Worthing–Findon Valley

Worthing–Findon Valley

Adur & Worthing Councils Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan October 2019 About Sustrans Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle. We are engineers and educators, experts and advocates. We connect people and places, create liveable neighbourhoods, transform the school run and deliver a happier, healthier commute. Sustrans works in partnership, bringing people together to find the right solutions. We make the case for walking and cycling by using robust evidence and showing what can be done. We are grounded in communities and believe that grassroots support combined with political leadership drives real change, fast. Join us on our journey. www.sustrans.org.uk Head Office Sustrans 2 Cathedral Square College Green Bristol BS1 5DD © Sustrans October 2019 Registered Charity No. 326550 (England and Wales) SC039263 (Scotland) VAT Registration No. 416740656 Revision Description Author Check Date - Version 1 SF SP 03/04/2019 1 Version 2 SF SP 16/05/2019 2 Version 3 SF SP 19/07/2019 3 Version 4 SF, SP SP 10/10/2019 4 Version 5 SF, SP SP, SF 24/10/2019 Adur & Worthing Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan Contents Executive Summary ii 1.0 Introduction iii 2.0 Adur and Worthing vi 3.0 Worthing Borough vii 4.0 Adur District vii 5.0 Case Studies ix 6.0 Methodology 1 Barriers to Movement 6 Trip generators 8 PCT Commute Data 12 PCT School Data 14 PCT short car trips 16 Proposed walking and cycling network 18 Appendices 20 Route 200: Goring–Fishersgate 23 Route 210: Goring–Fishersgate 31 Route 310: Worthing–Findon Valley 39 Route 320: Lancing Beach–North Lancing 43 Route 330: Shoreham–District Boundary 45 Route 201: Ferring-Worthing 47 Route 202: Ferring–Fishersgate 51 Route 311: Lyons Farm-Worthing 53 Routes 201 & 202: East Worthing-Worthing 57 Worthing Core Walking Zone 61 Shoreham Core Walking Zone 63 A27 Worthing and Lancing improvements 64 Low traffic neighbourhoods 65 Sustrans design principles 66 Adur & Worthing October 2019 i Executive Summary Report contents This report is split into three main sections as set out This is the first Joint Local Cycling and Walking below: Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for Adur and Worthing Councils. The vision underpinning this LCWIP is: Introduction ‘To create a place where walking and cycling Links to local and national policy and case studies becomes the preferred way of moving around Adur from around the UK and Worthing.’ Methodology and Mapping The LCWIP concept was introduced in the Descriptions of the network planning process and Government’s Cycling and Walking Investment underlying analysis, detailed mapping of the Council Strategy (CWIS) in 2017. The LCWIP technical areas guidance and tools have been used in the production of this report. Appendices The key outputs of LCWIPs are: Detailed cycling and walking route descriptions and maps, introduction to LCWIP tools and recommended • a network plan for walking and cycling which measures identifies preferred routes and core zones for further development The proposed cycling and walking network if fully implemented would represent a big change in the • a prioritised programme of infrastructure physical environment, but perhaps more importantly improvements for future investment would give more people the confidence to walk and • a report which sets out the underlying analysis cycle for short everyday journeys, with attendant carried out and provides a narrative which benefits for health and wellbeing, air pollution, climate supports the identified improvements and change, local economy and congestion. network Further detailed work is now required and any This report addresses the first and third outputs, but infrastructure works could include a number of further work will be needed for the second output in different interventions on a particular route. Some respect of prioritisation. routes have been studied through the Sustainable A consortium of West Sussex authorities was awarded Transport Packages (STP) and these are identified on 60 days of technical support in December 2017 for the maps. development of LCWIPs. This was supplemented Every effort has been made to ensure that the locally with funding from pooled business rates. proposals are practical, but it has to be recognised LCWIPS are being developed in Chichester, Crawley, that there are competing demands for highway space Horsham and Adur & Worthing. and further feasibility and detailed design work will be LCWIP work in Adur & Worthing is overseen by a joint necessary. In some cases, this may mean that a route working group between West Sussex County Council, is moved to an alternative parallel alignment. Adur & Worthing Councils and local stakeholders, This LCWIP will be used to inform Local Plans, with technical support from