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Chichester Dutch-Style roundabout (Jubb Consulting Engineers)

Property developer pays for £950,000 Dutch-style cycling roundabout to prioritise cyclists and improve safety… but furious locals still claim “nightmare” project is “wasting” taxes

One resident even claimed the roundabout had already caused two crashes... despite it not yet being open and still surrounded by roadworks — although others have argued "it's not costing the public purse" and moaning residents should "give it a chance"

Tue, Feb 04, 2025 10:57
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Worthing Railway Approach works/Monty’s Café (West Sussex County Council/Facebook)

Café owner claims “pointless” cycle lane “destroying” business as lost parking spaces mean customers of 10 years “won’t turn around any more”, but council points out safe and attractive streets “boost economic activity”

Despite "re-providing some spaces a short distance away", café owner claims area outside station is now a "ghost town" as they "rely on builders" who have "always been able to find somewhere to park" but are now "all gone"

Mon, Dec 09, 2024 12:42
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Barrington Road, Horsham

Council calms critics’ concerns contraflow cycling could cause confusion and chaos

Drivers have reported being "confused and worried" by the new road layout, allowing cyclists to travel against traffic on the one-way street

Tue, Sep 26, 2023 14:07
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Perrymount Road in Haywards Heath, West Sussex

75-year-old cyclist suffers broken pelvis and collarbone in yet another pothole-induced accident

“I’m really fed up with the council for not looking after the roads,” said the West Sussex cyclist after she had to be rushed to the hospital

Sat, May 06, 2023 15:58
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Shoreham_by_cycle_protest_ride (Laura Laker)

Cycling UK wins appeal to secure judicial review of removal of West Sussex bike lane

Court of Appeal decision overturns High Court judge’s earlier ruling on pop-up cycle lane in Shoreham-by-Sea

Fri, Sep 17, 2021 14:00
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Southbourne-Nutbourne cycle route proposal (via West Sussex CC)

Last chance to give views on planned major West Sussex cycle route

Engagement process on six-mile route from Chichester to Emsworth ends next week

Thu, Sep 16, 2021 14:23
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Shoreham_by_cycle_protest_ride (Laura Laker)

“Not a good use of public money”: minister says council who ripped up pop-up cycle lane can’t bid for more active travel funding

The cycling minister tells West Sussex County Council it can't bid more for funds this year after ripping out a popular pop-up lane last year

Mon, Jul 12, 2021 16:50
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Cycling UK heads to Court of Appeal over scrapped Shoreham-By-Sea pop-up cycle lane

Charity’s application for judicial review of West Sussex County Council’s decision to remove facility was refused by High Court judge last month

Mon, Jun 21, 2021 19:09
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Dramatic increase in speeding after pop-up cycle lane removed

The number of drivers speeding on Upper Shoreham Road has risen significantly since wands were removed by West Sussex County Council

Thu, Mar 04, 2021 15:29
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Cycling UK seeks judicial review of council’s decision to remove pop-up cycle lane

Charity says West Sussex County Council’s decision to tear up emergency infrastructure was “irrational and unlawful”

Thu, Feb 25, 2021 12:27
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