• Reference: 2008/1355
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 16 July 2008

Since Monday 30 June until Bank Holiday Monday 25 August DLR services between Lewisham and Crossharbour have been significantly reduced to a frequency of every 10 minutes. The DLR is at capacity at peak times and many passengers are unable to use the service. Should not TfL be required to provide adequate and competent alternatives for commuters who need to reach Stratford from Lewisham?

• Reference: 2008/1354
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 16 July 2008

When will TfL consult local people and their councillors on how to change the gyratory system at The Avenue in Clapham South, which is an increasing irritant for local people suffering from rat-runners who wish to bypass it?

• Reference: 2008/1353
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 16 July 2008

What will be done to deliver the promises made to local people by TfL and others for a pedestrian crossing at the junction of Cavendish Road and Clapham Common Southside?

• Reference: 2008/1352
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 16 July 2008

With advances in train technology, it is possible for Tube trains on certain lines to be operated without a driver, as on the highly successful and popular DLR. Is it your aim, in the medium or long term, to move towards driverless Tube trains?

• Reference: 2008/1351
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 16 July 2008

Given the success of TfL's 'tag and beacon' technology trials in Southwark, and of the efficiency of similar systems in Singapore and Oslo, with the convenience they afford to drivers in ending the risk of penalty charge notices, can you tell us when TfL will be able to roll out this technology for the Central Congestion Charging Zone?

• Reference: 2008/1350
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 16 July 2008

Please set out the criteria you will use to judge the outcome of the consultation on the Western extension of the Congestion Charging Zone. Will special weight be given to the views of residents within the current Western extension? If the majority view of other Londoners conflicts with those of Western extension residents, whose view will you respect?

• Reference: 2008/1349
• Question by: Mike Tuffrey
• Meeting date: 16 July 2008

As Barnet Council has failed in its responsibilities to clear Mill Hill Circus roundabout and the reservations of the A41 of litter on a regular basis, will you intervene and persuade the Council to fulfil its duties under the Environmental Protection Act 1990?

• Reference: 2008/1348
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 16 July 2008

Has TfL now demonstrated to you that their Thames Gateway Bridge proposals safeguard the environment and promote the use of public transport? If not, will you instruct them to cease preparing a case for a further public inquiry, and withdraw their planning application for the Bridge?

• Reference: 2008/1347
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 16 July 2008

TfL acknowledge in your Answer to Question 1107/2008 that they are aware that the performance of the no. 3 bus route [Oxford Circus - Crystal Palace] is not to the standard they expect, and north Lambeth residents also report long queues and overcrowded buses on the no. 59 route [Streatham Hill - Euston] and no. 159 bus route [Streatham - Marble Arch]. Will you review bus service levels for north Lambeth?

• Reference: 2008/1346
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 16 July 2008

Has the 'emergency' summit with train operating companies that you announced in your Written Answer to Question No. 1152 / 2008 taken place, and if so, what outcomes do you have to report?