This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Rejected petition Improve commute time by decreasing vehicle numbers in London.
Throughout London, congested roads prevent commuters from reaching their destinations and slow down the lives of all Londoners. Commuters must put a stop to this issue, by showing strength and proving to the UK government, that Londoners deserve good road quality and quick commutes.
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London is the 7th most congested city in the world.
The UK is the 10th most congested country in the world.
Countries throughout the world can spend as much as 305 billion dollars yearly on fixing traffic congestion.
Traffic is one of the main causes of carbon monoxide emissions.
From 2013 to 2016, traffic in London slowed by 20%
A commuter spends approximately spends 32 hours in traffic per year.
By 2041, it will take more than an hour to travel 10km in central London.
This petition was rejected
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.
We can't accept your petition because the issue you raise is not the responsibility of the Government or Parliament. Dealing with congestion in London is the responsibility of Transport for London.
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