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Croydon Fiveways (3)

  • Reference: 2017/3592
  • Question by: Caroline Russell
  • Meeting date: 14 September 2017
According to Department for Transport (DfT) traffic count data, traffic volumes have been falling at Croydon Fiveways junction for 15 years. The data can be accessed here: https://www.dft.gov.uk/traffic-counts/cp.php?la=Croydon Why does Transport for London (TfL) intend to "increase capacity to accommodate expected traffic growth" in its revised plans for this junction?

Croydon Fiveways (2)

  • Reference: 2017/3591
  • Question by: Caroline Russell
  • Meeting date: 14 September 2017
Your draft Transport Strategy predicts a drop of one third in the number of London car trips over the next 25 years. Why is Transport for London (TfL) consulting on a Croydon Fiveways scheme that it says will "increase capacity to accommodate expected traffic growth arising from population and economic growth"?

Croydon Fiveways (1)

  • Reference: 2017/3590
  • Question by: Caroline Russell
  • Meeting date: 14 September 2017
What is the current overall cost of this Transport for London (TfL) scheme?

Angel crossings closed during roadworks

  • Reference: 2017/3589
  • Question by: Caroline Russell
  • Meeting date: 14 September 2017
A pensioner was badly injured at the Angel junction in August 2017 after the pedestrian crossings were switched off for roadworks. To avoid similar incidents in future, will you ensure that Transport for London (TfL) retains pedestrian crossing functionality during roadworks?

Lane rental scheme

  • Reference: 2017/3588
  • Question by: Caroline Russell
  • Meeting date: 14 September 2017
The Transport for London (TfL) lane rental scheme is due to end in March 2019. This summer the Government is supposed to consult on the future of the scheme and the potential for the same powers to be given to local authorities. Are you able to give an update on the timing of that consultation?

Independent study on increased road congestion

  • Reference: 2017/3587
  • Question by: Caroline Russell
  • Meeting date: 14 September 2017
When will the independent study the GLA will be commissioning into the key causes of increased road congestion over the past five years commence?

British Cycling 'Turning the Corner' campaign

  • Reference: 2017/3586
  • Question by: Caroline Russell
  • Meeting date: 14 September 2017
The British Cycling 'Turning the Corner' campaign proposes changes to the highway code, regulations and statute law to give unambiguous priority to pedestrians and cyclists over turning traffic at junctions. Will you ask your Walking and Cycling Commissioner to meet with British Cycling representatives and me to discuss how this campaign could help you to realise your vision for healthy streets across London?

Police Equipment

  • Reference: 2017/3582
  • Question by: Peter Whittle
  • Meeting date: 14 September 2017
Now that Islamist terrorism has become a regular occurrence in London, what plans have been set in hand to ensure that all Met, City of London and British Transport Police officers are armed, or at least, equipped with a taser, whilst on duty on London's streets and transport network. 17

Pedicabs

  • Reference: 2017/3581
  • Question by: Peter Whittle
  • Meeting date: 14 September 2017
To ask the mayor when the long-suffering residents of the West End can expect noisy pedicabs to be banned from their streets.

Translators

  • Reference: 2017/3580
  • Question by: Peter Whittle
  • Meeting date: 14 September 2017
To ask the Mayor how much the Metropolitan Police has spent on translators over the last five years.
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