THE first aim of York's transport plan is to reduce car dependence. That is right if we are to prevent city gridlock.

But some vehicle users must be given priority. Topping that list must be patients travelling to York District Hospital. They are often anxious, in pain or infirm. They need to travel from door-to-door.

York Health Trust chairman Professor Alan Maynard described the parking chaos at the hospital as "an embarrassment". He is spot on. The trust and the city council should quickly work towards their plan for a decked parking area.