Old Shoreham Road Cycle Route

Old Shoreham Road - 'Links to School' cycle facilities

In 2009 we consulted widely about creating a cycle lane along the whole length of the Old Shoreham Road and 66% of respondents felt that cycle lane facilities were needed. At the time a decision was made by councillors not to proceed due to concerns around cyclists' safety. City council officers have now been asked to review original designs to enhance a section of the Old Shoreham Road which specifically affects journeys for young people attending schools in the area. A number of requests have also been made for pedestrian crossings.

Images of how the route might look are attached and a plan of the route is also attached.

Residents in the surrounding area have been sent these details and a short questionnaire by mail. This questionnaire is also available here for anyone across the city who would like to take part in the consultation.

Our aim is to provide a viable route for young people to travel to school on foot and by bike, thereby easing congestion during peak periods. The cycle and pedestrian improvements proposed include:

• Full segregation for cyclists from motor vehicle traffic provided by a kerb edge. Segregation for pedestrians from cyclists with a low kerb edge.
• Side Road junction treatments to improve road-crossing for pedestrians and disabled people. This will also reduce vehicle speeds into and out of residential streets adjacent to Old Shoreham Road.
• Pedestrian crossings at The Upper Drive / Old Shoreham Road and Shirley Drive/ The Drive/ Old Shoreham Road junctions.

Further details of this consultation and the 2009 consultation can be found at www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/cycling