Why does Alan Nunn see the need for personal attacks in a transport debate (Letters, May 19)?

He says my proposals for park-and-ride sites on the city boundary are too anti-car, yet Chris Todd argued (Letters, May 14) they are too pro-car.

That's symptomatic of why the new Brighton and Hove City Council, representing balanced views from across the political spectrum, must find a workable compromise that keeps us all moving.

Simon Salamundo (Letters, May 17) points to "traffic-choked points" in the city but argues against buses, presumably preferring more cars to add to the congestion.

Central Londoners have found seemingly unpopular measures, such as congestion charging, actually benefit motorists (and all road users) by resulting in free-flowing streets.

B Cook (Letters, May 17) can be reassured my proposals include significant investment in cycle parking and might be interested in a recent parliamentary answer Norman Baker MP received which confirmed that, since 1974, the real cost of motoring (ignoring inflation) has fallen.

Roy Hilliard (Letters, May 17) again raises the question of fares for Countycard holders before 9am.

The extra funding provided by Government to local authorities for the additional 60-64 age group specifically limits the concession availability to after 9.30am.

This is already bettered by Sussex councils to a 9am start.

Finally, Kathy Goodale (Letters, May 17) is surprised at a connection between increased bus fares and increased pay for bus drivers.

I must be missing something on that one.

-Roger French, managing director, Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company