The design mess in front of the Pier

This space was re-modelled some years ago, and then the road layout was re-done a few years ago. The result is rather a mess, with unnecessary bollards and steps in the middle of the Prom.

Had this are been left flat open space, cyclists would find it much easier to avoid pedestrians going to and from the Pavilion Theatre.

A really nice solution would be to incorporate the new 20mph limit stretch with the Prom and the pavement, removing all edges like they do in Dutch towns!