Submitted by Geoff Farrell on 5 February 2022 - 2:07pm
Planning permision has been granted to complete a further 5 kilometre extension of the Centurion Way to link to the South Downs Way at the Hilltop car park in Cocking. See the update
Submitted by Geoff Farrell on 5 February 2022 - 2:00pm
Campaigners asking for a safe cycle path and footpath between Arundel and Ford have cause for celebration after the idea received widespread backing from Arun District Councillors. See the artice in the local paper
Submitted by Geoff Farrell on 8 October 2021 - 10:07am
Green light for crossing boost for cyclists and pedestrians in Shoreham - see https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/news/green-light-for-crossing-boost-for-cyclists-and-pedestrians-in-shoreham/
Submitted by Geoff Farrell on 5 October 2021 - 10:29am
WSCC has produced a draft review of its Local Transport Plan that will run from 2022 to 2036 and has asked for comments as part of the public consultation. The WSCF has responded with a composite of the views of the cycle forums across the county. The overarching view is that despite some fine words, in essence it is business as usual with – in reality - an emphasis on roads with Active Travel added on where possible and where affordable. In our view, climate change and good public health are the basis for any transport plan. See the full response at
Submitted by Geoff Farrell on 2 October 2021 - 9:30am
Joy Cllr Joy Dennis, Cabinet Member for H&T, has signalled her focus on road safety by appointing Cllr Tom Richardson as Road Safety Advisor. This is very much to be welcomed because actual and perceived danger is a major inhibitor for people wanting to ride a bike. Cllr Richardson is very qualified for the role – he served for 15 years with the police service mostly as a specialist roads policing officer where he dealt with a huge variety of incidents. And Cllr Dennis has renamed Cllr Sean McDonald's role as Cycling Champion to be Advisor for Active Travel.
Submitted by Geoff Farrell on 22 September 2021 - 8:01am
Cycling UK is keeping up its effort to take WSCC to court over the removal of the Old Shoreham Road cycle lane. Here is the result of an appeal - https://www.cyclinguk.org/press-release/west-sussex-county-council-go-court-over-cycle-lane-removal
Submitted by Geoff Farrell on 23 July 2021 - 10:39am
A large number of Active Travel schemes are open for consultation - Chemroute, A24 at Findon and the A259 (Felpham to Littlehampton enhancement) might be the top three. You can find them at https://yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/hub-page/highways-transport-and-planning. The school gate category includes a number across the county. You'll also see that the Local Transport Plan 2022-2036 consultation is now open. This sets the context for so many other policies - it's important.
Submitted by Geoff Farrell on 1 June 2021 - 8:23am
Cllr Joy Dennis has been appointed Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport following the County elections in early May. Sean McDonald remains as Cycling Champion. Cllr Dennis' appointment is especially welcome after the poor performance from her predecessor Cllr Elkins. It's noteworthy that her brief includes the words 'All aspects of cycling'.
Submitted by Geoff Farrell on 4 March 2021 - 1:31pm
After a fatality at this junction at the Downview Road/Felpham Way lights more than a year ago, WSCC have redesigned the way that people on bicycles can navigate their way through it. Very welcome and perhaps a model for other junctions that are similarly inherently hazardous but have not yet had a fatality to spur WSCC into making improvements. Thanks are due to the WSCC's Road Safety Group Manager.
For the WSCC press release - https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/news/cycling-safety-improvement-works-due-to-start-next-week-in-felpham/
Submitted by Geoff Farrell on 25 February 2021 - 11:38am
Cycling UK has confirmed it will be taking legal action against West Sussex County Council’s decision to remove a popular cycle lane introduced during lockdown. See the full press release - https://www.cyclinguk.org/press-release/cycling-uk-takes-council-court-irrational-and-unlawful-removal-cycle-lane