London Sustainability Flashcards
When was the London Sustainable Development Commission established?
2002 to advise the mayor of London on making the city sustainable
When was the congestion charge introduced?
2003
How much is the additional toxicity charge in London and what is it for?
£10 for older, more polluting vehicles driving within the city
When will the Ultra-low emission zone open?
2019
How much has been invested in retrofitting London buses to meet the highest emission standards?
£300 million
How many ultra-low emission double deck buses will be in operation in central London by 2019?
3000
When the London crossrail opens how much will it increase London’s rail-based transport?
Increase rail-based transport capacity by 10%
How much have Boris Bikes increased cycling in London since 2001?
173%
How many miss connections have been identified and fixed by Thames Water over the last 3 years?
2000 and 80% have been fixed
Why are sustainable drainage systems slow to be fitted in London?
Lack of funding
When was the Thames Barrier first in operation?
1982
How many times has the Thames barrier been closed up to October 2017?
183 times
What is the London Living Wage?
Wage rate needed for a worker in London to provide family with essentials
How many people are estimated to have been lifted out of poverty thanks to the London Living Wage?
10,000
How many people has the Workplace scheme in Newham supported into employment?
20,000
