Support

Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

Representation ID: 855

Received: 02/02/2019

Respondent: Ms Valerie Briginshaw

Representation Summary:

Reduce car parking in city centre to reduce pollution. Put in bus routes and safe cycle routes especially in Bognor Road and St Pauls Road. Upgrade bus/rail interchange facilities.cycle routes need to be direct, convenient, joined-up, segregated, clear and safe. Improve paving to reduce accidents for pedestrins and wheelchair users.

Full text:

Support reduction of car parking in the city centre to reduce exposure to pollution.

Support removal of car parking to put in bus routes and safe separate cycle routes specifically on St Paul's Road and Bognor Road.

Bus/Rail interchange must provide proper facilities for bus users eg toilets, waiting room, bus information screens as well as staff and tourist information and cafe. High quality facilities are key to welcoming visitors to our city and make public transport more attractive and preferable to private transport.

I am a cyclist, and this is my main means of getting around in Chichester, as I sold my car 4 years ago for environmentsl reasons. I am 69 years old and female and take my life in my hands when I venture out on my bike virtually every day. I have twice been hit by a vehicle in Chichester, because currently there are very few safe cycling lanes in the cuty.
Cycle routes must be direct, convenient, joined-up, segregated from vehicular traffic, clear and safe and not be simply painted lines on the road.

Please improve the paving in the city centre to enhance the pedestrian network specifically to help prevent trips and increase comfort for those who have mobility issues (eg people with Parkinsons Disease) and for people in wheelchairs.