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• Reference: 2024/1920
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 20 June 2024

Thank you for your answer to my question 2024/0554, in which you stated: “good progress has been made and it [TfL] plans to publish the full study in the summer [2024].” Could you confirm that analysis is progressing as planned and give me a more precise date for publication?

• Reference: 2024/1921
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 20 June 2024

A constituent has raised with me the lack of tram service in south London so far this year. They say: “the Tram service has been severely limited for two weeks in February (essential maintenance works), then two weekends in March (more essential works), and then for almost all of April (for vital works). […] In May it was suddenly announced that two-thirds of the trams were being taken out of action because of wheel damage and so we have gone back to a limited service or no trams at all.” The constituent as asked me to find out: a) what...

• Reference: 2024/1922
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 20 June 2024

Thank you for your answer to question 2023/1560, in which you said: “further evidence is still needed around the impact of restricting out-of-home advertising and clarifying how harmful gambling advertising could be defined. Options for the best approach to gathering this further insight are being explored.” Could you update me on the results of this exploration and any subsequent changes to the advertising policy around gambling and cryptocurrency adverts on Transport for London (TfL)?

• Reference: 2024/1923
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 20 June 2024

Could you share with me any analysis you have undertaken to assess any health and economic benefits or disbenefits of the closure of Hammersmith Bridge?

• Reference: 2024/1924
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 20 June 2024

Could you share with me any analysis you have undertaken to assess environmental, air pollution and traffic reduction benefits on nearby boroughs from the closure of Hammersmith Bridge?

• Reference: 2024/1925
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 20 June 2024

The Transport for London (TfL) toilet map shows Elephant & Castle tube station as having “male/female/baby changing facilities outside the ticket gateline”. However, a constituent recently tried to access them and couldn’t find them, so asked station staff who told them the toilets don’t exist. Could you tell me: a) how often the TfL toilet map is updated, and b) whether other facilities are incorrectly marked on the map and if so, how many and in what location?

• Reference: 2024/2003
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 20 June 2024

Does TfL monitor how many wheelchair ramps are out of action on London buses, and whether by route and/or operator?

• Reference: 2024/2004
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 20 June 2024

A constituent of mine who is a wheelchair user has had difficulties with the doors closing too quickly when she boards the tube. Can TfL please clarify their policies on supporting wheelchair users to use the TfL network safely?

• Reference: 2024/2005
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 20 June 2024

A constituent of mine has experienced multiple instances of TfL drivers not stopping for her when she hails for a bus. Can TfL please explain what they do to mitigate these situations from happening?

• Reference: 2024/2006
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 20 June 2024

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has calculated that there has been a 41% decline in the number of apprenticeship starts for those under 19 years since the levy scheme came into force. What changes would you like to see to the way apprenticeships are delivered in London and what discussions are you having with partners around this?