Building more roads not the answer to tackle congestion

Council bosses defend active travel plans across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Author: Jo RawlingsPublished 30th Jan 2023
Last updated 30th Jan 2023

The leader of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole says they can't simply build more roads to tackle congestion across the area.

Drew Mellor told a BCP Council Facebook live session that government evidence shows it's not the solution as cars will just fill them up.

The Transforming Travel proposal aims to give people the option of walking and cycling, particularly for shorter journeys.

Bournemouth is the sixth most congested town in the county.

For more information on what BCP Council is doing, click here.

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