When an entire country floods every time it rains, it reflects deep systemic failures. One of the main issues is poor road planning: most roads lack adequate drainage systems to collect and channel rainwater.

Instead of storing this water in underground reservoirs, it is wasted. This situation has worsened due to decades of governmental neglect and the failure of authorities such as the Planning Authority to enforce water collection from buildings into wells or reservoirs. Consequently, rainwater overwhelms the sewage system, leading to pollution of the sea and sewage flooding the streets.

ADPD-The Green Party Chairperson Sandra Gauci noted that rain was once considered a blessing, nourishing fields and trees. However, with the loss of agricultural land and green spaces, this natural benefit has disappeared. For a country moving toward desertification and relying heavily on reverse osmosis, Malta has shown weakness in conserving rainwater.

Gauci highlighted how previous generations built aqueducts, cisterns, and wells to collect every drop of water, while modern society has ignored such wisdom. The country's overdevelopment and lack of foresight have made the situation worse, as more land is sealed and made impermeable to rainwater. Gauci called for a national program for rainwater collection from rooftops and for urgent action against overdevelopment. She also emphasized the need for a "Green-inspired revolution in mobility," arguing that the construction of more roads has solved nothing.

ADPD Secretary General Ralph Cassar expanded on this vision, stressing that a sustainable transport policy must prioritize people over cars. Malta's roads, dominated by private vehicles, have resulted in congestion, pollution, and unsafe conditions. Cassar argued that the country needs a "mobility revolution" focused on efficiency, inclusiveness, and environmental responsibility.

The party's vision centers on connecting communities safely, reducing dependence on private cars, and aligning with Malta's climate goals through public transport, cycling, walking, and shared mobility.

Cassar proposed the adoption of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system as the backbone of a sustainable transport strategy. Unlike an expensive and time-consuming metro project, a BRT system could deliver metro-like reliability within a few years and at a fraction of the cost. This system would include dedicated bus lanes, direct routes between towns, and priority for public transport, reclaiming road space for people and reducing emissions. It would complement cycling infrastructure and pedestrian zones, creating a cleaner, safer, and more connected Malta. Cassar concluded that Malta must move from road-widening to road-sharing, and from car dependency to sustainable mobility.