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As part of the Government’s Active Travel Fund (ATF) initiative the County Council is seeking to develop measures to encourage walking and cycling. During Spring/Summer 2021 the Council consulted on options for a permanent cycling facility in Upper Shoreham Road between the Old Shoreham Tollbridge and Holmbush Roundabout, and potential measures to reduce the impact of traffic in Middle Road and Eastern Avenue, Shoreham-by-Sea.

Background

In Summer 2020 West Sussex County Council responded to a challenge from Central Government to provide measures to cater for a predicted upsurge in walking and cycling following the end of the Covid 19 Lockdown. Temporary facilities were installed in various locations throughout the County. Of the measures installed the Upper Shoreham Road cycle route was deemed to be successful in terms of usage and as a result the Council engaged with the public in Spring 2021 to gauge support for a permanent improvement on this corridor as well as supporting improvements on the surrounding road network. The results of the engagement process are summarised in table 1 below:

Table 1 – Headline support for potential improvements - March 21 Engagement.

Following the initial engagement process the Council worked up two scheme options for Upper Shoreham Road and developed ideas for reducing the impact of traffic on Middle Road and Eastern Avenue. The designs and concepts were consulted on in July 2021.

There were more than 1,600 responses to the consultation. You can read more of the consultation report. Neither of the two options for a segregated cycle facility on the Upper Shoreham Road were well supported, although there was a higher level of support for improving cycling and walking facilities in Shoreham, particularly relating to school travel.

Measure

Support

Oppose

A permanent high quality cycling facility on Upper Shoreham Road

65%

29%

Measures to reduce the impact of traffic on Middle Road

71%

16%

Measures to reduce the impact of traffic on Eastern Avenue

67%

19%

A crossing facility to link USR to the Old Shoreham Toll Bridge

74%

10%


The results of the consultation are summarised in tables 2 and 3 below:

Table 2 – Support for Upper Shoreham Road Cycleway options - July 21 Consultation.

Measure

Support

Oppose

A one-way cycle track on both sides of USR (View Drawing)

45%

51%

A two-way cycle track on the south side of USR (View Drawing)

25%

65%


Table 3 - Support for potential improvements to reduce impact of traffic in Middle Road and Eastern Avenue (View Map) - July 21 Consultation.

Measure

Support

Oppose

Installation of pedestrian priority crossings at side road junctions

63%

18%

Installation of school street zones (restricting motor vehicle access to school streets during drop off and pick up times)

52%

29%

Upgrade cycle priority measures at Eastern Avenue / Middle Road traffic signals

50%

34%

Introduction of increased parking restrictions for safer cycle movements

45%

40%

Introduction of modal filters (Bollards, kerbs, and planters etc) to prevent motor vehicle through-traffic, whilst allowing walkers and cyclists to pass.

44%

40%

Conversion of Park Avenue into a one-way street with contraflow cycle facilities to reduce motor vehicle through-traffic.

39%

37%

Installation of a bus gate on Wilmot Road, near Stoney Lane, to reduce motor vehicle through-traffic.

35%

42%


Next Steps

The County Council remains committed to providing cycling and walking improvements and so intends to engage further with stakeholders over the coming months to see whether there is a solution for the Upper Shoreham Road and surrounding area that would deliver meaningful improvements whilst allaying any concerns residents may have. This will allow us to understand what detailed proposals might be achievable.

The consultation demonstrated a level of support for some of the measures to encourage walking and cycling, with a focus on school travel. The Council is working with local schools to help draw up more detailed proposals for further engagement in 2022.

Steyning Road Crossing Point

In addition to the schemes mentioned above the Council consulted on plans for a signal-controlled ‘toucan’ crossing point on Steyning Road between the Tollbridge and Upper Shoreham Road. – the consultation process, which took place in July/August 2021. Of those people who expressed either support or opposition, 94% were in favour of the pedestrian and cycle crossing. The scheme is scheduled for construction in (2022/23).



As part of the Government’s Active Travel Fund (ATF) initiative the County Council is seeking to develop measures to encourage walking and cycling. During Spring/Summer 2021 the Council consulted on options for a permanent cycling facility in Upper Shoreham Road between the Old Shoreham Tollbridge and Holmbush Roundabout, and potential measures to reduce the impact of traffic in Middle Road and Eastern Avenue, Shoreham-by-Sea.

