Proposals - Sustainable Transport
Karis Holdings has carried out a Transport Assessment to ensure that the scheme links into the local transport infrastructure, provides sustainable transport solutions and does not cause a detrimental impact.
Public Transport
- £1million contribution to sustainable transport system
- New bus routes providing buses every 15 minutes linking to all areas of Brighton and Hove
- Bus waiting room with integrated bus ticketing and taxi call point
- Real time bus and train information displays
Car Club
- Operated by CityCarClubs and linking into the existing network to create a citywide car club
- Available to King Alfred residents and the existing local residential community
- Provision of at least seven vehicles
- Guaranteed support throughout the lifetime of the car club through funding from the residents of the new development
- Membership will include insurance, tax, servicing and maintenance charges
- Saving up to £1500 per annum compared to car ownership
- New energy efficient vehicles with higher environmental standards
Cycling
- Enhancement of the national cycle network route along the promenade to promote safety for cyclists and pedestrians
- 628 secure cycle parking spaces within the car park
- 157 cycle parking spaces adjacent to the sports centre and new piazzas
Pedestrians
- Pedestrian friendly design
- Safe dropping off and pick up point
- Controlled crossing points across Kingsway providing safe pedestrian links to Hove Town Centre
- Safe pedestrian routes through and around the development
Car Park
- 174 secure car parking spaces for sports centre and public use
- Including 12 disabled parking bays located close to main access points
- Direct access to sports centre and new piazzas
- 307 secure car parking spaces for residential development
- Including 31 disabled parking bays to be located where required
- Direct access to apartment blocks