Cycle Route on the Prom

At the forefront of our campaigning at the moment is the cycle route on the prom. We want to see the byelaws governing Worthing promenade changed such that cycling is permitted on the prom between Splash Point in the east, where the current cycling route to Shoreham begins (part of National Cycle Network route 2) and George V Avenue in the west.

Current status

The Department for Communities and Local Government are currently running a one month public consultation.

The expiry date is one week after the 4 week notice period (around 3 July). So, if you haven't already done so, please write as soon as possible to express your support for the change to the Department for Communities and Local Government at:

Communities and Local Government Byelaws Section 5/B2
Eland House
Bressington Place
LONDON SW1E 5DU

We have not prepared a standard letter: it is far more effective if you simply express in your own words why this is an important facility for you and Worthing's cyclists in general.

Timeline

8th April 2009 - Worthing Borough Council's cabinet accept council officers' recommendations to go ahead with the trial of shared use cycling on the Prom and the new bye-laws needed to allow it happen.

22nd May 2009 or later - The full council agrees to the new bye-laws.

June 2009 - The Department for Communities and Local Government run a further one month public consultation.

July/August 2009 or later (provisional) - The byelaws are finally enacted and the cycle route becomes a reality.

Outline of recommendations

Shared use space	Yes
Segregated cycle lane	No
Restricted hours	No
Speed limits	No

Shared use space vs Segregated cycle lane

Although the council's most recent consultation showed more support for a segregated cycle lane, council officers (and cabinet) have supported the view that the evidence favours shared use space as a safer option.

Related documents:

• The pros and cons of shared use cycling

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