Background

In Summer 2020 West Sussex County Council responded to a challenge from Central Government to provide measures to cater for a predicted upsurge in walking and cycling following the end of the Covid 19 Lockdown. Temporary facilities were installed in various locations throughout the County. Of the measures installed the Upper Shoreham Road cycle route was deemed to be successful in terms of usage and as a result the Council engaged with the public in Spring 2021 to gauge support for a permanent improvement on this corridor as well as supporting improvements on the surrounding road network. The results of the engagement process are summarised in table 1 below:

Table 1 – Headline support for potential improvements - March 21 Engagement.

Following the initial engagement process the Council worked up two scheme options for Upper Shoreham Road and developed ideas for reducing the impact of traffic on Middle Road and Eastern Avenue. The designs and concepts were consulted on in July 2021.

There were more than 1,600 responses to the consultation. You can read more of the consultation report. Neither of the two options for a segregated cycle facility on the Upper Shoreham Road were well supported, although there was a higher level of support for improving cycling and walking facilities in Shoreham, particularly relating to school travel.

Measure

Support

Oppose

A permanent high quality cycling facility on Upper Shoreham Road

65%

29%

Measures to reduce the impact of traffic on Middle Road

71%

16%

Measures to reduce the impact of traffic on Eastern Avenue

67%

19%

A crossing facility to link USR to the Old Shoreham Toll Bridge

74%

10%


The results of the consultation are summarised in tables 2 and 3 below:

Table 2 – Support for Upper Shoreham Road Cycleway options - July 21 Consultation.

Measure

Support

Oppose

A one-way cycle track on both sides of USR (View Drawing)

45%

51%

A two-way cycle track on the south side of USR (View Drawing)

25%

65%


Table 3 - Support for potential improvements to reduce impact of traffic in Middle Road and Eastern Avenue (View Map) - July 21 Consultation.

Measure

Support

Oppose

Installation of pedestrian priority crossings at side road junctions

63%

18%

Installation of school street zones (restricting motor vehicle access to school streets during drop off and pick up times)

52%

29%

Upgrade cycle priority measures at Eastern Avenue / Middle Road traffic signals

50%

34%

Introduction of increased parking restrictions for safer cycle movements

45%

40%

Introduction of modal filters (Bollards, kerbs, and planters etc) to prevent motor vehicle through-traffic, whilst allowing walkers and cyclists to pass.

44%

40%

Conversion of Park Avenue into a one-way street with contraflow cycle facilities to reduce motor vehicle through-traffic.

39%

37%

Installation of a bus gate on Wilmot Road, near Stoney Lane, to reduce motor vehicle through-traffic.

35%

42%


Next Steps

The County Council remains committed to providing cycling and walking improvements and so intends to engage further with stakeholders over the coming months to see whether there is a solution for the Upper Shoreham Road and surrounding area that would deliver meaningful improvements whilst allaying any concerns residents may have. This will allow us to understand what detailed proposals might be achievable.

The consultation demonstrated a level of support for some of the measures to encourage walking and cycling, with a focus on school travel. The Council is working with local schools to help draw up more detailed proposals for further engagement in 2022.

Steyning Road Crossing Point

In addition to the schemes mentioned above the Council consulted on plans for a signal-controlled ‘toucan’ crossing point on Steyning Road between the Tollbridge and Upper Shoreham Road. – the consultation process, which took place in July/August 2021. Of those people who expressed either support or opposition, 94% were in favour of the pedestrian and cycle crossing. The scheme is scheduled for construction in (2022/23).



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    July 21 Consultation:

    As part of the Government’s Active Travel Fund (ATF) initiative the County Council is consulting interested parties regarding a permanent cycling facility in Upper Shoreham Road between the Old Shoreham Tollbridge and Holmbush Roundabout, and measures to reduce the impact of traffic in Middle Road and Eastern Avenue, Shoreham-by-Sea.

    Background

    In Summer 2020 West Sussex County Council responded to a challenge from Central Government to provide measures to cater for a predicted upsurge in walking and cycling following the end of the Covid 19 Lockdown. Temporary facilities were installed in various locations throughout the County. Of the measures installed the Upper Shoreham Road cycle route was deemed to be successful in terms of usage and as a result the Council engaged with the public in Spring 2021 to gauge support for a permanent improvement on this corridor as well as supporting improvements on the surrounding road network. This process has identified significant local support for the installation of the following:


    Measure

    Support

    A permanent high quality cycling facility on Upper Shoreham Road

    65%

    Measures to reduce the impact of traffic on Middle Road

    71%

    Measures to reduce the impact of traffic on Eastern Avenue

    67%

    A crossing facility to link USR to the Old Shoreham Toll Bridge

    74%


    Table 1 – Headline support for potential improvements.

