Comment
Bedford Borough Local Plan 2040 Plan for Submission
Representation ID: 9334
Received: 28/07/2022
Respondent: Mr Tom Pearce
While the EEH strategy is commendable, despite the words used by the Council the opposite appears to be being aimed for: carbon is being introduced on a long-term basis by persuing the most carbon-intensive build option for a rail project which will can only waste energy for its life-time due to excessive gradients, at the same time limiting the maximum freight that can be transported. Not demanding this to be electric from day 1 is also not in agreement with the strategy. All this will also increase the already apalling traffic situation around Midland Road.
While the EEH strategy is commendable, despite the words used by the Council the opposite appears to be being aimed for: carbon is being introduced on a long-term basis by persuing the most carbon-intensive build option for a rail project which will can only waste energy for its life-time due to excessive gradients, at the same time limiting the maximum freight that can be transported. Not demanding this to be electric from day 1 is also not in agreement with the strategy. All this will also increase the already apalling traffic situation around Midland Road.