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Core Strategy Issues & Options

Question 6 re. addressing poor connectivity with the wider region and London, localised congestion and high reliance on car use

Representation ID: 18795

Received: 12/02/2007

Respondent: Campaign for Better Transport

Representation Summary:

. Acknowledge transport is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.

. Challenge â€~poor connectivity’.

. Local trips potentially transferable to more sustainable modes.

. Some solutions do not require expensive infrastructure.

. Manage demand between Bexhill and Hastings and school run traffic.

. Opportunity for bus and rail improvements.

. â€~de-trunk’ A 259.

. Link Road and A21 schemes expensive and environmentally damaging.

. Be explicit on â€~Demand Management’ and â€~Smart Choices’

. â€~Regional Hub’ will maximise accessibility in the most sustainable way.

. High parking levels undermine demand-management.

. New roads draw wealth out of local economy.

. Link road need unproven.

. Walking/cycling are transport modes. More sociable 20mph zones promote cycling/walking and reduce accidents.

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