Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

We are writing in support of the concerns and objections raised by Mr D Bennett [...]
We are especially concerned about short term/small scale actions that, in our view, grossly underestimate the impact of increased future traffic flows. We do not support minor works that do not tackle the root causes of traffic problems; such action is not cost effective, and also increases the risk that perceived action now relieves the Authority, in its view, of the need to take effective action in the near future. Given the increased importance of east-west traffic flows, as well as a general increase in traffic, it is essential to revisit plans to by-pass Hitchin. The need, and intention, was clear in the 1980s.
We can also see inconsistencies eg Hertford compared to Hitchin, which cast doubts on the thoroughness of the evaluation of possible projects.