All Student Vote (Spring 2021)
Warwick SU stops the A46 road
This Union Notes:
- The SU, University and local authorities have all recently declared a ‘Climate Emergency’, with the University pledging to “develop sustainable transport”.[1]
- The University has invested considerably in autonomous transport, providing a zero-emission alternative to private cars.[2]
- Air Quality in Coventry continues to degrade, with links to at least 160 deaths.[3]
- The construction of any new road has been empirically proven to induce demand, resulting in greater numbers of vehicles using the road.[4]
- Coventry Council has itself admitted junction upgrades and new link roads will not lead to improved journey times by car.[5]
This Union Believes:
- The construction of a new road fundamentally conflicts with a ‘Climate Emergency’ declaration and targets for zero emissions by 2050.
- Even if any new road were to be used by 100% electric vehicles, their lifetime emissions cost would still be far higher than other forms of transport.[6]
- The construction of an ‘A46 Link Road’ will only serve to destroy our dwindling ancient woodlands and further pollute the air we breathe.
- The new A46 road will increase traffic levels, slowing buses and journeys for students.
This Union Resolves:
- For the President/DDO to work with the Provost and Director of University Estates to oppose the construction of this road on University owned land.
- For the DDO/Environment Officer to inform students of the dangers of this scheme and promote the consultation urgently, which closes on the 14th Feb 2021[7].
- For the President/DDO to contact local councillors and MPs to inform them of the student body’s opposition to this new road.
- For the President/DDO to raise this matter at the University Estates committee and ensure any relevant minutes are published for public viewing.
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