Wider Projects for Ryde

Traffic Calming

This will include widening of footways in main thoroughfares to improve the pedestrian environment and accessibility, traffic calming measures such as side road headway tables and speed tables within the carriageway at informal crossing points.

Wider Environmental Improvements

Within more outlying areas of the town centre it is suggested that the approach adopted for the key spaces should be in accordance with the general guidance for Ryde as a whole, with the use of natural stone or
concrete paving. Significant development sites which may provide opportunities to enhance the public realm and create links around the town include Ryde Transport Interchange, Ashey Road Housing Site, Oakfield Housing Site, Great Preston Road Industrial Site and Westridge
Site, designated for employment and recreation but now being developed as partly housing.

Signage and information

A comprehensive signage network to welcome visitors to the town and guide them to all amenities should be created. The network should include signposting from the ferry terminal at Fishbourne. Town Trails based on Ryde’s history, characters and events should also be developed supported by the signage network and pedestrian guides.
Pedestrian and cycle links with the surrounding area. Further development of the coast and countryside pedestrian and cycle routes should be linked with the creation of a network around the town centre to connect all parts of Ryde with the rest of the Island.