The FTL Podcast

Lanes, Trains and Automobiles – transport and local government

David Gardner, Chair of the Highways Committee at the Royal Borough of Greenwich, discusses the challenges of transport planning in South East London, including implementing Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, tackling air pollution and the ongoing controversy of the Silvertown Tunnel. The podcast is introduced by FTL Chair, Chris Barker and was recorded over Zoom in February 2023.      

Can Trams Save Our Cities?

Andrew Braddock, life-long tram advocate and the Vice President, and immediate past Chairman of the Light Rail Transit Association, looks at the future of the tram in our cities.  Asking the questions are FTL's Maggie Heraty and Paul Ebbutt and the episode is introduced by FTL Chair, Chris Barker. The podcast was recorded over Zoom in September 2022. 

Pay to Drive? The future of Road User Charging

Ollie Lord of the Clean Cities Campaign considers the development and future of road user charging in the capital.  Asking the questions are FTL's Maggie Heraty and Tim Root and the episode is introduced by FTL Chair, Chris Barker. The podcast was recorded over Zoom in August 2022. 

TfL in Trouble: Transport for London’s funding crisis

Future Transport London's Andrew Bosi looks at the ongoing funding crisis at TfL (Transport for London).  Asking the questions are FTL's Chris Barker and Neil Roth.  The episode was recorded over Zoom in March 2022.

Low Traffic Neighbourhoods: here to stay

Jeremy Leach, Chair of London Living Streets and Future Transport London member, presents the case for the increased adoption of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) across the capital.  Asking the questions are FTL's Chris Barker and Neil Roth.

Crossrail: the struggle to create a world class railway

Christian Wolmar, the UK's leading writer & broadcaster on transport, considers the ups & downs of the Crossrail project.
Signed copies of Crossrail, the Whole Story are available via www.christianwolmar.co.uk