Lobbies for better local transport services, improved road
layouts, better parking facilities, etc.
Campaigns
To prevent further loss of historic railway buildings such as the
Locoshed on the former Hockley Business Park site. This
was the oldest railway buildin in Redhill.
To improve traffic flow over Reigate level crossing by both reducing the time
the gates are down and by improving the zebra crossing to be traffic light controlled.
To prevent demolition of Reigate signalbox when the function is transferred to the Control Centre at Three Bridges.
To have the former Croydon, Merstham and Godstone Iron Railway cutting in Merstham restored before it is reclaimed by nature.
In Detail
Aims
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 the community.
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 Aerodrome.
Opposes the plans for a second runway Gatwick Airport on the grounds of noise, impact on local transport,
housing and the local environment.
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.
