People know we cannot build our way out of congestion with new roads. The previous Government, too, came to see the problems - the growth in road traffic was at the heart of its national debate on transport. Change was proposed - a new approach to transport policy that was not led by road building.
People feel the time for action is long overdue.
The results of our consultation 5 last year confirm the overwhelming desire for Government to show leadership. Early in this Parliament we received a comprehensive report on transport and the environment from the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution 6 . That is why we acted quickly and announced a fundamental review of transport policy. This White Paper is the culmination of that work and the widespread consultation that accompanied it. Developing an Integrated Transport Policy.