WSP. strategies and funding bids, when the more detailed work is completed. ii Adur & Worthing LCWIP Introduction 1.0 Introduction • more urban areas that are considered walkable 1.08 The Plan has been developed by Sustrans 1.12 Walking and cycling reduces and Adur & Worthing Councils, with the support of • rural roads which provide improved safety for congestion 1.01 Adur & Worthing Councils declared a Climate local stakeholders, in particular the Adur & Worthing walking and cycling Emergency in July 2019. Global warming emissions Walking and Cycling Action Group, West Sussex associated with transport represent the highest • more networks of routes around public transport County Council and the West Sussex LCWIP emissions from any single sector in the UK. This is an hubs and town centres, with safe paths along Partners Group. The document has been produced area where change needs to be delivered urgently. busy roads using LCWIP Technical Guidance published by the Department of Transport in 2017. 1.02 By increasing levels of walking and cycling in • better links to schools and workplaces Adur & Worthing, numerous benefits will follow. For • technological innovations that can promote more 1.09 The Councils’ LCWIP will contribute to achieving people, it means cheaper travel and better health. and safer walking and cycling and improving on the targets of the Government's For businesses, it means increased productivity, Cycling & Walking Investment Strategy, which aims increased footfall in shops and more attractive • behaviour change opportunities to support to: employment locations. For society as a whole it increased walking and cycling • Double levels of cycling by 2025 (from 2013 base means lower congestion, better air quality, and • better integrated routes for those with disabilities levels) vibrant, attractive places and communities. For the or health conditions world it means reducing our impacts on climate • Reduce each year the rate of cyclists killed or change, as road transport emissions from motorised injured on English roads transport are a substantial contributor of greenhouse 1.05 BETTER STREETS 'Places that have cycling • Reverse the decline in walking activity, and gas emissions. and walking at their heart' • Increase the percentage of children aged 5-10 The Councils share the government’s ambition: • places designed for people of all abilities and who usually walk to school. ages so they can choose to walk or cycle with To make cycling and walking the natural ease 1.10 The LCWIP also aligns with the West Sussex choices for shorter journeys and as part of a Walking & Cycling Strategy 2016-26 which aims to: longer journey • improved public realm support economic development by facilitating travel • better planning for walking and cycling to work and services without a car; reduce congestion and pollution by encouraging and enabling people to • more community-based activities, such as led We share the ambition to achieve this through: travel without a car; increase levels of physical activity rides and play streets where local places want to help improve physical health; help to maintain them good mental health and staying independent later in 1.03 BETTER SAFETY 'A safe and reliable way to • a wider green network of paths, routes and open life; increase the vitality of communities by improving travel for short journeys' spaces access by bicycle and on foot; and help people to • streets where cyclists and walkers feel they access rural areas and enjoy walking and cycling. 1.06 Transport emissions account for over a third Source: International Sustainability Institute belong, and are safe of carbon emissions in Adur & Worthing. Unlike the 1.11 It will do this by taking a strategic approach • better connected communities power sector where emissions have fallen by around to improving conditions for cycling and walking, 50%, transport emissions locally (and nationally) have assisting the councils and stakeholders to: • safer traffic speeds, with lower speed limits been virtually unchanged since 2013. The Councils where appropriate to the local area • identify cycling and walking infrastructure have committed to reducing carbon emissions, yet improvements for future investment in the short, • cycle training opportunities for all children transport is the most difficult sector to decarbonise. medium and long term Increasing walking and cycling offers the greatest hope for change. • ensure that consideration is given to cycling and 1.04 BETTER MOBILITY 'More people cycling and walking within both local planning and transport 1.07 This Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure walking - easy, normal and enjoyable' policies and strategies Plan (LCWIP) has been developed and set against • more high quality cycling

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