Plan for road improvements
Works are being planned to improve road safety near a Horsham school.
Joint proposals are being put forward by West Sussex County Council and Horsham District Council for improvements in Comptons Lane near Forest School.
They aim to create dedicated spaces for pedestrians and cyclists, and priority crossings to improve access to the school.
A revised junction layout is proposed where Bennetts Road meets Comptons Lane, giving priority to people travelling on foot or by bike.
Pedestrians and cyclists will be encouraged to travel via the service road as a safer alternative to the busy main Comptons Lane.
A dedicated cycle track is planned leading up to the school entrance, connecting with an existing path outside the school.
It is also planned to provide a new bus lay-by outside Forest School which has up to eight bus services serving the area twice a day.
Meanwhile, the councils say that the design of the bus lay-by has been altered to ensure that an oak tree outside the school is retained.
People are now being asked to comment on the proposals which will be on display at Forest School between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday May 11.
Joy Dennis, West Sussex County Council’s cabinet member for highways, said; said: “We hope these highquality proposals for cycling, walking and bus-related improvements will improve safety for all road users, encourage active/sustainable travel choices and reduce congestion.”
Horsham District Council cabinet member for planning and development Lynn Lambertsaid:“Wearegrateful to all local stakeholders and the public who gave their time to support and develop our plan and it is wonderful to see this plan begin to come to life.”
And Councillor Christian Mitchell, Horsham District Council cabinet member for Horsham Town, added: “This is the type of high-quality infrastructure investment that is required to encourage active travel take-up, cycling, e-biking or walking in Horsham, with all the health and environmental benefits switching to these modes of transport can provide.”
Formoreinformationabout the proposals, including how to get involved and a link to an online survey, which is open until June 6, visit: https:// yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/ comptonslane-horsham