In the East London Advertiser, Caroline discusses her Transport Committee's plans to investigate the disruption called by works on the Jubilee Line - including calling in the managing director of the Madrid Metro, to find out how lessons can be learned from Spain.
Caroline visited the Brandon Festival and Fun Day on Saturday 22nd August. Organised by the Brandon 1 Tenants and Residents Association, in particular Committee Secretary Jeff Barnett and Chair Ethel Frampton, the day was a huge success with lots of families from all over the estate and neighbouring streets enjoying the summer weather and fun activities.
Caroline Pidgeon, the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Transport Spokesperson and Chair of the London Assembly Transport Committee, is urging Network Rail to tackle the graffiti and extensive rubbish at Raynes Park and Wimbledon Chase train stations.
In a letter to The Times, Caroline Pidgeon has repeated her criticism of the US Embassy's refusal to pay the congestion charge.
Caroline says:
The decision by the new US Ambassador in London to adopt the same stance as his predecessor is a depressing development for everyone who hoped a new Administration in the White House would lead to some of the most abrasive aspects of the US relationship with the UK coming to an end ...
The Times has a story covering the risk of fare rises across Britain's public transport. Caroline is quoted arguing for a freeze in London fares for 2010:
Caroline Pidgeon, chairman of the London Assembly’s Transport Committee, said that July inflation figures were a key element of setting fares.
“The Mayor should not hesitate to announce that bus, Tube and tram fares will at least be frozen in 2010,”
