Following the announcement by Transport of London that it has launched a public consultation for introducing tolling on both the Blackwall and Silvertown Road tunnels, Green Party London Assembly Member Caroline Russell released the below statement:
“If the Mayor truly wants London to achieve net zero carbon by 2030, filling London’s streets with more cars via the Silvertown Road Tunnel is not the answer.
“The Tunnel is creating more road capacity and will simply lead to traffic jams and more pollution. I expect Londoners will respond to the consultation with creative ideas for repurposing the tunnel prioritising people walking and cycling and travelling on public transport.
“The construction contract was always going to mean bringing in tolling on Blackwall tunnel – as well as Silvertown – so the consultation should not be a surprise, but I hope Londoners use it to tell the Mayor they want a fair charging system, rather than this piecemeal approach.”
Notes to editors
The Transport Committee examines all aspects of the capital's transport system in order to press for improvements for Londoners. The Committee pays particular attention to how the Mayor's Transport Strategy is being implemented, and looks closely at the work of Transport for London and other transport operators.