Petition to remove 'horrendous' Chichester cycle way

A petition has been set up calling on the county council to rethink the controversial new cycle way.
By Joe Stack
Published 28th Aug 2020, 11:20 BST
Updated 28th Aug 2020, 11:24 BST
Oaklands Way toward to Northgate gyratory | Picture by Steve RobardsOaklands Way toward to Northgate gyratory | Picture by Steve Robards
Oaklands Way toward to Northgate gyratory | Picture by Steve Robards

The temporary cycle lanes from Spitalfield Lane to the railway station have proved a contentious topic for residents as many have branded them 'a waste of time a money'.

Chichester cycle lanes: County council responds following backlashStevie Garrett of Broyle Road set up the petition yesterday (Thursday, August 27) and has so far garnered nearly 700 signatures.

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She described effects of the traffic wands as 'horrendous' and said:It is complicated and confusing. It's like they just arrived overnight. Everyone thought they were road works and then we found out that they weren't.

Chichester cycle lanes: 'Stop getting hot under the collar', councillor urges"There are never any cyclists on it. Every time I have been and out [of the city] there has been traffic jams and that's not even with kids back at school or rush hours.

"Almost everyone else isn't happy about them. They must be able to do something better, I think they are an eyesore.

"Chichester is a beautiful and historic city and it is losing that. It's like we are in a massive city — it's not Birmingham it's little Chichester. It's deterring people from entering into the town when we need everyone in eating, drinking and shopping.

Mayor speaks out about Chichester cycle lane schemeYou can find a link to the petition here: Remove the cycle lanes in and around Chichester

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