GREEN PARTY Darren Johnson AM has criticised the ‘lack of ambition’ in the Mayor’s mini Holland program. The Mayor has announced a £100m over ten years to be spread between the 20 outer London boroughs. The initial program will focus on 1 to 3 mini Hollands, which he is now inviting boroughs to bid for.
Darren commented,
“The creation of mini Hollands could transform conditions in areas of outer London and make safe, pleasant, cycling a reality. So why is the Mayor limiting the initial take up to between one and three boroughs, when we know that many more have indicated an interest in taking this forward?”
The hundred million pound budget for the mini Holland’s is a half hearted attempt to encourage cycling in outer London, when you consider that it is spread between twenty boroughs over a ten year period. The Mayor should promise to fund any borough who come forward with a strong, viable plan. Cycling is incredible value for money and the mayor should ensure that Transport for London put it at the top of their list of things to fund when money is available.”