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Preparing London transport for a potential second wave of coronavirus

  • Reference: 2020/3310
  • Question by: Caroline Russell
  • Meeting date: 15 October 2020
How are you preparing London’s transport system and its workers for the second wave of coronavirus, and the usual seasonal increases in public transport usage seen in London in winter?

Protecting drivers from coronavirus on London buses

  • Reference: 2020/3309
  • Question by: Caroline Russell
  • Meeting date: 15 October 2020
On 29 May 2020, Transport for London (TfL) said that studies on London buses found: “a film layer to screens and sealing off gaps around the screen as a whole, including around the Oyster reader – substantially reduces the risk to drivers of contracting coronavirus from customers.” Can you now confirm that every bus, currently operational in London, has sealed screens in place?

Impacts on London traffic from changes to lorry access in Kent

  • 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?

Support for visually impaired passengers whilst observing social distancing

  • 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?

Information for planning accessible journeys on London transport

  • 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?

Transport Commissioner’s engagements supporting active travel

  • 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?

Transparency on the cost of Silvertown Road Tunnel (2)

  • 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?

Transparency on the cost of Silvertown Road Tunnel (1)

  • 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?

Transport modal share in London after coronavirus

  • 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?

Changes in London road traffic since March 2020

  • 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?
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