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• Reference: 2003/0246
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 11 June 2003

The TfL document on transport growth and the London Plan has a predicted 11% rise in motorised traffic across London by 2016. This is based upon the assumption that the increases in public transport capacity will happen and that if they don't then the result will be more over crowded trains, buses and tubes. Do you think that it is realistic to assume that car traffic won't grow faster if we get the population growth, the development growth, but not the increased public transport capacity? .

• Reference: 2003/0248
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 11 June 2003

Why are plans to widen the M25 crucial to London's prosperity? Has TfL been pressing for road widening as its contribution to the Orbit Study? Have TfL been slowly slipping back into a road building approach? Do you feel that the proposed large scale investment in laying fresh tarmac in London is preventing investment in traffic reduction measures, such as Safe Routes to School, car sharing, workplace travel plans, travelsmart, etc' .

• Reference: 2003/0197
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 11 June 2003

Why did you not accept the government's offer to take control of the Underground? When do you think you will take control of the system? .

• Reference: 2003/0198
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 11 June 2003

You were brought in to TfL over 2 years ago, on a huge salary, as the person who would sort out the Tube. When you finally take over, how will Londoners be able to judge your success? .

• Reference: 2003/0199
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 11 June 2003

Do you feel that buses are an attractive transport option for Londoners, particularly those living in Outer London, or would the money be better spent improving Underground and Rail services? .

• Reference: 2003/0200
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 11 June 2003

In you view, how important is the Crossrail project for relieving pressure on the Underground system? .

• Reference: 2003/0201
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 11 June 2003

Do you support the closure of Wapping and Rotherhithe Underground stations, both well-used and valued local stations, as part of the East London Line extension? .

• Reference: 2003/0204
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 11 June 2003

What, in your view, should be TfL's first priority once the Underground is transferred? .

• Reference: 2003/0205
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 11 June 2003

The Mayor has made no secret of his desire to get rid of the top management at London Underground. Have you begun recruiting for these posts and do you have people in mind for the jobs? .