Critical look at Paul Wreyford’s Alternative Access Road link proposal for Planning Application 22/01485/OUTEIA

Critical look at Paul Wreyford’s Alternative Access Road link proposal for Planning Application 22/01485/OUTEIA

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Update ChiCycle have reworked Jubb drawing No SK_C019 to show a modified version of Option2 (the Paul Wreyford Concept). We have some doubts about the design because it may increase congestion for motor-vehicle users but it does leave a viable/direct/convenient cycle and walking route intact along Westgate. The motor traffic figures the developers rely on to justify their choice of Option1A, require a substantial modal shift towards walking and cycling. This is not a realistic expectation because the Option1A solution…

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Chichester City Council Recommend Consideration of Alternative Transport Solutions for Connecting New West of Chichester Development onto A27 is now to be Considered

Chichester City Council Recommend Consideration of Alternative Transport Solutions for Connecting New West of Chichester Development onto A27 is now to be Considered

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Chichester City Council met for a Special Meeting of the Planning and Conservation Committee held on 28 July 2022. This was to discuss planning application 22/01485/OUTEIA It was noted that National Highways are now concerned about the developments impact on the Strategic Road Network (SRN). This is likely because congestion from the college roundabout will be exacerbated by the additional traffic from the development and this is likely to tail back onto the A27 trunk road causing traffic jams around…

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Recommended Action: Write in Opposition to the New Development Access Road Plans that will Permanently Sever Chichester’s Cycle Network to the West of Chichester

Recommended Action: Write in Opposition to the New Development Access Road Plans that will Permanently Sever Chichester’s Cycle Network to the West of Chichester

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ChiCycle toolkit for commenting/objecting to CDC planning application 22/01485/OUTEIA (this is work in progress so please be patient) If you agree that we must prioritise quality of life for existing residents and enhance the local environment by reducing motor vehicle traffic travelling through our sensitive residential neighbourhoods, then please use the following resources to criticise/oppose these plans to route heavy traffic onto Westgate and Sherborne-Rd. The following material is designed as a convenient reference for anyone wishing to object or…

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Please email Ian Sumnall to add your Name to a Petition for a Proper Tarmac Surface over Centurion Way Footbridge

Please email Ian Sumnall to add your Name to a Petition for a Proper Tarmac Surface over Centurion Way Footbridge

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We need to petition the local authorities for a Proper Tarmac Surface over a Centurion Way Footbridge Community Application to WSCC Highways Scheme for vital safety works on Centurion Way Campaign leader: Ian Sumnal – Chichester and District Cycle Forum (CDCF) Location: The crossing of Centurion Way with the pathway to the Country Park, at the old railway bridge near Bishop Luffa Close, Chichester, West Sussex. The Problem: The Centurion Way tarmac pathway leaves the heritage rail route and descends…

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Oakland’s Park Pop-Up Music Event Sunday 17th July a Great Success

Oakland’s Park Pop-Up Music Event Sunday 17th July a Great Success

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Dispute a MET office amber weather warning over extreme heat, everyone appeared to enjoy the music performances in comfort. Some images of the ChiCycle Oakland’s Park Pop-Up Music Event are captured in the media gallery below. An audio clip of Sophie Hodgson’s performance is available below. An audio clip of Alex Roberts performance is available below. An audio clip of Nigel Rippon with Drone in the Woods (Keith Sutton) performance is available below. In addition to ChiCycle’s thanks to the…

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Phase2 West of Chichester Outline Application Disregards Walking and Cycling National Standards

Phase2 West of Chichester Outline Application Disregards Walking and Cycling National Standards

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Although the outline application plans include some provisions or walking and cycling, cycle routes to the West of the city will be made unusable or extremely inconvenient to ride at a number of key locations. This will break the connection of National Cycle Route No2 (South Coast Cycle Route) through the west of the city. This will end cycling aa practical, convenient form of transit in the west of Chichester and along the coast to Fishbourne and Bosham. Quiet roads…

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Musical Pop-Up Event Whyke Amphitheatre Sunday June 12th a great success

Musical Pop-Up Event Whyke Amphitheatre Sunday June 12th a great success

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Wonderful performances were given by all four musicians who played The warmly receptive audience who joined ChiCycle’s event at Whyke Amphitheater clearly all enjoyed themselves. Apologies for the poor quality of the audio recordings, the sound heard by the audience and engineered by Chris (Crispy) Penycate was of excellent quality but I did not pay adequate attention to the audio input recording levels during the performances (Mark Record). Savannah Hack opened the event, the following link/media is a recording of…

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Please fill in this form to share your views about extending Chichester’s Twenty is Plenty scheme onto arterial roads

Please fill in this form to share your views about extending Chichester’s Twenty is Plenty scheme onto arterial roads

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Sarah Sharp (who founded ChiCycle over a decade ago) is supporting a plan to extend 20mph limits to the arterial roads in the City of Chichester but needs to find out how much community support there is for this. Please fill in this form to share your views.

Please support this petition for lower speed limits on the A286 to make cycling safer

Please support this petition for lower speed limits on the A286 to make cycling safer

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The A286 has a history of high fatalities and injuries. It is particularly dangerous where there are many bends and a high 50 MPH speed limit. Sarah Sharp, who founded ChiCycle more than a decade ago, is meeting with the Area Highways Manager on site to support the Traffic Regulation Orders that the parishes along the road want to put in. The petition is in support the reduction in speed limit on the bends on the A286 near the Cider…

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ChiCycle sound system first outing at opening of Mark Ford’s Giant’s Head Sculpture at Queen Elizabeth Country Park

ChiCycle sound system first outing at opening of Mark Ford’s Giant’s Head Sculpture at Queen Elizabeth Country Park

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Contemporary woven sculptor Mark Ford has just completed an installation at Queen Elizabeth Country Park and ChiCycle provided a sound system to play Keith Sutton’s ambient synth music at the sculpture’s opening event. The event was also supported by a wonderful storyteller named Chris and a mysterious giant woodman named Russ. Below is an image gallery showing some images of the opening ceremony of the new Giant’s Head Sculpture at the Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Story of the Selfish Giant…

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