Mr Wray doesn't think that using 'local funds' to extend the tram network is a good idea. Firstly the tram network is currently run by Stagecoach and not First Mainline. So the shareholders of 'First' wouldn't benefit! Mr Wray informs us that there would be major road works required to carry this work out. So obviously the work couldn't be carried out over a week-end then? Astounding!

Ian Wray complains bitterly about the companies that make and administer traffic solutions equipment (ie Capita). It's what is called a 'Free Market', I'm sure Mr Wray believes in such opportunism.

He calls for the council to 'think creatively about transport in Sheffield'. Well Mr Wray, a certain female Prime Minister took away subsidies and created the opportunity for companies such as Stagecoach and First (large private organisations) to dominate the market. Until that happened, every city had very creative public transport!

He certainly doesn't understand why pedestrian crossings are located at Hunters Bar roundabout. There is a school and a recreational park there Mr Wray. It helps people cross safely and also helps other traffic emerge onto the roundabout! Perhaps you're one of the many road users that ignore the red lights and carry on through when children are about to cross with the green man displaying

Ian Wray doesn't want 'our' money to be spent on transport solutions that he doesn't particularly agree with. But, he thinks it may be a good idea to spend the money on purchasing, maintaining and administering a fleet of vehicles, so that he may (or may not) get rid of his car. Well I've got some good news for you Ian. Pick up the Yellow Pages and look in there. You'll find that it already exists.... under 'Car Hire'. Or you could always get your heavy DIY materials delivered!

Hilariously, he urges Paul Scrivens not to go down the 'Labour Party route' and only a couple of pages on from the letters page is an advert from the council explaining how CCTV and tram gates are working! Brilliant timing!

I hope my letter doesn't seem to be too patronising and sarcastic Ian. Contemptuous? Now you're talking.
Does Ian Wray write scripts for 'Sorry I Haven't A Clue'? He should do!