Tuesday 28 September 2010

Bypass Campaign Group Interview: Alan Robinson

What motivated you to join the Rillington Bypass Campaign Group?

Initially it was as a direct result of the horrific accident outside the house last August. However, we bought the house thinking there was to be a bypass, so I have always been in favour.


What are your feelings about the history of the lobbying for the bypass – it has come so close to fruition so many times.

Frustration that we have been let down so many times. The support of the local MPs is of paramount importance. We definitely need, as well, the support of Scarborough and York, our local councils, the county council and the Highways Agency.

What would you say to anyone who is sceptical or unsure about Rillington village being bypassed?

We must remain positive and put forward our case to the above-our representatives. It is only by being vocal and enlisting support that we will succeed.

What are your personal experiences of the A64?

Congestion, frustration, pollution-negative as far as the village is concerned.

The proposed bypass may take some time. What measures would you like to be implemented to make the A64 safer before work on the potential bypass begins?

I would like the installation of a matrix and speed cameras-even the speed restricted to 20 mph.

The bypass will have an impact on the natural environment, something many people may be upset by. What are your feelings about this issue?

The natural environment of the village will be re-instated. At the present time the road impacts adversely.

What positive qualities will a bypass bring to the village?

We will regain our lost village. Normal village life will resume. We will have peace and tranquillity. The village will be more united.

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