Transport
What does the Mayor
do?
The Mayor is responsible for producing an integrated transport strategy
for London and for consulting the London Assembly,
Transport for London
(TfL), boroughs and others on the strategy.
In May 2009 the Mayor published the Transport
Strategy Statement of Intent which sets out the foundations upon
which his Transport
Strategy will be built over the coming months.
The Mayor has wide powers of direction over TfL,
sets TfL's budget (subject to the approval of the Assembly - see below)
and appoints its board. The Mayor also:
- sets the structure and level of public transport
fares in London (including 'black cabs' but not National Rail or minicab
fares)
- has a say in how the commuter railways are run
- has powers to fund new transport services, and
to invest in new transport systems.
What
does the London Assembly do?
The London Assembly is consulted on the Mayor's
transport strategy, and inspects and approves the Mayor's budget. It is able
to summon the Mayor and senior staff to account for TfL's performance. London TravelWatch,
a body appointed by and reporting to the Assembly, deals with complaints about
transport in London.
What
does Transport for London do?
Transport for London (TfL) is
responsible for most transport in London. It is accountable to the Mayor and
responsible for delivering the Mayor's Transport Strategy through:
- managing London Buses, Croydon Tramlink, and
the Docklands Light Railway
- managing the Underground
- managing a network of major roads, the Transport
for London Road Network (TLRN)
- regulating taxis and minicabs
- running London River Services, and promoting the
safe use of the Thames for passenger and freight movement
- helping co-ordinate the Dial-a-Ride and Taxicard
schemes for door-to-door services for transport users with mobility
problems
- having responsibility for traffic lights across London.
Who runs TfL?
TfL
is under the direct control of the Mayor as he has chosen to chair the TfL Board.
With him on the board are another 15 non-executive members. The Commissioner
of Transport for London, Peter Hendy, heads TfL and is responsible for operational
issues.
TfL
Board members
What do the boroughs do?
The boroughs continue to play a vital role in London's
transport and remain the highway and traffic authorities for 95 per cent of roads
in London. They work in partnership with the Mayor to deliver the aspects of
transport strategy relevant to their responsibilities. They are required to
develop and implement Local Implementation Plans detailing their proposals for
carrying out the transport strategy in their borough.
Further information
TfL website www.transportforlondon.gov.uk
You can contact TfL at:
TfL Customer Relations
4th Floor, Zone Y4
14 Pier Walk
North Greenwich
London
SE10 0ES
Telephone 020 7222 5600
Email enquire@tfl.gov.uk
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