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Roads could be taken from councils that block Mayor’s safety measures - report

In tonight's Evening Standard:"Councils that block attempts to cut road deaths and injuries in London could have key roads taken out of their control, the Standard can reveal.City Hall is investigating ways to stop boroughs from “holding the city to ransom” by refusing to allow segregated cycle lanes and better pedestrian crossings to be built."Excellent news if they're successful:https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/roads-could-be-taken-from-councils-that-block-mayor-s-safety-measures-a4195231.html

Richard Carter ● 2669d1 Comments

Interesting, Richard. Sadly, I can't see a Tory transport minister siding with a Labour mayor against a Tory council. Look as Grayling's reversal of TfL Rail planned  operations of suburban rail services

Michael Ixer ● 2669d