A MISMATCH exists between the aim of the Local Transport Plan and spending. How can less traffic come about by creating road space? Research proves that road capacity gets filled.

Plans are not radical enough to cut the ecological footprint of York by two-thirds, in line with the Without Walls vision. Only introducing congestion or workplace parking charges could have.

These were ruled out by council leaders against the wishes of those consulted.

Instead of spending £6 to £9 million on roundabouts out of £17 to £24 million, doing nothing at the ring road junctions is better. Let congestion restrict demand. There is no evidence that wider roundabouts will help drivers choose the ring road and not go through town.

I was not consulted on this use of capital. No one else was either. It is political whim rather than the result of consultation.

Providing for cars is out of date. We are at or approaching peak oil production, after which supply reduces, followed by rising prices. This needs managing. There is no mention of it in the plan. The ostrich approach is not what I expect from York's transport planners. Plus there is no likelihood of meeting European law on reducing pollution concentrations for at least three of the five locations where laws are now broken.

I favour comprehensive travel awareness education. It costs much less than capital, is not ugly, is quick and would cut the least necessary 20 per cent of car travel. Targeted information alone can cut car use by 12 to 16 per cent.

Anna Semlyen,

Grange Street, York.

Updated: 08:31 Saturday, October 29, 2005