We vehemently object to squandering public money on road widening and/or a major new east-west link. It is important to remember that the nation will grow by around 10million people over the next 22 years, oil is a finite resource and its cost will gradually force people to drive less and climate change will begin to impose such serious costs that it will be necessary to reduce car use. In the light of the scale of these issues, it would be irrational and unsound to spend money on major road developments.
It is also important to remember that substantial sums squandered on major road building limits the funding that can be spent in support of public transport. This will therefore undermine all efforts to reduce congestion and ensure that people travel sustainably.