Once again, an unelected body has rubber-stamped a decision that will effect thousands of people's lives and have serious consequences for the environment.

That body is, of course, the Regional Assembly.

Its decision to recommend to the Government that the proposals contained in the South Coast Multi-Modal Transport Study, which could cost taxpayers more than £2 billion, is deeply suspect.

How many of the people comprising this assembly are transport experts? Indeed, how would an assembly member living in Buckinghamshire have an in-depth knowledge of the problems along the A27, let alone have read or understood the technical report?

If it were not so serious, it would make a good farce.

Recommendations contained in this transport study - if approved by the Government - will map the way we travel for the next 50 years yet, so far, the public has not had the opportunity to comment on it.

Clearly, democracy has been bypassed again. Is it any wonder people think it is a waste of time voting?

-John Tyler, West Sussex Green Party, Orchard Road, East Preston