Sustainable Transport

Improving public transport and opportunities for walking and cycling

WHAT WE'VE DONE

• Worked with residents and haulage companies to challenge speeding and noisy HGVs in residential areas.
• In 2012, Lib Dem councillors proposed a ‘default’ 20mph speed limit on residential roads (but not dual-carriageways!).
• Worked with rail companies and the Council to make local stations step-free - after a long campaign, Motspur Park will be made step free next year - whilst we have also made progress on Haydons Road and Raynes Park Stations.
• Consistently campaigned to oppose the expansion of Heathrow airport.
• Secured a ‘lessons learned’ review of School Streets and pushed for more signage and genuine consultation and dialogue.

WHAT WE'LL DO

• All active travel measures should be approached strategically, collaboratively, and using trials and evidence.
• Develop strategic cycle routes.
• Limit heavy ‘through traffic’ on residential roads.
• Commission plans to make local stations fully accessible - rail companies tell us having “shovel ready” plans is critical when funding becomes available.
• Much will depend on whether the Mayor of London extends the ULEZ to Merton – if he does our focus will be on fairness, giving people the time and support to switch to more environmentally friendly vehicles.
• We’ll measure the effectiveness of every initiative.