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• Reference: 2005/1897
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 18 October 2005

Is it a good idea to raise Tube fares by 50%?

• Reference: 2005/1898
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 18 October 2005

Can the Mayor confirm whether any research has taken place into the likely effects of his recent hike in cash bus and tube fares on tourists, who as casual users of our transport system are likely to be hardest hit by the severe increases he has introduced? If so, can he please provide details of any findings?

• Reference: 2005/1899
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 18 October 2005

Can the Mayor please provide details of any public consultations planned or envisaged for the future?

• Reference: 2005/1900
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 18 October 2005

Can the Mayor account for the increase in the cost of the proposed London Low Emission Zone from a projected cost of £12.8million in the 5-year investment programme 2004/5 - 2009/10, to an estimated total expenditure of between £85 to £90 million over the same period, or £127 to £132 million to 2015/16, in papers put to the TfL board on 28th September this year?

• Reference: 2005/1901
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 18 October 2005

Since the Mayor is so concerned with getting Londoners out of their cars and on to buses, can he explain why my constituents in Harold Hill, Romford, have had numerous bus services either cut or diverted? The 750 and 751 bus routes have been taken away, the 374 route cut and the 174 bus route has been cut and moved. Finally the 499 bus service has also been recently diverted. This series of alterations to bus services has left Harold Hill residents - in particular the elderly, disabled and those with young children in pushchairs - wondering how they are...

• Reference: 2005/1902
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 18 October 2005

Can the Mayor shed any light as to why London was brought to a near standstill as a result of the 30mm of rain that fell on the capital on 10th September?

• Reference: 2005/1903
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 18 October 2005

Can the Mayor please provide figures for how many cyclists have been involved in accidents with `Bendy buses- in each year following their introduction? Can he also provide figures for how many cyclists have been involved in accidents with conventional (ie. non-bendy) buses over the same period?

• Reference: 2005/1905
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 18 October 2005

This depot is run by Metronet. In response to your enquiries, London Underground have provided the following information: Wheel/Rail Screech: Since noise measurements were completed in June 2004, new track lubricators have been installed and hand lubrication is undertaken three times a week. Additionally drivers are instructed to reduce speed in this area to further reduce noise disturbance. These measures have significantly reduced overall noise levels but monitoring continues. Train Whistles: Use of whistles is a primary means of ensuring staff safety whilst train movements are undertaken. Additionally whistles are necessarily tested prior to entry of trains into service. Following...

• Reference: 2005/1906
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 18 October 2005

Is the Mayor satisfied that the very considerable proposed development in the Thames Gateway is safe from the risk of flooding?

• Reference: 2005/1920
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 18 October 2005

How many fines and warnings have been issued to drivers in London who violate Advanced Stop Lines?