The purpose a WCHAR (Walking, Cycling and Horse-Riding Assessment and Review) is to facilitate theinclusion of all walking, cycling and horse-riding modes in the highway scheme development processfrom the earliest stage, enabling opportunities for new or improved facilities and their integration withthe local and national networks.

This could include the creation and/or improvement of facilities for pedestrians, cyclists and equestriansthat are separate from the highway.

WCHAR is intended to provide increased collaboration, interaction and engagement with keystakeholders.

National design guidance makes integrating green infrastructure into transport projects a key priory fordevelopment schemes. A WCHAR provides useful insights to all relevant stakeholders regardingappropriate measures to bright forward more sustainable development.

Definition and Scope of a WCHAR

Remit of DMRB GG142

Design Team Leader – Responsibility and Remit;

Policy Framework 

Lone working and stay Fieldwork Methods safe principles

To identify opportunities for improvement for all non-motorised users;

This course is designed for all practitioners who are likely to be involved in the preparation or review ofany existing or proposed walking, cycling and horse-riding facilities and the review of design proposalsrelating to those facilities. It will also benefit anyone who undertakes site visits or healthy streetsassessments in the context of development planning.

On completion of the course, delegates will:

Gain an appropriate understanding of all relevant existing facilities for pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians(users) in a local area

To provide background user information that can be referred to throughout the development of the highway scheme

Identify opportunities for improvement for all non-motorised users

Review proposals for pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians throughout the development of the highway scheme design

Review the potential impact of the proposed highway scheme on users in the area and on existing facilities

Identify new opportunities for improvement (or removal of constraints) for users that may arise from thedevelopment of the highway schemes