What it is: Brighton and Hove Council reallocated entire lane of Lewes Road in each direction from general traffic into a bus and cycle lane. A busy 4.5 km dual carriageway carrying 25,000 vehicles per day has been transformed into a rapid transit bus and cycle route.

What they do: The £1.4 million scheme includes features to aid cyclists, such as a dedicated cycle bypass at traffic lights, early start signals for cyclists and ‘floating’ bus stops where cyclists can pass behind with no interference from stopping buses. A key feature is the 14 bus stops, which remove the conflict between buses and cyclists, which was previously seen as a significant issue with cycling in this area. The bus shelters located on the island are the first of their kind in the UK.

Suggestions to Citizens: Since, the number of daily cyclists on Lewes Road have increased by 34% and there has been a 7% increase in bus passengers from 15.3 to 16.4 million (2012-2013.) There have been improved bus journey times in both directions. There has also been a 50% reduction in the number of people killed or seriously injured along this section. Also, an overall increase in the number of cycle casualties, though an increase may be relative to the abundance in cyclists.