Residents asked for views on city's red route plan

Residents and businesses in Brighton have been asked for feedback on plans for new double red lines in the city.

Brighton & Hove City Council has proposed a Red Route on Western Road to help "tackle anti-social parking, improve safety and access for businesses".

The double red lines, between Holland Road and Montpelier Road, would ban vehicles from stopping at any time, even to load or unload passengers or goods.

The proposal comes after no stopping rules were introduced last year on London Road, Preston Road and Lewes Road in the city.

Penalty charge notices for stopping are £70 - reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days.

Restrictions in those areas resulted in an 85.7% reduction in bus passenger injury incidents, according to BHCC.

It said congestion and air quality had also improved.

However, ahead of double reds being put on London Road, one local business spoke of fears trade would be disrupted if the new rules impacted deliveries.

The local authority said Red Routes gave it "extra powers" to enforce the restrictions with CCTV.

BHCC's public consultation on the plans will last for six weeks, ending on 4 January.

Councillor Trevor Muten, cabinet member for transport, parking and public realm said a Red Route would keep Western Road "moving".

He urged people to get involved as he said past feedback about such schemes in other parts of the city had "led to a number of changes", including more loading bays and motorcyle bays for food delivery bikes.

"It's important people have their say," he added.

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