Submitted by Geoff Farrell on 30 April 2022 - 12:10pm
In West Sussex, people on foot have 8036 kms where they are segregated from motorised traffic. People on cycles have 1398 kms where they are segregated from motorised traffic. See the facts on the attached table. Some at WSCC believe that walking is 'more important' than cycling and that there needs to be a walking forum. Modal shift will not come from even a doubling of walking infrastructure; whereas 8036 kms of good quality cycling infrastructure would work wonders.
Submitted by Geoff Farrell on 26 April 2022 - 5:06pm
Active Travel England (ATE), the government's new funding body and inspectorate for walking and cycling, will be based in York from summer 2022 with around 100 members of staff. The first National Commissioner was announced in January as Chris Boardman (right), Olympic gold medallist and former Transport Commissioner for Greater Manchester. Brian Deegan has since been confirmed as Interim Head of Inspection.
Submitted by Geoff Farrell on 21 April 2022 - 9:37am
From the WSCC Press Release of 19th April 2022 - Three options were considered: a bridge, a Pegasus crossing, or a traffic island – the island has been ruled out because there is insufficient land to accommodate one at the site. Cllr Joy Dennis (Cabinet Member for H&T) said: “The initial estimated cost for a bridge is approximately £2million.
Submitted by Geoff Farrell on 19 April 2022 - 11:35am
The West Sussex Transport Plan (WSTP) was approved by Full Council on April 1 2022. https://westsussex.moderngov.co.uk/documents/b10142/Item%2010%20-%20West%20Sussex%20Transport%20Plan%20Appendix%20A%2001st-Apr-2022%2010.30%20County%20Council.pdf?T=9. The Plan has taken longer to produce than anticipated but it's now here and sets the scene for transport planning from now until 2036. The WSCF and others have pointed to a lack of ambition and emphasis that would have favoured Active Travel over what might be called inactive travel - i.e.- roads for motorised transport.
Submitted by Geoff Farrell on 19 April 2022 - 11:22am
The Government has issued The Active Travel Toolkit for Local Government to be guided by. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/active-travel-local-authority-toolkit/active-travel-local-authority-toolkit
Submitted by Geoff Farrell on 24 March 2022 - 11:58am
Executive Task and Finish Group: Traffic Management and Road Safety
West Sussex County Council's Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport has established an Executive Task and Finish Group (TFG), chaired by Cllr Richardson (Cabinet Member Adviser on Road Safety), that will assist in the review of various elements of traffic management policy and approach. The TFG will meet for the first time in April and is expected to review, but not be limited to, the following matters:
Submitted by Geoff Farrell on 5 February 2022 - 2:07pm
Planning permision has been granted to complete a further 5 kilometre extension of the Centurion Way to link to the South Downs Way at the Hilltop car park in Cocking. See the update
Submitted by Geoff Farrell on 5 February 2022 - 2:00pm
Campaigners asking for a safe cycle path and footpath between Arundel and Ford have cause for celebration after the idea received widespread backing from Arun District Councillors. See the artice in the local paper
Submitted by Geoff Farrell on 8 October 2021 - 10:07am
Green light for crossing boost for cyclists and pedestrians in Shoreham - see https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/news/green-light-for-crossing-boost-for-cyclists-and-pedestrians-in-shoreham/
Submitted by Geoff Farrell on 5 October 2021 - 10:29am
WSCC has produced a draft review of its Local Transport Plan that will run from 2022 to 2036 and has asked for comments as part of the public consultation. The WSCF has responded with a composite of the views of the cycle forums across the county. The overarching view is that despite some fine words, in essence it is business as usual with – in reality - an emphasis on roads with Active Travel added on where possible and where affordable. In our view, climate change and good public health are the basis for any transport plan. See the full response at
