Almost 400 people have submitted their views on the latest A23 proposals. The plans, put forward by Brighton and Hove City Council, are for a shared bus and cycle lane in Patcham. This would be on the southbound side of the A23 between Brangwyn Crescent and Brangwyn Drive.
A consultation on the plans began this summer and is set to end on September 9. READ MORE: Bizarre private parking signs appear in free council car park The lane, which taxis and motorcycles could also use, would replace the current cycle lane and would operate 24 hours a day. The number of traffic lanes would not need to be reduced for this to be in place.
Other changes to the A23 will include upgrading the pedestrian island to a signalised pedestrian crossing opposite the southern junction with Old London Road. The 30mph speed limit will also be extended further north to include the new road layout. More information including the consultation can be found at https://yourvoice.
brighton-hove.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/a23-patcham-bus-and-active-travel-scheme.
Patcham residents and people across the city are invited to comment on the proposals in a survey. Councillor Trevor Muten, cabinet member for transport, parking and public realm, said: “We’re determined to make travelling around Brighton and Hove better and more accessible for everyone, whether it’s by car, bike, on foot or public transport. “A new bus and active travel lane will make bus journey times more reliable and cycling safer.
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