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After hopes of government funding were dashed, the GLA Budget and Performance committee are exploring alternative methods for funding the long-awaited Bakerloo line extension through to Lewisham and on to Hayes.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
The goal is to create "a safer, more accessible borough where everyone can easily walk or cycle to their destination." New Cross writer, cyclist and road safety campaigner Tomilyn Rupert shares the toplines.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Lewisham mayor Brenda Dacres joined the call for government funding to deliver the project. But today's announcement excluded London from UK transport infrastructure spending. Lewisham will be getting a new Bakerloop bus route, "mirroring" the underground line.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.