In 2006, Professor Phil Goodwin, in his seminal article “Induced traffic again. And again. And again”, pointed out that for 80 years, empirical studies and official reports had agreed on the rather inconvenient truth that more road capacity leads to more traffic. We would like to see more evidence as to why the consultation brochure claims that greater reliance on public transport, walking and cycling would be unlikely to alleviate congestion on the A27 through Worthing and Lancing? Undoubtedly this would be a better way of meeting the scheme objectives.
 
Although we welcome the decision to upgrade the existing road, as opposed to creating a damaging new road through the protected South Downs National Park, we believe that the Option should be better aligned with Local Plans and planned development - particularly the emerging Arun Local Plan which potentially allocates 600 houses and an IKEA at New Monks Farm.
 
CPRE Sussex is currently reviewing proposals for the Arundel Bypass. We are shocked by significant omissions in data and information which have been identified by ABNC see: http://www.arundelbypass.co.uk/new-film-shows-true-impact-of-arundel-bypass

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