Part IVU.K. Transport

Chapter IE+W+S Transport functions of the Authority

The transport strategyE+W+S

142 The Mayor’s transport strategy.E+W+S

(1)The Mayor shall prepare and publish a document to be known as the transport strategy containing—

(a)his policies under section 141(1) above, and

(b)his proposals for discharging the duty under section 141(2) above.

(2)In addition to containing the proposals and policies required by subsection (1) above, the transport strategy—

(a)shall contain the Mayor’s proposals for the provision of transport which is accessible to persons with mobility problems,

(b)shall specify a timetable for the implementation of the proposals contained in the transport strategy by virtue of paragraph (a) above, and

(c)may contain any other proposals which he considers appropriate.

(3)Where the Mayor revises the transport strategy he shall publish it as revised.

(4)In preparing or revising the transport strategy the Mayor shall consult—

(a)the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee, and

(b)such other persons or bodies which represent the interests of persons with mobility problems as he considers it appropriate to consult;

and this subsection is without prejudice to section 42 above.

(5)In this Act, references to the transport strategy include, except where the context otherwise requires, a reference to the transport strategy as revised.