The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has called for an integrated national plan from Government for transport infrastructure, focused on at least the next 20 years.
In written evidence to the Transport Select Committee, the BCC said weaknesses in the current system are creating barriers for business, hindering growth, and slowing down the progress towards net zero.
The committee has launched an inquiry into the Government’s strategic transport objectives.
Using feedback from its unique network of 53 chambers across the UK, the BCC told MPs any transport plan must include the following:
Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the BCC, said: “An effective transport network will underpin economic growth in the years to come. We want to see a clear plan from government, which will help the businesses we represent grow.
“Central government should lead on major national infrastructure planning and delivery, like HS2. However, for regional infrastructure, funding and decision making should be devolved.
“Businesses tell our chamber network that transport policy from Westminster has been very patchy and unclear. We need an intergrated transport infrastructure plan that can bring real benefits to every region.”
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