Weaknesses

Most of these points are true. However, introduction of all the traffic lights made matters far worse, not better - now all the traffic has to stop and start whether or not there is anything to give way to, thus increasing pollution. If you want less traffic, you MUST reduce the number of jobs in the city and replace areas of employment by areas of residence - all the current attempts of have your cake and eat it (i.e. increase job count and reduce traffic) are doomed to failure.

Yes, all those things are true. But what about the air pollution caused by all the motor traffic (especially dangerous particulates emitted by diesel engines) and the negative impact on the health of those living and working in the area? This is missing from this list.

It is suggested that the weakness 'Hostile, busy junctions and an uncomfortable and confusing pedestrian/cycle environment' and 'Poor legibility and connectivity through the area for pedestrians and cyclists' duplicate the same point. It is suggested that one of these weaknesses is removed to avoid duplication and ensure a concise document.

1. The removal of the gyratory and the changes in road layout could impact negatively on the Citi8 bus route which at the moment uses the gyratory between Victoria Avenue and Victoria Road. If the new road layout causes greater delays to the Citi8 it is likely to be rerouted along Gilbert Road and one third of Histon Road and the whole of Victoria Road will lose their only bus service.

2. Why has the Barclays Bank site been identified as "a potential future opportunity for redevelopment"? The building may lack aesthetic appeal but it has an important asset - it is the only bank north of the river with a dedicated car park which customers such as the infirm and disabled and from as far afield as Milton can use. Take away the car park and personal banking for some will became an impossibility.

3. How many pedestrian and cyclist casualties have there been on the gyratory since it was created fifty years ago? This is surely the test that should be used in deciding whether it is dangerous and should be replaced. Perceptions of safety or danger are not good indicators as these are personal to the individual and will vary from person to person.