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The Transport Committee
- Monitors rail and bus services, traffic flows and road congestion, proposed plans for new and existing roads and for traffic lights and pedestrian crossings. In addition the committee looks into car-parking matters and traffic-calming measures. As and when necessary it lobbies the appropriate authorities on improvements it believes are in the interests of members.
- Seeks improvements to local rail services in conjunction with the local Rail Users Association, eg achieved improved evening connections from Redhill to Reigate.
- Opposed and continues to oppose expansion of Redhill Airport.
- Monitors expansion plans for Gatwick Airport with particular reference to transport facilities.
- Takes keen interest in important local projects needed or planned such as the Reigate Relief Road and the completion of National Cycle Routes.
- Takes note of and, where necessary, lobbies on all local matters pertaining to the M25.
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