Proposal bypasses pressing questions

One would have thought the government would have learned its lesson from the chief executive's controversial claim of 70 per cent public support for Tamar. Not so. The deputy secretary for housing, planning and lands, Robin Ip Man-fai, now claims: 'The people want the [Central-Wan Chai] bypass; they want to build it as soon as possible.' (Public wants a bypass now, says official', September 1). No proof whatsoever is provided.

Clearly, road users would appreciate less traffic congestion. But the government has yet to prove that the proposed bypass is the best solution and meets the reclamation test of overriding public need. Importantly, as this is the 'last' reclamation, we have to make sure it solves congestion for the long term.

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