Caroline Pidgeon, the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Transport Spokesperson, commenting on the Mayor’s newly published Transport Strategy, said:
“While there are some very worthwhile elements in the Mayor’s Transport Strategy such as improving river transport and more integrated fares and ticketing, overall his strategy falls far short of what Londoners need. There also remain a number of serious contradictions in the Mayor’s overall approach to transport.
“The transport strategy refers to making transport more accessible, hiding the fact that many step free access programmes at tube stations have already been cancelled or delayed by the Mayor. Equally while the references to raising the profile of walking are most welcome some of his proposals would actually make walking about our city more difficult.
“The Mayor’s proposals on greening transport and tackling London’s appalling air quality are also very vague. The Mayor must now state a specific timetable for his plans to clean up London's air.
“Finally, while the Mayor is of course right to defend London’s corner in terms of continued investment in its transport infrastructure, the Mayor’s own record on wasting money should not be overlooked.”