    The scheme will aim to bring many benefits to the local area such as improved air quality, increased safety and better opportunities for walking and cycling. The scheme would also provide a safer route linking Shoreham and Lancing, and help school pupils travel to and from The Shoreham Academy and the Sir Robert Woodard Academy. Such improvements would be in line with Adur and Worthing Council’s Local Walking and Cycling Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) by supporting journeys to and from school, commuting, shopping and other everyday trips.


    The consultation seeks the following:

    Your views on the layout of cycle facility options on Upper Shoreham Road, being either:

    • (1A): A single direction cycleway on both sides of Upper Shoreham Road, (this being separate from the adjacent pavement), or
    • (1B): A bi-directional cycleway on the south side of Upper Shoreham Road, again, separate from the adjacent pavement.

    We also want your broader views on the concept of:

    • (2) Measures to reduce the impact of traffic in Middle Road and Eastern Avenue and improvements to the junction of Middle Road and Eastern Avenue.

    We are hoping to understand people’s opinions on the options and measures now proposed. We are very mindful that this is a residential area so would want to construct schemes that enhance the local community and crucially take into account key issues such as parking, deliveries, access to properties and public transport.

    The Consultation response regarding the Upper Shoreham Road Cycleway will assist the Council in selecting which scheme option to take forward to construction.

    Your views on measures to reduce the impact of traffic in Middle Road and Eastern Avenue and the Middle Road/Eastern Avenue junction improvement. (2) will be used to develop proposals which will be subject to more detailed consultation in the future.

    Steyning Road Crossing Point

    In addition to the schemes mentioned above the Council will be taking forward plans for a signal controlled crossing point on Steyning Road between the Tollbridge and Upper Shoreham Road – the details will be subject to a separate consultation process later this year. The Council is not consulting further on this proposal at this time.

    To view the two options please click on the following links:

    Option 1A - One way both sides

    Option 1B - Two way South side


    To view the measures for Middle Road/Eastern Avenue and surrounding area, please click on the following link:

    Eastern Avenue/Middle Road Measures


    Please note that the engagement mapping area will not be in use during the Full Public Consultation



    Have your say

    Full public consultation is now open for Shoreham-by-Sea.

    We would welcome your views on the online questionnaire.


    March 21 Engagement:

    WSCC is currently looking to develop a high quality scheme for the Shoreham area that could bring many benefits to the local area such as improved air quality, increased safety and better opportunities for walking and cycling. A scheme could also provide a safer route linking Shoreham and Lancing, and help school pupils travel to and from The Shoreham Academy and the Sir Robert Woodard Academy.

    Upper Shoreham Road, Middle Road and Eastern Avenue are being considered for walking and cycling improvements as part of the Government’s Active Travel Fund (ATF). Progressing with these improvements is subject to full consultation with all stakeholders so that they can be submitted to the Department for Transport in a bid for funding later this year.

    Initial thoughts from Adur and Worthing Council’s Local Walking and Cycling Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) show that any improvements should support journeys to and from school, commuting, shopping and other everyday trips. The types of potential improvements we could make include:

    • Upper Shoreham Road segregated cycle ways
    • Changes to the way vehicles travel through Eastern Avenue. For example, discouraging rat-running traffic to make it a more attractive route for pedestrians and cyclists and changing road layout to create space for pedestrians and cyclists
    • Changes to the way vehicles travel through Middle Road. For example, discouraging rat-running traffic to make it a more attractive route for pedestrians and cyclists and changing road layout to create space for pedestrians and cyclists
    • A permanent signalised crossing improvement on the A283 near its junction with the Upper Shoreham Road to connect the Downs Link with St Nicholas Lane

    This engagement follows on from community comments already received from recent surveys. We are hoping to understand people’s opinions on what type of high quality scheme they may wish to see in their local area. We are very mindful that this is a residential area so would want to construct a scheme that enhances the local community and crucially takes into account key issues such as parking, deliveries access to properties and public transport.




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