Andrew Dismore

C11 bus [2]

Question No: 2017/4538

Andrew Dismore

 

Why was there no consultation on the decision to cut the frequency of the C11 bus?

 

Written response from the Mayor

 

Transport for London (TfL) is constantly adapting the network to match capacity with changing patterns of demand. This results in a large number of frequency adjustments.  Although TfL consults on all structural route changes, frequency adjustments are not usually consulted upon, as was the case with route C11.

 

A report detailing forthcoming frequency changes is published on the TfL website every fortnight:

 

https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/buses/permanent-bus-changes?intcmp=47904

 

 

 

 

 

Step-Free access for Kentish Town station

Question No: 2017/5169

Andrew Dismore

You may be aware that Camden Council are seeking to move services for mobility impaired residents near to Kentish Town tube station. Consequently, Camden Council have put in a bid for funding to TfL to request that the station is made step-free. Will you look favourably on this bid and ensure Kentish Town has a higher priority for step-free funding access?

 

Written response from the Mayor

 

I am committed to making the Tube more accessible by increasing the amount of step-free stations across the network. Last year I created a £200m programme to provide step-free access at around 30 stations over the next five years.

 

Across the network, TfL is taking its investment decisions based on the likely impact on passengers. We want to focus on stations where there is a strategic impact on the network, for example targeting ‘no go’ areas without accessible stations or interchanges that will allow people to access different route options. Kentish Town is not being considered as part of the £200m programme as other stations achieving a greater impact are being prioritised.

 

TfL has carried out a high-level investigation into installing lifts at Kentish Town which indicated that this would be very complex.  The scheme would involve digging new tunnels and installing a new lift shaft in a very constrained work site, adjacent to the main road and busy operational railways. I appreciate that the council is seeking to move services for disabled residents near to Kentish Town station. Transport for London will continue to keep this under review, for example considering opportunities with developers in case this should bring forward substantial additional funding sources.