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Better transport in the North East of Scotland

Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Greens believe that the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) is not the best solution to Aberdeen's traffic problems.

When NEStrans set out their 'Modern Transport System', they have clearly stated that the Western Peripheral Route alone will not solve Aberdeen's transport problems - and indeed road building everywhere has led to more and more congestion. 

We note the huge success of the re-opening of Laurencekirk station in April 2009.  We believe that more investment in projects such as the £40 million for a 'Crossrail' project, upgrading existing infrastructure from Stonehaven to Inverurie and through Aberdeen, represents much better value for money and a more strategic and long term approach to solving our transport problems.

Of great concern to us, is that NESTRANS, of which Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Councils are key partners, has not released the detailed 'STAG' analysis of the AWPR. We can only presume that its findings did not show the AWPR substantially reducing traffic through Aberdeen, thus underminining the basis for its development. Our view is that the AWPR is designed to open new areas around Aberdeen for housing and development, but will do little to reduce traffic congestion in, out and across Aberdeen.

We are campaigning for further development of the case for Aberdeen CrossRail (Stonehaven-Inverurie through Aberdeen) including a station in Kintore. We know that investing in substantial public transport infrastructure will do a lot more to reduce traffic congestion and make Aberdeen a more viable city in the long term.

In the long term, we need to move to more sustainable travel based on public transport, walking and cycling and encourage employment close to where people live. 

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