Transport for London produced the budget shown below for Walking, Cycling and Accessibility. The budget description follows the table:

Walking
This activity consists of a programme of measures that aim to create and promote a connected, safe, convenient and attractive environment that increases the levels of walking in London in accordance with the Mayor’s Transport Strategy objectives. Proposals have been developed in partnership with TfL, the London boroughs and interest groups (London cycling campaign & Living Streets).
Deliverables in 2004/05
l New and upgraded pedestrian crossings (21 crossings under development)
l Removal of footbridges and closures of subways and replacement with surface level facilities (4 junctions under development)
l Provision of new or improved facilities at signalised junctions and footway upgrading existing strategic routes (numerous locations)
l Providing new footbridges across railways and upgrading existing facilities (4 sites)
l Improved interchanges between bus and rail services (5 sites)
l Pedestrian signing, security improvements, refuges, pavement widening at crossings, removal of clutter and installation of dropped kerbs (numerous locations)
l Co-ordination of the annual Car Free Day.
Indicators of success l 90 pedestrian schemes to be delivered by March 2005.

Discussion points
1 How does this budget provide useful information for managing transport activity?
2 If you were a member of the Council being asked to approve this budget, what further information would you need?

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Walking Cycling 2003/04 2004/05 2004/05 Total costs Operating budget Capital budget m m m 7.1 13.6 Accessibility 6.1 0.9 0.6 6.7 11.6 6.9 2004/05 Total budget m 7.6 12.2 6.9