Comment

Representation ID: 16861

Received: 10/10/2021

Respondent: Friends of the Earth

Agent: Gerald Kells

We welcome the emphasis on supporting public transport but we are
concerned that the plan still includes support for significant additional road
funding, including (TRAN1) Motorway Junction Improvements which will only
increase the pressure on local roads and a new link road between the M6Toll
and the M54. We would argue that it is far more important to fund local
public transport improvements.
We also remain dubious of the benefits of the A34 Sprint, especially if it
simply replaces services such as the X51. What is needed is much more
significant investment and prioritisation of Public Transport.
We are also concerned that the ambition for sustainable modes, such as
walking and cycling are not high enough. Policies TRAN 3 and 5 should
positively prioritise those modes over car travel and should seek to break
down barriers which prevent use of sustainable modes such as unsafe road
crossings.