News from Siân Berry: Sian Berry responds to the cost of congestion in London

Sian Berry AM has responded to the Mayor’s release of data showing the cost of congestion in capital as car use remains high post pandemic.[1]

London’s ongoing crisis of traffic and congestion is a warning sign that transport policies in London are not working. The Mayor cannot deliver a green recovery from the pandemic unless he gives Londoners transport options that are easier, safer and cheaper than car travel.”

“We urgently need a genuinely integrated transport policy that creates safe space for active travel, better public transport services and sends the right signals with prices.

“Instead, our fares are rising and Londoners are being forced into cars, while bus, train and tube services are being cut, and not enough is being done to make space for safe walking and cycling.[2]

“Despite many years of pressure from me and others on the London Assembly, the Mayor has failed to get to grips with the cost of congestion and develop a London-wide smart, fair road charging system.[3] Heavy traffic has many causes but this is clearly a solution that has been ignored for too long.