Caroline Pidgeon AM, Leader of the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Group, commenting on today’s Comprehensive Spending Review’s announcement relating to future investment by Transport for London, said:
“The big picture is that vital investment in transport in London has been protected. Tube upgrades and other much needed investment projects can now continue right through to the end of this decade. TfL’s six-year funding investment settlement will help ensure that London keeps growing and moving.
“Transport for London now has the means to deliver further improvements to the Tube network, that we start planning for Crossrail 2 and start to invest in London’s roads to ensure they are safer for everyone and particularly cyclists.
“The Treasury has listened and recognised the importance of continued investment in London’s transport infrastructure for London and the UK. It is now time that the Mayor of London ensures that every pound of investment is spent wisely.”