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In the September edition of this newsletter you'll see
an update from our Bikeability team, the latest on West Sussex
buses, scheme updates and a pothole update.
WSCC
Bikeability over Summer 2024
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During the Summer holidays West Sussex Bikeability
Instructors have been busy!
We based ourselves from 4 locations around the
county offering in excess of 70 Level 1&2 training sessions
to children that missed out on Bikeability in year 6 at school,
as well as running some advanced Level 3 sessions and Learn to
Ride (LTR) sessions.
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We have also continued with our usual Cycle Training
bookings from West Sussex residents & groups (that come in
via the WSCC website) including adult & child training,
route planning sessions, group sessions, family rides, LTR, and
general confidence sessions.
In addition to this, a team of instructors supported
members of the Cuckfield Stroke Communication Group in
a cycling session at the Broadbridge Heath Athletics track,
and we ran a special Summer ‘Wheels for All’ inclusive
cycling Day in conjunction with Horsham District Council.
The feedback from all the above has been fantastic
with amazing, heartwarming comments…..
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“My child had a brilliant time, the instructor made him
feel so comfortable, confident and relaxed in the session. My child
sometimes struggles with new things and anxiety can take over but
they loved every moment of it, even in the pouring rain!”
“Both of my children really enjoyed it - it
was exactly what they needed to help them gain confidence with
their cycling. Their sessions were tailored to suit them
individually which has really boosted their confidence for cycling
on the roads”
“My child thoroughly enjoyed the session,
and we are incredibly grateful and impressed by the whole process.
My child has ADHD and this causes quite significant difficulties
with focus and attention, and because of this we do worry about him
cycling by himself, so it was incredible to have the opportunity
help to build his confidence and awareness with this session”
“The instructor was very kind and perfect
for our child. He talked my husband and I through the process
making us feel completely at ease, Our child really enjoyed his
session and learnt a lot”
What's the
latest with West Sussex buses?
The Bus Service Improvement Plan has
laid out the important work that us as a County Council are trying
to achieve to improve our bus transport network and encourage
increased bus use. With “Catch the Bus month” this September, we
have been promoting taking the bus and our different transport
initiatives across the County Council’s social media channels and
encourage you to share these with your residents. We are also proud
to share that since the plan’s publication, we have seen continued
progress in our improvements such as:
- the
expansion of Book-a-Bus to residents in the Barnham area with
the introduction of the “97 Flex”,
- increased use of
the “16 to 20 Bus Saver” discount
for young people in West Sussex,
- over 250 real time passenger information displays
have been installed with more scheduled,
- more refurbishments
on junctions with bus priority traffic signals and bus stop
improvements along the Hydrogen Fastway Routes to be expected,
- continued
improvements in Crawley with the Western Boulevard Scheme and
the Manor Royal bus lane.
Scheme
Updates
Pedestrian Crossing
Refurbishment in Worthing
Pedestrian crossing equipments on A259 Goring Road
Between Mulberry Gardens Road and Olivers Chase, Worthing has
reached end of its functionality. Therefore, refurbishment to
Puffin style crossing with greener and more energy efficient will
be achieved. This scheme is part of the Halogen Bulb Replacement
Programme. The works will take place from 16th September
to 4th October 2024 between 09:30 – 15:30. No roads will
be closed but there will be lane closures and the traffic will be
run under temporary traffic lights for the duration of the scheme.
Resident’s access will be maintained. Severe weather could have an
impact in progress or in setting times but is unlikely to affect
the overall extent of the scheme. The most effective way to report
a fault or problem on the highway is to use our online reporting
application with multiple options.
For further information, please visit - Make an enquiry or report a problem with a
road or pavement via the West Sussex Council website.
B2112
Ditchling Road and New Road, Hassocks
Drainage
Improvement works to start from 23rd September for approximately 3 weeks but we’ll
endeavour to complete the works sooner. Multiway traffic management
will be in place at all times during this period. Advance signs
will be in place so the public are reminded to utilise alternate
routes if required or leave extra time for journeys as queues are
expected. Apologies for any inconvenience.
September
Pothole Update
An extremely wet winter took a toll on roads across
West Sussex, as it did across the country.
Our Safety Repair gangs and Jet Patchers have been
very busy over the spring and summer months fixing over 26,000
potholes on the network. On average that’s over 250 potholes a day.
Every pothole report we receive will be checked out
and if it meets our criteria for repair, we will get to it and we
will fix it.
We assess potholes according to the depth, width and
location of the hole, volume and traffic and speed limit, with the
most serious fixed within two hours and others which meet the
criteria for repair being dealt with within 24, five days or 28
days.
We encourage people to report potholes or any other
issues on county roads via the West Sussex County Council website
at Report a pothole online.
More details on our commitment to tackling the impact
of the severe weather on our network can be found at Better Roads - West Sussex County Council
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Produced by the Stakeholder and Partnerships Officer,
Highways Transport and Planning. Please contact active.communities@westsussex.gov.uk with
any comments or suggestions.
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