Have your say on transport in West Sussex

Have your say on transport in West Sussex

Would you like to see more buses and fewer cars on the road? Could more be done to promote walking and cycling? How can traffic pollution levels be reduced in West Sussex?

All these questions and many more are being considered in the new Local Transport Plan, which is being prepared by West Sussex County Council.

People are being asked for their views on the plan, which will set out a blueprint for transport in West Sussex from 2011- 2026.

The plan will set out the County Council’s transport policy, what improvements are planned and how they will be funded.

The County Council has worked with many organisations and established the views and priorities for transport across the County in order to draw up a draft plan.

A series of road shows are being held across the county for people to find out more and give their views on transport in West Sussex. People can also view the plan online as part of a 12-week consultation.

Lionel Barnard, Deputy Leader of the County Council who has responsibility for Highway and Transport issues, said: “Transport is fundamental to everyone’s lives and something that we all experience in one form or another everyday. We need good transport links to access employment, goods, services and leisure opportunities.”

The road shows will be an opportunity for people to talk to County Council Highways experts about transport issues and fill in a questionnaire with their views and opinions. They are being held in the following areas:

• Thursday July 1 – 9.30am – 3pm – Wickbourne Children and Family Centre in Clun Road, Littlehampton.

• Thursday July 8 – 9.30am – 3pm – Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham.

• Friday July 16 – 9.30am – 3pm – The Grange Centre in Bepton Road, Midhurst.

• Thursday July 22 – 9.30am – 3.30pm – Sainsbury’s in Bannister Way, Haywards Heath.

Further dates are being planned for other areas of the county in September.

Lionel added: “The consultation is not just for West Sussex residents, it’s for anyone who travels into or through the county. We want to hear from as many people as possible so we can plan ahead for services which meet people’s needs.”

To find out more and view the plan online visit: www.westsussex.gov.uk/haveyoursay

Comments can also be made by emailing ltp@westsussex.gov.uk

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