WORTHING  GREEN PARTY

PRESS  RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 20, 1996

What a fine mess the Governments transport policy is in.

The announcement not to proceed with the controversial A27 superhighway leaves Lancing and Worthing fuming and overwhelmed by traffic generated by the massive new roads on either side.

Lucie Colkett of Worthing GREEN PARTY said:

    "This Governments willful failure to get to grips with the countries transport problems is a disgrace.  With a general election looming and Peter Bottomley the ex Tory transport secretary hoping to be the next MP for Worthing West etc. voters have been sent a wonderful opportunity to send a clear message to Westminster.

Road traffic must be reduced if we are to combat the rise in Asthma and general ill health caused by the frightening level of exhaust pollution.  Road building only creates more space for the vehicles to fill witness the M25.

The Green Party's Road Traffic Reduction Bill. soon to be put before parliament, is a balanced well thought out plan to stabilise and then reduce traffic growth by making other means of travel user friendly.

I urge everyone who cares about our environment and quality of life to write to their MP. prospective parliamentary candidate, County, Parish or town Council and ask them to support and sign the  Road Traffic Reduction Bill".