Frequently Asked Questions:
Dear Frank,
We have two children and I'm concerned about the high number of RTAs- particularly those involving children. Will you improve the situation?
Frank replied:
Thank-you for your query about this important matter.
It is certainly a priority of mine to make the streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians- especially young children. I published a 10-point transport plan a few weeks and this is one of the areas that I targeted.
Here are some of my policies which I believe will make our streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians:
· I will increase the number of 'home zones' - areas where the speed limit is reduced to 20mph- in consultation with local people
· The London Cycle Network should be improved. It is my dream that all mainline stations will be linked with a cycle 'circle line.'
· Every school will have to develop a safe route to school plan
· The World Squares which will increase the pedestrianisation of central London is a project supported by me.
· We should have a designated 'traffic free Sunday' every Summer in central London
I believe these policies will certainly help to improve the safety of our streets.
Best wishes,
Frank
Other questions:
Why would you make a better Mayor than Susan Kramer?
I've been a Labour voter all my life Frank. But I think that you may be too close to the current administration. How independent a Mayor will you be?
Why would you want to stand for Mayor?
crime As a police officer I believe that there is less and less reason to stay in London. How do you propose to resolve this problem?
culture Shouldn't pubs be able to open all day AND night?
culture Q: Why should we have a London as well as a national lottery?
environment A good way to reduce congestion in the centre of London is to pedestrianise it- will you take such a radical step?
environment Q: The air quality in London is appalling. How will you improve it?
environment Q: Do you not think that the Green Belt is very important in a city like London and will you protect it?
gay London has the largest Gay community in the country. As a member of this community, should I vote for you?
health How will your pledge to appoint a Medical Officer for London achieve anything?
housing House prices are ridiculous in London. I am a first-time buyer and it is impossible to affird London prices. How will you improve this situation as Mayor?
housing Q: I know that it is difficult to retain the some of the best public workers in London due to high house prices. How do you propose to solve this problem?
housing Is it true that you still live in a council flat?
race After the Lawrence enquiry race relations and equality is a bigger issue in London than ever before. What can you do to improve the situation and are you the right man to do it?
race, crime After the Lawrence enquiry race relations and equality is a bigger issue in London than ever before. What can you do to improve the situation and are you the right man to do it?
transport How will you improve transport in the South of the city?
transport How will you fund your pledge to give free bus passes to all under-18s?
transport Will you impose congestion charges on motorists in London?
transport How will you fund improvements to the Underground?
transport What will you do to improve transport in London?
young We have two children and I'm concerned about the high number of RTAs- particularly those involving children. Will you improve the situation?
