The 2013 Manifesto: Suffolk Liberal Democrats (part 3) - Transport

Welcome to the third part of my look at the 2013 Suffolk Liberal Democrat manifesto. Yesterday, it was the turn of adult and social care policy, and today, I turn to transport...

Transport recognised as a human right

Neither Labour nor the Tories have had any great interest in supporting the bus network, yet it is essential for work, health, socialising and education.

Liberal Democrats will:

• lobby for better, more integrated public transport, especially for rural areas

• reinstate important evening and weekend bus services that provide essential community links and benefit the economy

• begin investment in efficient cycle infrastructures round schools

• encourage use of Park and Ride and assess the impact of the new fare structure

• ensure that the re-introduced youth discount travel card can be used on all buses and allow disability pass holders to travel for free 24/7

• ensure that action on speeding, parking, and road maintenance meets local needs

• where communities request it, consider 20mph speed limits

On a personal note, I will be looking to promote the use of the Suffolk Links services, as they provide a realistically priced, reasonably flexible service to rural communities, but are woefully under-promoted by the County at present.