Press release: More time to have a say on plans for coastal transport

Monday 29 March 2010

East Sussex residents living in or travelling to the coastal towns of Telscombe Cliffs, Peacehaven, Newhaven and Seaford, as well as Lewes and the surrounding areas, are being given more time to comment on proposals for how regular journeys to shops, school, work or doctors' surgeries can be improved.

Consultation on our plans for coastal transport was due to end on Friday 26 March, but the deadline has been extended until Friday 9 April.

We have put together a draft action plan of options that we would like to develop further to improve how people access local services and facilities by using public transport, walking and cycling.

The action plan includes a number of measures, including:

  • improved bus and rail information and signage at and around train stations
  • provision of up-to-date and relevant information at bus stops in the study area
  • encouragement of the provision or expansion of cycle storage at various train stations.

To fill in an online questionnaire, go to Southern coastal towns – How do you get to places in your area? or you can get a paper copy by using the contact details below.

For further information, please contact Lisa Simmonds
Principal Transport Planner – phone: 01273 336515, email: localtransportplan@eastsussex.gov.uk or write to:

Lisa Simmonds
Principal Transport Planner
Transport & Environment Department
Transport Policy Team
County Hall
St Anne's Crescent
Lewes, BN7 1UE.

For more information on accessibility planning in East Sussex, please see Transport plans for your area.

Reference: PR 2768

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