What's the right way to improve our roads - and make them safer?

Transport links are seen as a key election issues. 

National has announced a $24 billion policy, with much of the attention going toward new four-lane highways linking Whangarei to Tauranga.  

National Party leader Christopher Luxon has used the policy announcement to lambast the state of our roads. His party has also promised to remove lower speed limit rules imposed under the current government. 

Who has got the right approach to improving our road infrastructure and keeping our streets safe – and can major transport projects keep up with our growing population?  

On The Front Page, AA’s Martin Glyn gives Damien his take on the state of our roads.

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