Part IVTransport

Chapter ITransport functions of the Authority

The general transport duty

141General transport duty

1

The Mayor shall develop and implement policies for the promotion and encouragement of safe, integrated, efficient and economic transport facilities and services to, from and within Greater London.

2

The powers of the Authority under this Part shall be exercised for the purpose of securing the provision of the transport facilities and services mentioned in subsection (1) above.

3

The transport facilities and services mentioned in subsection (1) above include facilities and services for pedestrians and are—

a

those required to meet the needs of persons living or working in, or visiting, Greater London, and

b

those required for the transportation of freight.