LIB DEMS TOLD CROSS RIVER TRAM PLANS “UNDER REVIEW”.
A question to the new Mayor by Caroline Pidgeon AM has revealed that the future of the Cross River Tram project is under threat.
Boris Johnson stated that he would be reviewing the transport, economic and environmental implications of the Cross River Tram because there is no Government funding in place for the scheme.
Cllr Laura Willoughby said, “It is of huge concern that the new Mayor is reviewing the Cross River Tram scheme. The proposal is extremely popular in communities throughout
South London. As a new, inexperienced Mayor, he should be listening to what Londoners want.
‘ By crossing the river, the tram would also encourage new links between North and South London. The Mayor needs to work urgently with TfL to find a way to fund this much-needed scheme. Boris Johnson’s refusal to make a firm commitment on the Cross River Tram is very disappointing. Liberal Democrats on the Assembly will continue to press the Mayor to make the tram a priority.”
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