I'm looking at the outcomes following the large amounts of resurfacing which has been done on various parts of the (canal) network. I've heard many anecdotal accounts of cyclists crashing into each other and pedestrians; dog walkers with long leads causing trip hazards; anglers covering the towpath with their equipment etc.
I'm trying to find out the extend to which these events have happened since unimproved towpaths have had new surfaces installed and whether the potential benefits of giving cyclists a 'safer' place to ride than the road is offset by the increased risk faced by other towpath users.
Worth filling in if you have a spare minute - it's a very short survey.
http://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/towpathsurvey/