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New river crossings - cost of preparatory work (1)

  • Reference: 2016/3654
  • Question by: Caroline Russell
  • Meeting date: 19 October 2016
How much has been spent in total on preparatory work for the Silvertown Tunnel?

Promoting walking and cycling on social media

  • Reference: 2016/3653
  • Question by: Caroline Russell
  • Meeting date: 19 October 2016
Transport for London (TfL) has stated in board papers that it would support new apps and has advertised roles managing social media targeted at cycling. What new social media tools is TfL developing to encourage more Londoners to get around on foot and by bike and how can Londoners feed in to this process?

Pratt St/Camden High St Junction

  • Reference: 2016/3652
  • Question by: Caroline Russell
  • Meeting date: 19 October 2016
A pedestrian was recently hit by a truck and killed at the junction of Pratt Street and Camden High St. Camden Council and Transport for London (TfL) plan to make this junction safer for walking and cycling as part of the Central London Cycling Grid, but these plans have been delayed. Will you work with TfL to conclude these negotiations promptly to allow the plans to go ahead this year?

Confidential Incident Reporting and Analysis System (CIRAS) and Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs)

  • Reference: 2016/3651
  • Question by: Caroline Russell
  • Meeting date: 19 October 2016
Will you extend CIRAS to all HGVs working for Crossrail and Transport for London immediately and - by the end of 2017 - any HGV Operator working on London's roads?

Confidential Incident Reporting and Analysis System (CIRAS) and coaches (2)

  • Reference: 2016/3650
  • Question by: Caroline Russell
  • Meeting date: 19 October 2016
In May you asked Transport for London (TfL) to investigate whether CIRAS can be offered free of charge through its own subscription (2016/1636). What was the outcome of TfL's investigation?

Confidential Incident Reporting and Analysis System (CIRAS) and coaches (1)

  • Reference: 2016/3649
  • Question by: Caroline Russell
  • Meeting date: 19 October 2016
In May you asked Transport for London (TfL) to write to all coach operators outlining the benefits of adopting an independent confidential reporting system (2016/1636). Which operators have responded to TfL and what has been their response?

Mayor's clean air consultation report

  • Reference: 2016/3648
  • Question by: Caroline Russell
  • Meeting date: 19 October 2016
Even a small increase in traffic, particularly HGV traffic, will increase roadside air pollution. It is therefore disappointing that this consultation report does not refer at all to those respondents who called for the Mayor to abandon plans for new or wider roads. How many respondents expressed these sentiments and why were they not mentioned in the report?

Inappropriate use of cyclist warning stickers

  • Reference: 2016/3647
  • Question by: Caroline Russell
  • Meeting date: 19 October 2016
Some members of the Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme (FORS) are using cyclist warning stickers on vehicles for which they are not intended i.e. those without blind spots. What will you do to stop the inappropriate use of these stickers?

Baker Street Two-Way Scheme

  • Reference: 2016/3646
  • Question by: Caroline Russell
  • Meeting date: 19 October 2016
Westminster Council is progressing a design for the Baker Street Two-Way scheme. However, when judged using the Cycling Level of Service (CLOS) tool the design scores several critical fails. Given Transport for London is being asked to pay for much of the scheme, will you withhold funding until Westminster puts forward an inclusive design that allows all those who wish to pass through the area on a bike, including families, children, the elderly and disabled cyclists to do so safely, easily and directly?

Taxis - duty to accept and assist wheelchair users

  • Reference: 2016/3645
  • Question by: Caroline Russell
  • Meeting date: 19 October 2016
Sections 165 and 167 of the Equality Act 2010 would require drivers to accept and assist wheelchair users and not to charge extra for doing so. However, these provisions are yet to be enacted. What representations have you made to the Government calling for these regulations to be introduced without further delay?
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