Caroline's news

Across London's roads regrettably, about one cyclist dies every month, with a disproportionate amount of these fatalities being women struck by left-turning lorries. There are measures that be taken to prevent these deaths, especially through the use of the Triximirror. This is s simple device, mounted at a junction, that allows a lorry driver a clear view of their left hand side as they pass through intersections. Despite their low cost, there are just 30 Triximirrors in operation across London.

A campaign to ensure their roll-out across London has been started by campaigners in Camden. You can see full details of the campaign, which has the full support of Caroline, here at the Guardian website.

You can also support the campaign by signing the petition here.

Caroline Pidgeon, Leader of the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Group and vice chair of the London Assembly Transport committee, commenting on the mayhem that has faced hundreds of thousands of tube passengers this week, and the part suspension of six of the 11 tube lines over the Easter break, said:

"The Mayor boasts that ‘I am Transport for London', yet has now entered into a childish blame game following the mayhem this week on the underground and the further problems expected over Easter.

Caroline joined Assembly members from the Labour, Green and Conservative parties at City Hall to support a Yes vote in the referendum on the 5th May.

Labour’s Len Duvall AM, Andrew Boff AM a Conservative member, and Darren Johnson from the Greens, alongside Caroline for the Liberal Democrats are encouraging Londoners to vote yes for a better voting system to elect our MPs on 5th May. The system means voters get to show their preference for candidates and every MP will be elected with over 50% of votes.

Caroline joined local Lib Dem Cllr Brian Palmer and the Streatham Town Centre Manager in Streatham to have a look at the area near Streatham Green. Local Lib Dem councillors are supporting an idea to close off access to Babington Road from Mitcham Lane, to allow the area to be pedestrianised joining up a large area of pavement with the green.

“This could really help boost this part of Streatham with the potential for a market or other activities in this space. I have made enquiries to TfL to see if they might support this initiative” commented Caroline.

Caroline joined the local Kensington and Chelsea Lib Dems in Colville ward on Monday 11th April talking to residents about local issues and, of course, the Fairer Votes referendum on 5th May.