The London Assembly has today called on the mayor of London to fund public realm improvements for Londoners and visitors, in his final consolidated budget for 2022-23.
The Assembly notes:
- No junction that has signals to control motor traffic should lack a signal-protected pedestrian crossing.
- That in 2020 all parties on the Assembly spoke warmly about proposals for more free public toilets on the transport system.
Green Party assembly member Caroline Russell, who proposed the budget related motion, said:
“Londoners need loos – we simply don’t have enough. I’ve heard from people deliberately dehydrating themselves, just so they don’t have to face the panic of not finding anywhere to go. This is clearly unacceptable.
“Our cityscape needs an overhaul, we’re a world leading city and should have world-leading facilities for crossing the road, making the experience of getting around our city healthy and safe.
“I’m so glad the Assembly backed my proposal today, so the mayor hears our united voice asking for money for both new toilets and for bringing in crucial pedestrian crossings to make it easier for people to cross our roads and enjoy our city safely.”
The motion was agreed by 12 votes for an 0 against.
