• Reference: 2020/3308
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

What representations did you or Transport for London (TfL) make in the consultation on proposed legislative amendments on enforcing Operation Brock in August 2020, and what is your estimate of the likely impact on traffic in London of the Kent Access Permit?

• Reference: 2020/3307
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

A visually impaired constituent has complained publicly that they were not given adequate support at a London Underground station, where staff told them to take a taxi rather than providing assistance to reach the platform. How does Transport for London (TfL) ensure that staff provide the right support for those with a visual impairment who need assistance while observing social distancing?

• Reference: 2020/3306
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

On 9 September 2020, the @TfLAccess twitter account informed followers that it was closing and people should follow the main Transport for London (TfL) twitter account instead or use the TfL website and apps. Many disabled people depend on this account to supply information on lift status and other issues affecting accessible journeys. Could you outline your plan for providing live information for accessible journeys in future?

• Reference: 2020/3305
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

The new Transport Commissioner for London, Andy Byford, has had several engagements across the transport network since his appointment. Has he visited any walking or cycling schemes, and if so please name them?

• Reference: 2020/3304
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

According to the annual accounts for 2019-20 for Transport for London (TfL), the Silvertown Road Tunnel contract will cost £65 million per year for 25 years. Now that the contract is signed and there is no risk to confidentiality, will you share TfL’s internal estimated cost for the contract for Silvertown Road Tunnel by year since the project plan began, and with brief notes explaining the increases? If this is a range, could you state the lower and upper bounds?

• Reference: 2020/3303
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

The true cost of the Silvertown Road Tunnel has been revealed as at least £2 billion. This cost was only possible to calculate due to a small note in the Transport for London (TfL) accounts revealing a £65 million annual cost from 2025 over 25 years. Are you satisfied that this is a clear and transparent way to inform Londoners of the true cost of major infrastructure?

• Reference: 2020/3302
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

What is the Transport for London (TfL) estimate for the current split of journeys by mode of transport in inner and outer London?

• Reference: 2020/3301
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

Residents across London are raising concerns about increases in road traffic since March 2020. In some cases, new traffic patterns appear to be emerging as people are using cars instead of public transport. What research and data do you have on changes to traffic in London since March and when do you expect to publish it?

• Reference: 2020/3300
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

On 22 September 2020 you announced an expansion of the Breathe London network with 30 new sensors to monitor air pollution at 18 schools where school streets have now been introduced. Given the current interest in the impact of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and pop-up bike lanes on air pollution, will you also install Breathe London monitors to show any changes in local pollution from these schemes?

• Reference: 2020/3299
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

Thank you for your answer to my question 2020/2607. What is your estimate for the number of premature deaths in Greater London during the air pollution episodes that occurred during August and September this year that were attributable to short-term exposure to (a) ozone and (b) particulate (PM2.5 and PM10)?