The shorter NRMA? More roads
Posted April 12th, 2007 in Roads, Transport
The NRMA reports that congestion is costing business.
Increased traffic congestion in Sydney has cost businesses up to four hours longer on roads each week and $20,000 more in annual transport costs, an NRMA survey reveals.
Fuel consumption has skyrocketed by 60 per cent and operating costs have jumped by 47 per cent for Sydney businesses. Staff punctuality has plummeted by 42 per cent and company productivity has dropped by 33 per cent, the survey shows.
The NRMA surveyed 175 of its Businesswise members and found more than 80 per cent of businesses experienced an increase in traffic congestion over the last 12 months. About 12 per cent of companies surveyed saw their annual operating costs increase by $20,000 a year.
While making a token call for more improved public transport the NRMA’s solution is still the same.
He called for a transport corridor along Sydney’s northern beaches, which would include an upgrade of local roads and an increase of public transport options.
“Sydney also needs to act now to ease traffic around Port Botany and south and southwest Sydney by completing the F6 and M4 extensions,” Mr Punch said.
Yep, more roads. Which of course never actually seem to prevent congestion. Then again what would you expect from an organisation that encourages even more motoring by glorifying the Open Road.
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