Having read the complaints about the state of the various gardens around Brighton after the festival in May (Letters, June 24) I wonder why people don't complain about the state of the roads?

All around Brighton, Hove and beyond there have been months of roadworks blighting the area. I would have thought the sight of so many diggers, orange bollards and the like would be more concerning to the eye.

I am sure the damage to the parks and gardens was factored in by the council when it charges the various venues for usage and are reparable.

The state of the roads I would suggest is irreparable. More and more concrete is used, widening pavements so that even more insurance claims can take place because the council will not want to make repairs to them. I get fed up with seeing white or yellow paint splodges alerting the highways people to damaged paving slabs or potholes in the road only for no repairs to take place.

Brighton and Hove City Council seems to have a bottomless pit of funds for roadworks. Why doesn't it stop these so-called traffic calming exercises and transfer the budget to worthier causes such as health care, libraries, etc, or indeed reduce council tax?

  • David Butler, Robin Dene, Brighton

Every day we read in newspapers of road accidents resulting in death or injuries, most of which could have been avoided by all those involved taking more care. On Sunday, Christian Road Safety Association (CRoSA) is holding a Road Safety Service of Remembrance, Thanksgiving and Dedication at All Saints Church, The Drive, Hove, at 3pm.

All road users are welcome: motorists, pedestrians or cyclists, of any age. There will be an opportunity to light a candle in memory of loved ones and friends.

Please come along to support those who have lost relatives and friends in road accidents. For further information, please call 01273 703110.

  • Hilda Brown, Ingram Crescent West, Hove

Here is a suggestion for improving the situation along King's Road and Grand Junction Road. There are costs involved but they could prove to be a good investment.

Move the railings, etc, towards the sea so that the cycle track becomes part of the road.

This would still leave a fairly wide footway, while east-to-west cyclists, whose lane would need to be clearly marked off from that of motor vehicles, would now be subject to traffic lights, etc, allowing pedestrians to use crossings in principle without fear of getting run down or "buzzed" by the inconsiderate minority of cyclists. There would of course be another, west-to-east cycle lane on the opposite side, of the same width and subject to the same conditions.

If a bus service ever runs along the seafront, there might seem to be scope for conflict between buses and bikes but surely any problems could be solved with goodwill on both sides?

  • Bruce Smith, Brighton Living Streets, Gloucester Road, Brighton