• Reference: 2007/2621
• Question by: Geoff Pope
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

The inception of freight deliveries by trams in central Amsterdam (and their long-standing use for recycling and other non-passenger purposes in Zurich and elsewhere in Europe) is anticipated to bring additional benefits in terms of reduced congestion and carbon emissions. Will you investigate the potential use of tram networks to carry freight, alongside the work you are doing to identify sites for freight consolidation centres in Greater London?

• Reference: 2007/2620
• Question by: Geoff Pope
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

As route options are still under consideration on the south of the river will you assess the extension of the route from Brixton to Streatham? When will plans for the tram depots be available for consultation?

• Reference: 2007/2619
• Question by: Geoff Pope
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

Whilst Cardiac Arrest survival rates in London have trebled in the last five years, there is still a long way to go to reach `world class'. The London Ambulance Service have proposed that around 300 more lives could be saved a year in London for the relatively modest sum of £3m to provide additional emergency life support training. What action will you take to achieve this?

• Reference: 2007/2618
• Question by: Geoff Pope
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

In view of the recent Guidance to Local Authorities issued last month by the DfT calling for more imaginative applications and appraisals of schemes which include novel applications of technology such as ultra light rail and other alternative modes of low carbon and sustainable public transport, will TfL consider low carbon transport options for routes such as the East London Transit?

• Reference: 2007/2616
• Question by: Geoff Pope
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

Do you regard it as acceptable that some hospital authorities give priority on their sites to car parks from which they make revenue, while siting bus stops at an inconvenient distance from entrances? Will you ask TfL to work more closely with hospitals to develop green travel plans that reduce the need to use cars in getting to and from hospital sites?

• Reference: 2007/2615
• Question by: Geoff Pope
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

In view of the reorganisation of hospital facilities that is taking place in many areas of Greater London, have you reviewed whether existing bus routes need to be modified or extended to take account of the longer journeys that may now be involved?

• Reference: 2007/2614
• Question by: Geoff Pope
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

Do you support the use of bus lanes by registered minicabs?

• Reference: 2007/2613
• Question by: Geoff Pope
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

What progress is being made on your review of the current regulations controlling what vehicles are permitted to use bus lanes on TfL's Red Route network?

• Reference: 2007/2612
• Question by: Geoff Pope
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

Is there any outcome yet to the review of Underground staffing you agreed to undertake following London Underground's proposal to close ticket offices or reduce their hours of opening on many Tube stations?

• Reference: 2007/2611
• Question by: Geoff Pope
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

Will you ask TfL's Interchange Director to work with Network Rail and train operators to ensure that convenient and appropriate facilities are installed at St Pancras Station so that cyclists can store their cycles satisfactorily?