French transport controversy

A controversy is brewing in France over the condition of the country's road network.
March 5, 2012 Read time: 1 min
A controversy is brewing in France over the condition of the country's road network. According to 3619 TDIE, an association that supports French transport professionals and elected representatives, the French Government is not paying sufficient attention to the road network. Information presented by the TDIE shows that French roads are deteriorating and presenting problems for transport. According to the TDIE, the French Government is not sufficiently concerned over the state of the road system and has instead focussed on its environmental plan. The TDIE also plans to audit the French road network. Given that the French road network has been widely considered to be one of the best constructed and planned systems in Europe, the TDIE's comments reveal a deeper concern in the transport sector over the way road transport is now regarded as a lower priority than rail by many of Europe's politicians.

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