A petition has been set up calling for a public enquiry into London's air pollution which it is claimed causes thousands of deaths each year. An enquiry could determine whether London's Mayor and TFL have failed to reduce air pollution levels. The petition claims that "every day thousands of Underground passengers and staff are exposed to vented street level pollution which exceeds healthy EU Air Quality levels. " You can sign the petition here. The petition was created by David Davies who writes:

A Public Inquiry will expose all that has taken place and establish exactly why thousands of people have died.The Mayor/TFL have failed to comply with Public Law and to reduce emissions in London and as a direct result 4267 people a year have died.Thousands more suffer poor health and a diminished quality of life and continue to do so on a daily basis. Children walking to school and cyclists are breathing toxic pollution Every day thousands of Underground passengers and staff are exposed to vented street level pollution which exceeds healthy EU Air Quality levels. All London Transport workers are suffering. Government attempts to force action have been ignored.Many Assembly Members and Politicians have asked for action and none is taken; there has been no accountability whatsoever.The Mayor /TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements The EU could impose fines of £300 million,Valid ideas have been ignored i.e. a peak time delivery ban or a clean up process for diesel vehicles.

For more information about the high levels of air pollution on the tube have a look at the website 'Clean Air InLondon'