Let's get on and build the Rotherhithe Bridge
Speaking to the WISE16 website, Caroline gave her strong support to the Rotherhithe to Canary Wharf bridge project, and discussed how to ensure it is a success.
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Rotherhithe-Canary Wharf bridge is London’s most needed river crossing
Caroline Pidgeon, Liberal Democrat London Assembly transport spokesperson, commenting on the Mayor’s announcement, about proposed East London river crossings, said:
“Having long supported and campaigned for the Rotherhithe to Canary Wharf pedestrian and cycle bridge I am delighted that the Mayor is now committed to accelerating this project.
Train service issues at Denmark Hill
Caroline Pidgeon AM met with Lib Dem Cllr James Barber, and Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesperson for Dulwich and West Norwood Gail Kent on 9th September to look at issues for passengers at Denmark Hill.
Amongst the issues are the lack of gates on the gate line resulting in serious delays for passengers and the need for an additional ticket machine.
TfL should take over Southern Rail
As the Southern Rail situation gets worse and worse for passengers, Caroline Pidgeon told the SWLondoner website that both management and unions have failed and a change in control is needed:
The dispute over conductor-free trains has reached a point where it does not matter what assurances Southern offer because the RMT union is now striking for the sake of it.
I am hugely concerned about the additional stress this is having on London.
You see the stress on passengers’ faces and it’s not good enough.
Mini zebra crossing trial to make cycle lane crossings safer
Responding to a question from Caroline Pidgeon expressing concern for the safety of pensioners and disabled people, the Mayor has announced that TfL will trial "mini-zebra crossings" on cycle routes that bypass bus stops.
Read more at the SE1 community website.
Helping Lib Dems win in Surrey Docks, Southwark
Caroline Pidgeon AM has been working hard with Surrey Docks ward Lib Dems for many years. Fighting for improved broadband speeds, for improved bus services and for a pedestrian and cycle bridge from Rotherhithe to Canary Wharf.
Caroline was delighted to help campaign and support Cllr Dan Whitehead, who was successfully elected as the new ward councillor on Thursday 9th June with over 50% of the vote.
Mayor must now deliver on the Rotherhithe to Canary Wharf Bridge
Building a pedestrian and cycle bridge between Rotherhithe to Canary Wharf and extending the cycle hire scheme out to Rotherhithe are issues now firmly in the new Mayor’s in-tray, following questions being raised at the first Mayor’s Question Time for Sadiq Khan by the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Member Caroline Pidgeon.
Getting the Vote Out in Southwark
Caroline is travelling across London on this sunny polling day getting the vote out for the London Lib Dems. Here she is in Southwark with some of the Lib Dem team, including Southwark councillors David Noakes and Adele Morris. They are getting a lovely response from local residents on the doorstep.
Talking to local residents in Bermondsey
Caroline was out in Bermondsey with local Lib Dem Councillors Damian O’Brien, Eliza Mann and Anood Al-Samerai. They went knocking on doors to speak to local residents about the Mayoral and London Assembly elections. They received a wonderful response on the doors, with many lovely comments about the hard work the Lib Dems do in the local area.
Campaigning with Greg Mulholland MP and Baroness Jolly in Southwark
Caroline went out campaigning in the Cathedrals Ward of Southwark with Greg Mulholland MP, Baroness (Judith) Jolly and local councillors Adele Morris, David Noakes and Anood Al-Samerai. They talked to many local residents about a wide range of Lib Dem policies addressing the big issues facing Londoners such as transport, childcare and housing.