What role does a CTC Wessex DA ‘RtR’ Representative play at local level? The CTC's Right to Ride (RtR) network is the largest team of voluntary dedicated cycle campaigners in the UK. CTC Wessex DA RtR volunteers are dedicated local representatives, who campaign for better cycling conditions within the Wessex DA area, and support the CTC’s ‘Campaigns and Policy’ department's national agenda. Wessex DA RtR Reps specialise in one or more of the following: On-Road cycling (e.g. urban, commuter and utility cycling); Off-Road cycling (e.g. mountain biking, rights of way and recreational cycling), and public transport (i.e. the integration of bikes with trains, buses and ferries).
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Our Role . . . CTC's official RtR representatives are authorised to represent the CTC to their local authorities, County Councils and other bodies. They must sign an agreement of honour to signify that they are happy with CTC policies, as set out in our Policy Handbook, and that they will operate in accordance with set standards. It is important to that the CTC is represented positively and constructively and that our policies are put across consistently and accurately by well-informed advocates. To help our RtR reps (novice and experienced alike) achieve this, we offer a regular supply of campaigning material and notices; high priority support, plus opportunities to take up training or attend our campaigning conferences each year. It is important to remember that our RtR Network is just that - i.e. a Network. Co-ordination, communication and liaison are vital, both between HQ and local RtR representatives, and between Wessex DA members at all levels, particularly. There are three levels of activity: Local Representatives They are voluntary RtR members who represent CTC in their local district/borough. Usually, these authorities do not have highway responsibilities, but it is the job of the RtR rep to look after cyclists' interests in the area both, to vet road schemes/developments and alert the Highway
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