Road transport in London 19 April 2010
Thames Gateway Bridge
The Thames Gateway bridge would increase traffic and pollution and make conditions worse for walking and cycling.
We believe that there are better ways of improving access for local people.
In particular, regeneration and development of the Thames Gateway should look at:
- Barriers to employment
Lack of transport is not the only a barrier to getting a job. - Improving existing transport
By making it affordable, reliable and safe. - Providing transport for local needs
Only 1 in 3 of people living closest to the bridge are car owners, yet most of the benefit will be for road users.
We took our concerns about the scheme to a public inquiry.
The Inspector's report following the public inquiry, was published on 25th July, 2007.
The Inspector recommended that planning application for the scheme be refused.
But instead of following the Inspector's recommendations, the Government announced that it would re-open the public inquiry into the scheme.
We will continue to monitor developments and work with communities on both sides of the Thames who do not see the bridge as the "local crossing" it is claimed to be.
More Information
- Read the Inspector's report (PDF†) and the Government's response (PDF†)
- Read our press release on the Inspector's report.
- Find out the latest news on the re-opening of the public inquiry
- Read Friends of the Earth's views (PDF† - 101K) on the scheme.
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