Friday, 16 February 2001, 5:44 pm Press Release: ACT New Zealand
Good Motorway System The Answer For Auckland
Friday 16th
Feb 2001 Penny Webster Media Release -- Other
"The
Government has been saying that they are `committed to
getting a positive resolution to securing good rail services
for Auckland` for 14 months now - but as yet all we have
seen is all talk and no action," says ACT Transport
Spokesman Penny Webster.
"When are the Government and
the Auckland Regional Council going to realise light rail
is not the answer? What we need is a solution that
addresses the problem across the region, not just in the
central city, and recognises the fact people like their
cars.
"The only logical answer is to finish the
motorway system - not pour $100 million dollars into a rail
system.
"Cars are here to stay - its time the
Government and the Auckland Regional Council accepted that.
A well-co-ordinated motorway system is the only sensible
option for Auckland," Mrs Webster said.
ENDS
For
more information visit ACT online at http://www.act.org.nz
or contact the ACT Parliamentary Office at
act@parliament.govt.nz.
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