TfL boss accused of 'victim blaming' pedestrians for deaths and serious injuries on London roads
Commissioner of Transport for London Andy Lord has been accused of 'victim blaming' pedestrians for the deaths and fatal collisions seen on London's roads. The comments came from Green Assembly Member Caroline Russell, who said pedestrians seemed to be disproportionately impacted on the capital's transport network despite work to eradicate deaths and serious injuries on the capital's roads through the Mayor's Vision Zero strategy. The Assembly Member said at a City Hall meeting on February 27 that Transport for London (TfL) data showed 110 people died on the capital's roads last year due to motor vehicle collisions, with 67 of the individuals being pedestrians. She said there were not enough signals for pedestrians at the junctions for main roads in the capital where signals for motor vehicles may already be in place. Mr Lord responded by saying he would look into working more with London councils as the majority of the deaths last year occurred on bor...