A keen cyclist, train and bus user, local MP Tom Brake has launched a new campaign to improve transport in Carshalton and Wallington.

The campaign to make the local area better connected includes four main steps: bring back the night bus, protect vital train services, extend the tram link to Sutton, and improve cyclist and pedestrian facilities.

Tom said: “Improved transport can make our local area a more convenient and attractive place to live, work, and do business. Whatever your preferred way of travelling and commuting is, as your local MP I want to get Carshalton and Wallington moving and see reliable and accessible transport links for everyone.”

“I would encourage anyone who cares about the local community, transport and the environment, to ‘jump on this bandwagon’ and join the campaign.”

Tom Brake used the Sutton Town Centre Business Briefing event, held on Thursday 23 May, to mark the launch of the campaign. During the event, attended by the Under Secretary of State for Transport Norman Baker MP, Sutton’s Councillors officially launched the campaign to extend the tram network to Sutton.

This is not the first campaign by Tom Brake MP focusing on local transport. Earlier this year, Tom joined local residents, Councillors and Sutton and Cheam MP, Paul Burstow, and successfully fought the campaign to save the direct link between south London and north London, commonly known as the ‘Wimbledon loop’.

Please sign up to the campaign at http://tombrake.co.uk/p5rq