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The threat of 'traffic thrombosis'

2nd December 1966
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

pusuc transport must be. allowed to play a

greater part in the movement into and within towns, Mr. L. Waller, general manager, Trent Motor Traction Co. Ltd., said last week at a presentation of ROSCO safe driving awards to 90 drivers and 46 conductors. He called for greater understanding by the public and local authorities of passenger transport's contribution in easing congestion in towns and cities.

"There is both a reluctance nationally and on the part of the private individual to face any form of control or discipline until it becomes absolutely inescapable," he said. "Traffic thrombosis is now very close upon us, and it will only be averted by drastic forms of control and the exercise of far greater and more widespread discipline. Somehow or other we must strike the right balance between the private car and public transport."