Environment, transport and clean air
Have your say on the proposed spending plans for the environment, transport and clean air in this year's Budget 2020-21.
The environment is a priority area for you, ranked as the 4th highest area for improvement. Clean air is your biggest concern, with two thirds of you dissatisfied with air quality (67%). Your next biggest concern is the provision of low carbon and renewable energy sources, followed by reducing waste and increasing recycling.
In the Priorities for Londoners survey, you ranked transport as London's third highest performing area overall, behind culture and sport and inclusivity. 44% of you are satisfied with the city’s transport offer. You are most satisfied with the frequency, safety and reliability of public transport; meanwhile, affordability and the provision of greener public transport are your two biggest areas for improvement.
Over the last three years:
- The Mayor has frozen Transport for London (TfL) fares for the fourth year running, and introduced the unlimited Hopper bus fare
- The ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) has been introduced, with the aim of reducing air pollution and congestion in central London. The first stage of the ULEZ is already having real impacts on air quality, with roadside nitrogen dioxide pollution reducing by around a third in the central London zone
The discussion ran from 07 January 2020 - 24 February 2020
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Community Member 5 years agoI am concerned about air quality in and around London and the surrounding areas, however the logic behind having a new road tunnel at Greenwich is utter madness. Logic dictates this folly will only make air quality worse. It will generate...
Show full commentI am concerned about air quality in and around London and the surrounding areas, however the logic behind having a new road tunnel at Greenwich is utter madness. Logic dictates this folly will only make air quality worse. It will generate income and you will be able to disband the Woolwich free ferry, which is dictatorial. Spend the money on something worthy.
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Community Member 5 years agoI'd like to see the zero carbon and zero waste target come down to 2040. We're in a climate emergency, this needs to be accelerated.
A new tree planting effort for 2021 - planting thousands of street trees, especially along main roads to...
Show full commentI'd like to see the zero carbon and zero waste target come down to 2040. We're in a climate emergency, this needs to be accelerated.
A new tree planting effort for 2021 - planting thousands of street trees, especially along main roads to improve air quality and greening.
A London-wide no idling policy with actual fines for vehicles idling for more than a minute.
Show less of commentPaul Bowers
Community Member 5 years agotaxis are the worst offenders of this!
Show full commenttaxis are the worst offenders of this!
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Community Member 5 years agoAlready in place, I think, just not enforced, like many other laws.
Show full commentAlready in place, I think, just not enforced, like many other laws.
Show less of commentmattPress
Community Member 5 years agoWhere is the £1bn for the Silvertown Environmental Disaster that will more than undo any of the measures outlined here? Is this a budget consultation or just propaganda?
Cancel the tunnel and spend £1bn on sensible measures that might...
Show full commentWhere is the £1bn for the Silvertown Environmental Disaster that will more than undo any of the measures outlined here? Is this a budget consultation or just propaganda?
Cancel the tunnel and spend £1bn on sensible measures that might actually make London and the world a better place.
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Community Member 5 years agoHi Totally agree with this post, the tunnel is someones ego trip. Spend the money on something more grown up and which will actually help community.
Show full commentHi Totally agree with this post, the tunnel is someones ego trip. Spend the money on something more grown up and which will actually help community.
Show less of commentRogerLawson
Community Member 5 years agoThe Silvertown Tunnel is essential to improve London's transport links, to reduce traffic congestion and cut air pollution - it will not have any significant environmental impact.
Show full commentThe Silvertown Tunnel is essential to improve London's transport links, to reduce traffic congestion and cut air pollution - it will not have any significant environmental impact.
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