election of london mayor -  transport policies 
  hi
 after just having been done for riding in a bus lane in london i decided to email the candidates for london mayor on their proposed transport policies specifically regarding motorcyclists.
 red kens current transport policy ignores us completely and he's been true to that with his reply to my email - ie none at all
 simon hughes however has responded ( or one of his people anyway!) with the following:
 
 "We believe in an integrated transport system, involving public transport
 along with car and motorcycle use.
 The major change for motorcyclists in our transport policies is that we will
 allow
 motorcycles to use all bus lanes all of the time. This should improve safety
 for motorcyclists 
 an reduce congestion. We will also be keeping the current exemption of
 motorcycles from the congestion charge.
 
 Regards,
 
 Alastair Reed
 Policy & Information Officer
 London Lib Dems - Campaign 2004
 Tel: 020 7340 4992"
 
 i know who'll be getting my vote!
 
 g