Mr. Brian Deegan:

That is very much central to London's approach. An example is the inclusion of walking, cycling and public transport in its healthy streets methodologies. We acknowledge that approximately half of walking trips in London are related to public transport. Most cycling in the Netherlands works because of the train system. If these are not integrated as an active travel system, there will be a problem. One of the main points of focus in London is the development of corridors for buses and cycling only. Sometimes these allow access for local freight but there is no through movement for private motor vehicles. We are really pushing that model in London, which fits under the Mayor's healthy streets objectives. I would advise looking at the plan again as it has to be one system. There should not be one group looking at buses, another at cycling, and another at pedestrians. That is a road to ruin because things will just keep wobbling backwards and forwards. Any plan must work for all three. The one that misses out when space is allocated has to be the private car if one is to avoid knocking down buildings. That system works adequately everywhere.