With the election just weeks away, I've been asked to attend a variety of local hustings. This evening, I'll be taking part in transport hustings, which I'm really looking forward to. 

Transport in Brighton is a vital issue. Air quality here, like in many parts of the UK, is a real concern. Locally, things have become so bad that some flats were refused planning permission - lot least because because they had window that opened out onto Lewes Road.

In Brighton, cars, buses and lorries are crammed onto our streets, with congestion leaving traffic crawling along at a snails pace, leading to filthy air.

Bus services are expensive, and although they run smoothly in the City centre (as long as it's not snowing!) there is a dirth of services for those living on the outskirts of Brighton and Hove, making it difficult and expensive for a parent living in Hollingdean, for example, to take their child to school.

And those who drive often find it difficult to park near their own homes, and are forced to circle the area until they find a space, leading to yet more pollution.

A recent report from the House of Commons says that air pollution probably causes more fatalities than passive smoking, traffic accidents and obesity combined - yet the Government continues not to take this issue seriously. And locally, a Conservative councillor described concerns over air pollution as "alarmist".

The Greens believe we should be doing much more to tackle this urgent issue that is leading to the premature death of tens of thousands each year, and leaving children and adults alike with asthma and other respiratory problems.

We believe in making it easier for people to choose how they travel.

There should be proper investment in cycle lanes and in buses and there should be re-nationalisation of trains to make services cheaper and more efficient.

The Greens are also at the forefront of the campaign to reduce the speed limit to 20mph in residential areas - something which has proved popular on the doorsteps, and which would dramatically increase road safety in these areas.