Category Archives: Horsham

Horsham Cycling Review – Route 1 (High Priority)

Posted on May 16, 2011 by aseasyasriding

In a recent post, I described how Horsham District Council commissioned an independent review of cycling in Horsham, back in 2008, with a view to assessing where ‘gaps’ existed in Horsham’s cycling network, and how to go about improving the attractiveness … Continue reading →

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RAC driver helpfully adds realistic road conditions to a Bikeability lesson

Posted on May 14, 2011 by aseasyasriding

My Bikeability class were practising right turns into a junction yesterday, on a reasonably quiet back street. While we were doing this, an RAC breakdown driver – sensing that the road conditions under which we were performing this manoeuvre were … Continue reading →

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Blue badge abuse in West Sussex

Posted on May 1, 2011 by aseasyasriding

If you wish to apply for a disabled blue badge in West Sussex, you can fill out this form. Until recently, the first page of this form carried the statement  Please note – in order to meet our criteria, your … Continue reading →

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How a driver destroyed the closing barriers at a Horsham level crossing

Posted on May 1, 2011 by aseasyasriding

On January 8th this year, a driver smashed into the level crossing barriers at Littlehaven station in Horsham. The story was covered by the BBC here. Drivers have been urged not to jump red lights at level crossings after a … Continue reading →

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The Tanbridge Retail Park, Horsham – when urban planning goes wrong

Posted on April 13, 2011 by aseasyasriding

The ‘A’ arrow on the map below marks the location of the Tanbridge Retail Park in Horsham. It was constructed in the early 1990s, alongside a new section of dual carriageway that had been blasted through part of the town, … Continue reading →

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Close-pass deterrent?

Posted on April 6, 2011 by aseasyasriding

I spotted this distinctive bicycle, with its two rear-facing child seats, in Horsham the other day. I’m thinking about getting one myself, and placing two realistic models of children on the rear. I would like to think it might act … Continue reading →

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Horsham Cycle Routes, Route 3 – King’s Road

Posted on April 1, 2011 by aseasyasriding

King’s Road is one of the busiest roads in Horsham. A dead straight line from one of the main suburbs in the north, towards the centre of the town, cars commonly exceed the 30 mph limit. Traffic is particularly heavy … Continue reading →

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Celebrating ‘National Climate Week’ with West Sussex County Council

Posted on March 29, 2011 by aseasyasriding

Last week was ‘National Climate Week.’ I know, it was hard to miss it. West Sussex County Council got in to the spirit of things by holding a workshop for children at County Hall North in Horsham, entitled ‘The Carbon … Continue reading →

Posted in Car dependence, Cycle Stands, Horsham, Infrastructure, Transport policy | 2 Comments

Horsham District Council, and Cycle Parking

Posted on March 17, 2011 by aseasyasriding

One of the ‘Key Issues’ for the Horsham District, listed in the newly-published West Sussex County Council Transport Plan 2011-26, is that There is a lack of secure public cycle parking through the District, particularly in Horsham [page 60] And … Continue reading →

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West Sussex County Council’s 2011-26 Transport Plan, and Cycling In Horsham

Posted on March 11, 2011 by aseasyasriding

King’s Road, Horsham. A typical Horsham ‘Cycle Route’. The post carries a nice blue sign with a bicycle picture on it. West Sussex County Council’s newly published Transport Plan 2011-2026 admits that, in the Horsham district, The current provision of … Continue reading →

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