Representation by John Greenaway
- Date submitted
- 15 June 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
The long-term effects of Covid -19 on such things as home working will reduce the need for more road capacity and this needs to be taken into account at the inquiry. The proposed road scheme seems to run counter to the government policy of encouraging a modal shift away from car use to public transport, cycling and walking and to the overriding desire to reduce carbon emissions. How does the scheme meet the legally-binding target under the Climate Change Act 2008 to meet zero climate emissions by 2050? The scheme will have a most undesirable impact upon the environment by diminishing wildlife habitats and adversely affecting protecting species such as bats. The cumulative affect of the A47 dualling, the Western Link Road, Thickthorn roundabout remodelling and their combined impact needs to be considered by the enquiry.