CambridgeshireLive readers have been voicing their opinions on the Cambourne to Cambridge busway proposal, with many questioning its purpose, expense and consequences.

The public inquiry has officially commenced into the contentious project to construct the new Cambourne to Cambridge (C2C) busway. Supporters argued the busway is essential to help "unleash Cambridge's economic potential", whilst also facilitating additional housing and employment growth across the region.

Nevertheless, critics challenged the rationale behind the project and contended an alternative off-road solution would achieve the primary goals whilst causing less environmental damage. The initiative to construct the new busway has been developed by the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP).

The proposal involves building a dedicated guided busway, accompanied by a pathway for pedestrian and cyclist use, with a transport hub also planned at Scotland Farm. The busway route is intended to run from Cambourne to Cambridge through the new Bourn Airfield development, Hardwick, Coton, and the West Cambridge site.

Some targeted the scheme's backers, Calumen Nomen comments: " 'The project to build the........

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