GREENWICH has seen the biggest increase in traffic levels and car ownership out of any London borough over the past four years.

New figures show traffic flows in Greenwich have rocketed by almost seven per cent between 2000 and 2004 and car ownership has increased by 11 per cent over the same period.

The London Assembly Greens (LAG), who compiled the figures, are calling on Ken Livingstone to reconsider his support for the Thames Gateway Bridge.

Darren Johnson of the LAG says if the controversial bridge gets approval it will exacerbate the problem and encourage more traffic.

He said: "Greenwich is poorly served by public transport and we could be facing traffic chaos by the time of the Olympics.

"We need more traffic-calming measures, car clubs need to be encouraged and more services provided locally."

Despite the figures, Transport for London says there are no plans to extend the congestion charge into Greenwich.

A Greenwich Council spokesman said: "We have increased the number of cycle paths, pathways for walkers, walking buses for children and launched a Greenwich town centre car-sharing club.

"The council will continue to support public transport improvements.

"We all need to play our part in creating sustainable communities by supporting alternatives to the car."