Comments on: Boris’s backward steps for London on pollution and traffic congestion

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:15:48 +0000

In what way can increased motor traffic levels and increased speeds be described as ‘good news’? Whatever your ideology, surely it is acceptable for car drivers to contribute to the real cost of their activity.

By: ClientEarth

ClientEarth — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:10:13 +0000

Boris's backward steps for London on pollution and traffic congestion: http://bit.ly/iADCBX : writes @EleanorBesley

By: Eleanor Besley

Eleanor Besley — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 06:11:33 +0000

@ J H Holloway. Leaving aside the political dichotomy of left vs right which, I think, is not only flawed but also subjective (and hypocritical) – as usual the scientists fail to understand or deliberately fail, and my assumed love of all things continental (not sure where this assumption comes from) I think you raise a key point.

However, you (like myself) fail to note two additional points:

Firstly, gas works in Cromwell Road since last October and still ongoing have meant lane and road closures and major diversions resulting in reduced local traffic. We won’t know the full impact of the wez removal on air quality until those lane and road closures cease.

Secondly, whilst the move to electrification is an admirable aspiration in certain senses, it fails to acknowledge the gargantuan (sorry) obesity and wider public health crisis which London faces – particularly evident when we look at our children and young people.

I’m intrigued by your reference to my beloved Europe as indeed I agree we could have a more sophisticated congestion charging system – you are not however referring to a congestion charge but a polluting charge. The current mayor has no interest in pursuing such a charge.

I am keen to hear more from you on your views regarding congestion as, politics aside, i doubt our perspectives differ a great deal.

By: The Air Purifiers

The Air Purifiers — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 19:49:24 +0000

Boris's backward steps for London on pollution and traffic congestion http://t.co/PXV4ZVQ

By: Stephen Miller

Stephen Miller — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 11:58:38 +0000

London Mayor Boris shrinks congestion charge zone; traffic, air quality get worse as result. Boris claims success: http://bit.ly/m8JyBI

By: J H Holloway

J H Holloway — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 23:39:12 +0000

‘Lost me at ‘further left compared to the rest of the EU’. That’s complete nonsense – do some research of your own.’

OK, two examples.

In Germany, a young family (married or civil partnership) gets up 18k Euros in tax-breaks so one parent can stay at home. Would the Left in Britain wear this?

In Sweden, divorced parents have to share custody of the children and a parent is not allowed to move from the home area, thus removing the other parents access. Would the British Left wear this?

By: mr. Sensible

mr. Sensible — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:39:49 +0000

Couldn’t agree more Eleanor.

I would suggest that Cameron ought to have a quiet word… b

By: jo abbess

jo abbess — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:11:08 +0000

Boris happy that congestion has increased by ONLY 8 per cent since abolishing part of congestion zone in Jan: http://bit.ly/m8JyBI #sigh

By: Tom White

Tom White — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:54:28 +0000

Lost me at ‘further left compared to the rest of the EU’. That’s complete nonsense – do some research of your own.

By: PhoneBookRecycle

PhoneBookRecycle — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:43:57 +0000

Boris's backward steps for London on pollution and traffic congestion http://bit.ly/jmdBqI