Caroline has submitted a response to the consultation organised by London TravelWatch about the proposals to close ticket offices at train stations.
Caroline said:
I object to the closure of the ticket offices and consider it crucial that no staff are removed from any stations. Stations need to be staffed from first train to last train.
Caroline Pidgeon has responded to Transport for London's consultation on the new X34 bus route, which will run between North Finchley and Walthamstow as part of the Superloop.
Caroline stressed the need for a frequent enough service to create an attractive alternative to driving, as well as dedicated bus lanes to avoid buses getting stuck in traffic.
Caroline Pidgeon has raised concerns in the London Assembly over a lack of level access at Old Oak Common Station.
Caroline Pidgeon has welcomed Transport for London's announcement that Alperton station is being considered for work to create step-free access. Caroline has long campaigned alongside local Lib Dem councillor Anton Georgiou to get progress on this issue.
Caroline said:
Caroline had a great trip to Sutton to meet parliamentary candidate Bobby Dean and a fantastic group of local Lib Dems, and to receive their petition to stop the cuts to the 213 bus route.
In the London Assembly, Caroline called on the Mayor to consider launching an international innovation competition to look at reducing Tube noise.
There are some amazing developments happening globally and it would be great to see London bringing together different sectors to solve this issue.
Labour and Green politicians in the London Assembly have blocked attempts by the Liberal Democrats to increase the financial support available to those in outer London impacted by the expansion of Sadiq Khan’s ULEZ expansion.
The Liberal Democrats had brought a motion to the Assembly today that called on the Mayor to increase the maximum payment claimants can make to the scrappage scheme, and open up the scheme to all those in outer London rather than just those on benefits.
After a visit to East Sheen with local residents and Councillor Julia Cambridge to investigate Transport for London's plans for the area, Caroline has written to TfL to respond to the proposals.
At the London Assembly, Caroline pressed the Mayor to introduce an amnesty period when the Ultra-Low Emission Zone expansion takes effect, so that the scheme can be introduced in a way that brings the public with it.
Caroline said:
Responding to the latest Ministerial Statement on HS2, which confirms extended delays to plans to connect the network to Euston Station, Liberal Democrat London Assembly Member Caroline Pidgeon AM said:
“This latest Ministerial Statement just confirms more endless delays, demonstrating this Conservative Government has been incapable of learning from the failures of past infrastructure projects.
“Delays will likely lead to even more cost increases in the long-term alongside significant eyesores in local areas.
