Crawley Proposed Cycling and Walking Improvements: Feedback Questionnaire

We’re working to deliver walking, wheeling and cycling improvements in Crawley and would like to understand your views on our proposals for Northgate Avenue.

Following our previous engagement held in 2022, we have been awarded funding from Active Travel England (ATE) to develop Detailed Design proposals for investment in improved facilities for those walking, wheeling or cycling along Northgate Avenue in Crawley.

The proposals would help to facilitate safer, more convenient and attractive journeys along the route, providing a gateway into the town centre for people walking, wheeling or travelling by bicycle.

Our previous engagement proposals sought to introduce segregated uni-directional cycle tracks on either side of Northgate Avenue. Following a review of the feedback from this engagement, we are proposing to:

Provide a segregated bi-directional cycle track (where feasible) on one side of Northgate Avenue by removing some of the existing grass verge. The cycle tracks are in accordance with Local Transport Note 1/20 (LTN 1/20) guidance, and will help provide a safer environment for cyclists away from general traffic and those walking or wheeling;

Reduce the speed limit on Northgate Avenue from 40mph to 30mph, as this is essential for the proposed design; and

Upgrade crossing facilities in certain locations, including crossings for those walking, wheeling or travelling by bicycle.

As well as helping to improve the health, wellbeing and safety of West Sussex residents, it is hoped that improving facilities for those walking, wheeling, cycling or travelling by bus will support the local economy, reduce congestion and tackle the Climate Emergency.