Have a say on transport improvement proposals in the Chichester area – public consultation ends December 18
Members of the public have been given an opportunity to have their say on transport improvement proposals in Chichester.
The proposals cover two east-west routes in the Chichester area: the A286 Oaklands Way and the A285 between Chichester and Tangmere, and officers hope that, if approved, they will helpmakesustainabletransport facilities safer, easier to use and more convenient.
West Sussex County Council is asking residents to comment on the proposals after initial public engagement in Spring, which suggested general public support for the two projects. It showed that:
52 per cent of respondents were in favour of the A286 Oaklands Way scheme, and 60 per cent of respondents were in support of the A285 Chichester totangmeresustainabletransport Corridor.
Following that positive feedback, design proposals have been put forward for comment.
Both routes are already wellused by residents travelling to schoolsorwork,andtheaimisto makewalkingandcyclinganeasier and more attractive alternativetoothermodesoftransport.
The proposals are part of the county council’s transport strategy for Chichester, which includes improving thea27,promotingbetterpublic transportandprovidingelectric vehicle charging points.
The council has proposed two options for improving the A286 Oaklands Way between the Northgate Gyratory and College Lane, both of whichwillhelptoimprovewalkingandcyclingfacilitiesbetween the city centre, the University of Chichesterandstrichard’shospital.
Theproposedrouteimprovements between between Chichester and Tangmere include to the A285 Westhampnett Road and walking and cycling connections between Chichester and Tangmere.
If plans go ahead, the route would also connect to a new foot and cycle bridge over the A27, which is being delivered as partoftheshopwhykelakesdevelopment. Fulldetailsofbothroutescan be found on the county council’s consultationpage,andusersare encouragedtotakealookandtell the council what they think by completing the survey.
Feedback provided will help develop the designs as they evolve, making sure they are as well suited as possible to the needs of users and residents.
The schemes are at a very early stage and no decisions havebeenmadeyet,buttheright feedback could help make sure they are as effective as possible.
Whether the schemes are builtornotdependsonwhether or not the council secures central government grant funding.
Ifthathappens,itmaywellbe severalyearsbeforeanychanges on the ground take place.
The consultation is open until 11.55pm on Monday, December 18.
Find more detail on the proposalsandtakeasurveytoshare your views at https://yourvoice. westsussex.gov.uk/chichestercorridors
Drop in events to give people the chance to view the proposals in person and speak to members of the design team have already been held at the Bassil Shippam Centre and Jubilee Hall in Chichester and at Tangmere Village Centre.