Appendix 2: Details of the identified A22 MRN corridor package of Active Travel Measures

Active Travel Measure	Description of proposal
1. Hempstead Lane traffic management and walking/cycling improvements (LCWIP Scheme HL2)	Scheme extends from the proposed all moves roundabout on the A22 Hailsham Bypass connecting to Hempstead Lane through to the mini roundabout at Leaps Cross. The scheme comprises: · the introduction of traffic calming measures including 20mph speed limit (reduced from 30mph) and speed cushions alongside additional crossings, and · a mixture of widened shared use footpaths and segregated walking and cycling infrastructure along Hempstead Lane.
2. Hailsham Core Walking and Cycling Zone (LCWIP Scheme HL1)	Improvements to walking and cycling facilities between the A22, Diplocks Industrial Estate, Hailsham Town Centre and the Cuckoo Trail. Improvements include new crossings, improved lighting, and segregated walking and cycling infrastructure as well as making Western Road one way eastbound for vehicles between Sussex Avenue and Summerheath Road to provide a safer route for cyclists.
3. Improved access to Cuckoo Trail	New access point from London Road and from the Community College as well as on-road cycle route markings on The Cedars.
4. Polegate High Street to Stone Cross village centre walking and cycling improvements (LCWIP Scheme E4)	Improvements along the whole corridor including: · In Polegate Town centre, on the High Street/Station Road junction a new dedicated crossing along the southern arm of the junction. · Around the Old Polegate Station site a new toucan crossing to facilitate movements towards an existing access path connecting to local residential streets leading towards the Cuckoo Trail to the north. · Furthermore, widening of the existing cycle path around the toucan crossing by Levett Road to allow for a full two-directional cycle path on the south side of Dittons Road. · Extending the walking/cycling facilities along the Stone Cross section of Dittons Road from the A22/Dittons Road junction back towards the existing facility which starts near the Townsend Way junction.
5. NCN21 Dittons Road, Polegate to Willingdon Drove, Eastbourne walking and cycling improvements (LCWIP Scheme E8)	Improvements on the section of the National Cycle Network (NCN) route 21 that runs alongside the A22 Golden Jubilee Way between Polegate and Eastbourne: · Improved wayfinding · A new parallel crossing on Edwards Road and toucan crossing on Willingdon Drove to connect to the Cuckoo Trail as well as widening of the shared walking and cycle path along Willingdon Drove.  · Proposed parking restrictions on Edwards Road to offer priority to cyclists and pedestrians.