Leeds City Council are currently consulting on a proposal to build a link road to Leeds Bradford Airport and Stuart is encouraging constituents to take part in the Council's consultation on the plans, which is open until Friday 26th February.
The Council have proposed three options. Commenting on the plans, Stuart said:
"If we are going to cope with future passenger numbers on the roads and at the Airport, we need an alternative way to get there. For me, that means a rail link. The Airport is already one of the fastest growing in the country, and they still have ambitious plans for growth, which need to be matched with equally ambitious connectivity plans. The proposals, in their current form, cause me some concern in terms of the effect they will have on the greenbelt and congestion on our already busy roads. The Council themselves have admitted that if either of the first two options are chosen, the new road will pass through greenbelt land and a special landscape area.
"What is needed is a proper comprehensive review of traffic in our area that includes a serious look at a rail link now, not in the future. I know that the Council have not completely ruled out a rail link, so I would urge everyone to contact the Council to make their views known on this important issue."
In order to take part in the consultation, or to see a map and further information showing the three different options, please visit: http://www.leeds.gov.uk/residents/Pages/Airport-Link-Road.aspx