Eastbourne town centre pedestrianisation – Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) Timings Survey

Results updated 20 Aug 2026

Thank you for submitting feedback to the Eastborune town centre pedestrianistion - Experimental Traffic Regualtion Order (ETRO) timings survey. The survey has now closed, and I would like to provide you with an update on the outcomes of the survey in relation to the proposed Phase 2a Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) timings and the exploration of access for cyclists.

A total of 16 responses were received to the online survey. Overall, the survey indicated that the most supported option was for vehicular access to be permitted between 6:00pm and 10:00am.

Having considered the survey responses and the objectives of the scheme, I can confirm that the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order for vehicular restrictions on Terminus Road, between Bankers Corner, Bolton Road, Langney Road and Lismore Road, will operate between 10:00am and 6:00pm, with vehicular access only permitted outside of these hours.

We have also considered the option of allowing cyclist access; however, at this time cyclist access will not form part of the ETRO. This reflects the original objectives of the scheme, which were to create a pedestrianised environment within this section of Terminus Road. The scheme also complies with Local Transport Note (LTN) 1/20 which advises that there should not be shared space for people cycling and pedestrians with the width seen in this location. We have also considered the footfall within this area and there would be safety concerns for pedestrians if cycling were to be permitted within the restricted section of Terminus Road.

Cycle parking has been provided at entry points into this section of Terminus Road and cyclists will be asked to dismount and park their cycles before entering the pedestrianised area.

Further cycling schemes and routes within the vicinity are in development, from which cyclists are expected to benefit. The potential for cyclist access along this section of Terminus Road could be reviewed at a later date through a separate ETRO, once the current arrangements have had sufficient time to become established and their impacts fully assessed.