More than £7 million has been earmarked for improving transport in Brighton and Hove.

The money was granted by the Government for the coming financial year and the policy committee will decide how it should be spent on March 26.

Transport councillor Simon Battle said: "The level of funding is based on the achievements of the council and its partners in improving transport in the city."

Almost £5 million will go towards integrated transport schemes, such as improving bus stop accessibility, the South Coast cycle route and traffic calming.

Another £2.7 million is being allocated for maintenance work, including a successful bid for £1.1 million for improvements to the A259 coast road.

Coun Battle said the council's work with Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company would continue through investment in the bus stops and the award-winning real-time information system of bus signs.

Money will also be spent on lowering more kerbs to road level to form crossings at junctions, making it easier for wheelchair users to get around the city.

There will be more CCTV cameras installed, covering the approaches and forecourt of stations and more shelters and seats.

Travel plans will be produced for Saltdean, Carden Primary and Peter Gladwin Primary schools to make it safer for children on their journeys to and from school.

There will be a pedestrian priority scheme in Ship Street, improvements to the Old Steine pelican crossing and traffic management in St James's Street.

Traffic calming is planned for North Laine, Hollingdean and Clarendon Road and Shirley Drive in Hove.

Coun Battle said: "Many of these schemes will make the roads safer for all road users, particularly those choosing to use modes of transport other than the car.

"We will also be using camera technology to enforce traffic regulations."