Access barriers on cycle routes in Rhondda Cynon Taff are designed to prevent motorised access to cycle routes. 

However, these barriers also prevent legitimate access, not only to people riding bikes, but also to those who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids. They discriminate against the very people who benefit most from traffic free routes, and for this reason Rhondda Cynon Taf council need to ensure that any access barrier is removed and none are installed in the future, to ensure easy access to traffic free routes for all legitimate users.