Traffic Problems

Press, Volume C, Issue 29669, 13 November 1961, Page 3

Traffic Problems

Sir. —I am of the same opinion as “Ambulator” in this matter. Some months ago I asked about 30 people for their views on motoring here; and. curiously enough, although they were nearly all motorists, most of them considered that far too many cars are imported considering the economic condition of the country. Certainly scores of thousands of them are not essential. It would be better for hosts of people to walk or cycle more. Quite a paradox that we have Government leaders exhorting people to save money, yet allowing so many cars in. There are swarms of fairly good second-hand cars for sale, but I suppose we must keep up with the Joneses.— Yours, etc.. NEUTRAL. November 11. 1961. Sir.—ln an age in which a ruling nation does not believe in private property, will anyone but obsolete home-loving families or persons care a hoot whose home goes next under the bulldozer so long as it is not his own? With “progress” round the corner, and power to command elimination of whole blocks, streets, or areas, what garden-lover can be expected to continue to plant and tend flowers, shrubs or trees, let alone repaint and keep in repair the home itself? Is this why home-bred values are receding before the craving for excitement provided by the all-pervading motor vehicle? “Ambulator" calls home love sentimental. Are birds returning to their nesting-place sentimental? Health seems

the last consideration among car and other fumes. "Ambulator” is one of the few noticing events and registering results.—Yours, etc.. HIGH MARK. November 10, 1961.