Aims of the A24 Alliance
Against A Regional Route
The A24 Alliance is against the A24 being transformed into a superhighway for
regional, through traffic connecting the A27 to the M25 which would:
. increase capacity
. increase speed, resulting in much more severe accidents
. persuade more people to use the private car creating further congestion
. be unlikely to assist the local economy
. enable increased opportunities for new large-scale housing such as doubling
the size of Horsham
For A Safe Local Route
The A24 Alliance is for a safe local route which:
. is for the local, county-wide, community and not for long-distance through
traffic
. respects the amenities of people who live alongside the road
. respects the amenities of people who live in the broader community
. is safe for all who use the road whether by car, public transport, cycling or
on foot
. is safe for all who cross the road
. enables increased use of public transport, cycling and other non-car uses
For Protecting The Environment
The A24 Alliance is for a route which:
. does not further degrade the environment through which it passes
. does not further damage natural habitats
. is no noisier, and preferably quieter, than present
. takes no further large quantities of land
. has a minimum visual aspect on the countryside
The A24 Alliance recognises that changes to the A24 over time may be necessary,
but any such work should be low key and low impact and be in accord with these
aims. Such work could include measures to safely manage traffic, reduce speed,
stimulate driver concentration and create crossing points.