Green activists told the Government today not to pump money into road building but instead inject funds into public transport.
Members of the the South east Green Party handed out leaflets to commuters at Benfleet railway station this morning urging them to support their views.
Making a point - commuter Tamara McMillan takes a leaflet from the Greens Picture: MAXINE CLARKE
The group are angry that £7 billion has been allocated for improving the roads network in Britain.
Party spokesman Chris Keene said more roads simply encouraged more road users and this was damaging the environment and a waste of money.
He said: "The Government has earmarked about £7bn for road building over the next ten years, and this would be better spent on improving public transport services."
Published Thursday, July 31, 2003
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