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23 March 2007

We have received the following email from The Greens candidate for Heffron, addressed to MTAG members. Ben came to our last meeting to find out about the Johnstons Creek Extension issues and continuing issues at Campbell St (Heffron).

We welcome any statements from other candidates for Marrickville and Heffron electorates, though unfortunately it is quite late. When you go to vote tomorrow, question the booth workers and candidates you see on their transport policies and on their stance on the issues you care about.

Vote wisely :o) Leah & Fiona

From: Ben Spies-Butcher

Subject: Campbell St, etc

Dear MTAG members,

I wanted to write to assure you of my and the Greens' support for sustainable transport solutions for Sydney's inner west. During the recent Marrickville by-election, MTAG were involved in the successful campaign to lift the road reservation at Campbell Street. However, recently it has been revealed that the remaining reservations in Heffron might be used as the entrance to an inner- west motorway, and/or as one end of the proposed F6.

The Greens strongly oppose both road projects. We believe the only way to be confident that the projects do not proceed is to lift the road reservation at Campbell St. We are campaigning for this road reservation to be lifted - an issue that has recently been taken up by the Southern Courier after we raised it with them.

More broadly, these road projects reflect the growing need for road transport that will follow the expansion of Port Botany. We do not support the proposed Port Botany expansion, which will add an additional 2,000 trucks a day to our roads.

Sydney needs to make a choice between the continued expansion of road infrastructure designed for cars and trucks, and investment in public transport and bike infrastructure. The Greens are proposing to redirect billions of dollars worth of funding from new road projects like the F6 and Inner West motorway into public transport projects, such as light rail, upgrading train lines and increasing the frequency of bus services. We support road planning that provides for safe, efficient and pleasant bike travel, and the facilities that must accompany the expansion of bike travel - such as bike parking at train stations.

We believe that with a commitment to properly funding sustainable transport solutions we can transition from a car dependent society into a truly sustainable city.

Yours,

Ben Spies-Butcher

Green candidate for Heffron

0414 744 758.

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-- GilbertGrace - 22 Mar 2007

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