Letter: Civilised squares
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Your support makes all the difference.Sir: The recently published White Paper on integral transport clearly reflects a growing public desire for policies that can restrain car use, but perhaps more importantly, encourage walking, cycling and use of public transport.
That the public is willing to accept change and see restraint of the private car is evidenced through overwhelming public support for the initiative to reclaim large parts of Trafalgar Square, Whitehall and Parliament Square as part of the World Squares initiative.
If there was ever a time when central government and local government should work together to clearly demonstrate a commitment to creating a civilised core for our capital city, then this is it. The implementation of the World Squares initiative would send a clear message throughout London and the UK that the Government means business. We therefore urge the Government and Westminster City Council to take the bold initiatives necessary and to transform the centre of London into a shining example of what can and should be achieved in the redesign if our cities.
JEREMY ILES
Regional Manager
Sustrans
Bristol
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