Mayor sets out transport plan for London

Transport plans have been set out by London Mayor Boris Johnson. Crossrail 2 is at the centre of the plans, providing a link between north and south London. To prevent London falling behind other cities, it is vital that work begin in 2019 on the US$18.77 billion project. Johnson claims growth in London is a key driver of the UK economy and has called for a stable and long-term funding settlement. Johnson will commission a study into funding his infrastructure plans.
June 12, 2013 Read time: 1 min
Transport plans have been set out by London Mayor Boris Johnson. Crossrail 2 is at the centre of the plans, providing a link between north and south London. To prevent London falling behind other cities, it is vital that work begin in 2019 on the US$18.77 billion project. Johnson claims growth in London is a key driver of the UK economy and has called for a stable and long-term funding settlement.  Johnson will commission a study into funding his infrastructure plans.

He also supports an upgrade of the London Underground, an extension of his bike scheme, a new Thames Estuary airport and plans for 2,000 new buses. New proposals include replacing the Hammersmith flyover with a tunnel and extending the Bakerloo line to Camberwell and Peckham.
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