Horsham Cyclists Welcome WSCC’s new Cycling ‘Task and Finish Group’ Towns and cities across the UK are beginning to reap the economic, health and social benefits that come when more people choose to cycle as everyday transport. West Sussex however has fallen behind: the number of people cycling to work, school and the shops remains […]
Press Release – Horsham Cyclists Welcome WSCC’s new Cycling ‘Task and Finish Group’
June 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Horsham Cycling Summit – 9th July 2015
June 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Horsham Cycling Summit will take place on Thursday 9th July at 7:30pm in the WSCC offices, County Hall North, Parkside, Chart Way, Horsham, RH12 1XH. Towns and cities across the UK are beginning to reap the economic, health and social benefits that come when more people choose to cycle as everyday transport. Horsham should […]
Letter to Jeremy Quin, Horsham’s new MP
May 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
We’re written to Horsham’s new MP Jeremy Quin about the urgent need for action on the lack of safe pedestrian and cycle crossings for the North of Horsham development. Jeremy, Congratulations! The constituency now needs you to take urgent action on the roads for North of Horsham. Although I am writing on behalf of all […]
Next Forum meeting – Monday 11th May
May 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The next meeting of the Horsham District Cycling Forum will take place on Monday 11th May at 7:45pm. Address: 30 Ashleigh Road, Horsham, RH12 2LF. We will be discussing how to harness the growing support for better cycling infrastructure into delivering tangible benefits. Other live issues include: North of Horsham – next steps on A264 junctions, communication with […]
Horsham Society on cycling
April 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The May 2015 Newsletter of the Horsham Society contains two articles about cycling. The first is about the lack of connectivity for cyclists in the North Horsham development and the second is about HDC’s lack of a cycling strategy for delivering cycle infrastructure. Details of the Horsham Society can be found on their website.
Key issues facing cycling in Horsham
April 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
These are the key issues that need to be addressed before cycling in Horsham can become a safe, convenient and attractive transport option. Do you have an issue you’d like to see addressed? Please contact us in the comments below. We’d like to hear from you. 1) Weak cycling policy and delivery: Both LTP3 and the HDPF are very […]
New shared use path between Kilnwood Vale and Bewbush
April 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A member of the Crawley Cycle Forum has posted a short video of the new shared use path between Bewbush and the housing development at Kilnwood Vale. See if you can spot the “Horsham barrier” (over-large barriers set diagonally) at the end of the route!
Chichester’s Northgate Gyratory – an abject failure
April 22, 2015 by 2 Comments
Oil rigs are some of the most dangerous working environments in the UK. Before being winched aboard, either from a helicopter or from a small boat bobbing up and down among 20ft waves, you will need to: • Attend a training course • Wear a hi-visibility jacket • Wear a crash helmet • Wear an […]
May 7th Elections – What’s in it for the cycling vote?
April 21, 2015 by 1 Comment
The Forum has written to all the candidates in the Horsham Parliamentary election and the District Council elections asking for their views on what’s needed to make cycling in Horsham a safe, convenient and attractive option for everyone. We’ll post their replies as we receive them. Responses received so far: Horsham Parliamentary election Roger Arthur (UKIP) Martin […]
Following the money: Where is Horsham’s cycling money actually going?
March 28, 2015 by 3 Comments
Cycling is good for us and good for our communities, but our local highways design process still ignores the needs of adults and children who want to cycle. Our roads are basically designed for cars and HGVs. To help make our roads fit for cycling, we rely on small sums from the ‘Sustainable Transport’ money […]
