Freeways, the Environment and Public Transport

The Society’s position has always been that it is impossible to build our way out of traffic congestion. One look at the nightmare that is Los Angeles will attest to that. How many lanes are there now – 14 in either direction – and they still have congestion.

Money on freeways would be better spent on an improved integrated public transport system, more light rail and designated bicycle lanes to encourage safer bike riding.