National Policy Statement for National Networks

My response to the National Policy Statement for National Networks:

I am responding to the consultation on the draft National Policy Statement for National Networks (NPS).
This nation does not need 40% more road capacity. There is no 'national need'.  DfTs 'forecasts' have been proven to be wrong time, after time, after time. We need courageous politicians who do what is best for the country, not simply repeat the mistakes of the past. This weak and feeble 1970s policy.
We are fighting a losing epidemic of obesity caused by unhealthy and inactive lifestyles. Encouraging yet more inactive travel is not the answer. Studies by the Danish government show that for every £1 invested in active travel (primarily cycling infrastructure), the health service will save £7. Where else can one get a 700% return on investment?
Building more roads would be a disaster for the many people who suffer from respiratory problems as a result of the current levels of air pollution from traffic, yet section 3.4 tries to limit objections based on CO2 emissions. The UK government is responsible for the long and drawn out deaths of its own citizens from air pollution but now wants to make the situation much worse. This is immoral.
I suggest you fix the appalling state of the current roads first and do what is best for all the people of this country: invest in active travel.
Because of all these grave concerns, I oppose this draft policy as it would set a disastrous course for transport in this country.