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<p>Local authorities are independent bodies. Section 108, Part 2 of the Transport
Act 2000 (as amended by the Local Transport Act 2008) sets out that each local transport
authority must (a) develop policies for the promotion and encouragement of safe, integrated,
efficient and economic transport to, from and within their area, and (b) carry out
their functions so as to implement those policies. The Act also defines transport
as, among other things, the transport required to meet the needs of persons living
or working in the authority’s area, or visiting or travelling through that area<strong>.</strong></p><p>The
Department collaborates closely with local authorities on a range of issues. However,
in London, Transport for London is best placed to facilitate any additional coordination
of transport issues between Boroughs that may be considered necessary.</p><p> </p>
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