan=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Standard size flags or PS\/B or PS\/C<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #ffd966\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Standard flags or PS\/A<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #ffd966\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BP\/1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #ffd966\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BP\/1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #ffd966\" colspan=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CP\/1 or CP\/2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">F4<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #ff5c33;color: #ffffff\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Type F1A or Type F9<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Type F1A or Type F9<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clause 918<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #ff5c33;color: #ffffff\" colspan=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #ffd966\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Standard flags or PS\/A<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #ff5c33;color: #ffffff\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #ffd966\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BP\/1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #ffd966\" colspan=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CP\/1 or CP\/2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td style=\"background-color: #ff5c33;color: #ffffff\">&nbsp;<\/td><td><span class=\"TextRun SCXW115673307 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW115673307 BCX8\">Only in exceptional circumstances and after Materials Laboratory approval<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW115673307 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"background-color: #68ca68\">&nbsp;<\/td><td>Permissible option<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"background-color: #ffd966\">&nbsp;<\/td><td><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2407343 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2407343 BCX8\">Flags, paviours, and cobbles replaced outside Conservation areas with flexible materials after consultation with stakeholders<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW2407343 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW165437407 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165437407 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Caption1\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;a81f126c-ef8e-4816-afdb-82173c0b7a82|30&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;Caption1&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134234082,&quot;true&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;Caption1&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,134224901,&quot;true&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777842,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777843,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777844,&quot;Arial&quot;,469769226,&quot;Arial,Calibri&quot;,335551500,&quot;6968388&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,335559740,&quot;240&quot;,201341983,&quot;0&quot;,335559739,&quot;200&quot;,335551550,&quot;2&quot;,335551620,&quot;2&quot;,469778324,&quot;caption&quot;,469778325,&quot;[&quot;Bullet&quot;]&quot;]}\">Fig. 2.11: Treatment Selection for Footways<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-levels-of-service-and-investment-strategy\">5. Levels of Service and Investment Strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-1-levels-of-service\">5.1 Levels of Service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW78236296 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78236296 BCX8\">The detailed levels of service for the footway asset have been defined in a<\/span><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Highways\/Ebz4IuOvjCJGgw-fU6CDy3MB_hjKNxHvuBSPjhTPq9VPGw?e=v2eeek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW78236296 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78236296 BCX8\">Levels of Services Table<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW78236296 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW78236296 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> which shows how they each link to the core service levels.\u00a0 When developing the footway levels of service, it was important to not only consider statutory responsibilities but to also take account of customer satisfaction and views of the Council.\u00a0 Budget constraints also help determine levels of service as it is important to manage the expectations of service delivery standards.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Measure<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Responding to the<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">climate emergency<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be ambitious for children<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and young people<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Support sustainable<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">economic recovery<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tackle poverty and inequality<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improve health and wellbeing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Help communities to be safe,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">connected and resilient<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Inspect footways and cycleway at set frequencies and prioritise repairs to safety defects in accordance with the Highway Safety Inspection Policy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> \u221a<\/span><\/td><td><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> \u221a<\/span><\/td><td><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> \u221a<\/span><\/td><td><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> \u221a<\/span><\/td><td><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> \u221a<\/span><\/td><td><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> \u221a<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Using condition data and community feedback to develop and deliver an annual programme of footway and cycleway maintenance repairs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> \u221a<\/span><\/td><td><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> \u221a<\/span><\/td><td><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> \u221a<\/span><\/td><td><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> \u221a<\/span><\/td><td><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> \u221a<\/span><\/td><td><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> \u221a<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW177240243 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177240243 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Caption1\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;a81f126c-ef8e-4816-afdb-82173c0b7a82|30&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;Caption1&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134234082,&quot;true&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;Caption1&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,134224901,&quot;true&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777842,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777843,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777844,&quot;Arial&quot;,469769226,&quot;Arial,Calibri&quot;,335551500,&quot;6968388&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,335559740,&quot;240&quot;,201341983,&quot;0&quot;,335559739,&quot;200&quot;,335551550,&quot;2&quot;,335551620,&quot;2&quot;,469778324,&quot;caption&quot;,469778325,&quot;[&quot;Bullet&quot;]&quot;]}\">Fig. 2.12: Levels of Service<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW177240243 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-2-investment-strategy\">5.2 Investment strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW81071677 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81071677 BCX8\">Although a robust asset deterioration model exists for carriageways a similar model has not been developed for footways. This is in line with the relatively <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81071677 BCX8\">low risk<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81071677 BCX8\"> and low historical spend on footways however development of a less complex model may <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81071677 BCX8\">assist<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81071677 BCX8\"> in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81071677 BCX8\">determining<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81071677 BCX8\"> budget splits for footway spending<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81071677 BCX8\">.&nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81071677 BCX8\">Footway spending is based more on historical spend assessments and on network length.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW81071677 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-programme-development\">6. Programme Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-1-identifying-schemes-for-an-initial-works-programme\">6.1 Identifying Schemes for an Initial Works Programme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When identifying schemes for an initial Works Programme, the following are some of the factors that are considered:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Local needs identified by the Neighbourhood Teams as part of the Local Asset Capital Programme (LACP) process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Inspection reports from Neighbourhood officers and Data Technicians.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Following complaints or claims, and<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Programmed or planned asset renewal works.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is represented in the diagram below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/03\/Fig-2.13.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"313\" 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Schemes for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174706481 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Caption1\">an Initial<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174706481 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Caption1\"> Works Programme<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW174706481 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-2-selecting-and-optimising-schemes-for-the-forward-programme\">6.2 Selecting and Optimising Schemes for the Forward Programme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW93804654 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93804654 BCX8\">Funding for footway improvement schemes is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93804654 BCX8\">available through the LACP programme.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93804654 BCX8\"> Sites are considered alongside other schemes in the LACP programme, taking footway hierarchy into account.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93804654 BCX8\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW93804654 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-risks\">7. Risks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Issues which may prevent asset management objectives being achieved include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Funding and overall prioritisation are the main challenge in achieving our maintenance objectives. Currently there is insufficient investment overall so footways are likely to deteriorate if funding is not increased.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Availability of suitable surfacing materials with correct Polished Stone Values (PSV).&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Climate change with more rainfalls and frequent storm events may cause accelerated damage to our footways.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Increasing costs of materials and labour.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other risks with funding availability to maintain footways include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Financial claims for compensation, increased complaints, public dissatisfaction, and damage to the reputation of the council.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-improvement-actions\">8. Improvement Actions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alongside the Highway Infrastructure Asset Management Plan, this Annex is a live document. It will be subject to continuous improvement and ongoing development with input from Council Officers and Stakeholder feedback. Areas for improvement are identified within the Annex which are summarised as Improvement Actions in this section. These Actions are aligned with Strategic Goals and are assessed as part of a wider cross-asset prioritisation process that prioritises their implementation taking account of the framework of funding and resource availability.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The actions that have been identified as being required to ensure the Footways asset management objectives are achieved are:&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Development of a risk-score matrix to better inform and justify decision making.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Review use of latest technology for improved data collection.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Develop an investment strategy for the footway asset.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"version-control\">Version Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Version<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Summary of Changes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.0<\/td><td>12 April 2023<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"button form editor-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/?page_id=14106&amp;preview=true\">Back to Home Page<\/a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;                &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a class=\"button form editor-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/?post_type=dcc_docs_document&amp;p=14177&amp;preview=true\">Continue to Annex 3<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Annex 2 Back to Main Menu&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Continue to Annex 3 1. 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