Sadiq Khan’s deputy admits that key green transport mission milestone is likely to be missed
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is forecast to miss a key milestone in his mission to encourage Londoners away from using their cars towards greener modes of transport, his deputy Seb Dance has admitted. The mayor set out a target in his 2018 transport strategy for 80 per cent of all trips in London to be […]
Superloop ‘hit with challenges’ amid disruptions ahead of new Superloop 2 routes
TfL has admitted that some of its Superloop bus routes have encountered issues as Sadiq Khan plans to roll out more. Officials say road works, problems with buses and traffic have meant services are not performing as well as they should. On one route, bosses even plan to reduce its length to improve reliability. It comes after […]
Electric car drivers to pay London Congestion Charge from Christmas 2025
It might not be a very Merry Christmas for electric vehicle owners living in London by the time the festivities roll around next year. That’s because from 25 December 2025 EVs will have to pay the full amount to drive in the capital’s Congestion Charge Zone, TfL has confirmed. Owners of zero-emission models currently benefit from […]
APCOA supporting three more London councils to tackle street issues
The London councils of Ealing, Harrow and Hounslow have come together to sign a joint contract with APCOA to tackle problems such as littering and other enviro-crime offences. The new arrangement with APCOA came into force on 1st July 2024 and means APCOA Environmental Enforcement Officers (EEO) are patrolling on streets, in town centres, and in […]
New London Cycleways launched by TfL
In a bid to promote greener travel TfL has launched 10 new Cycleways across London, adding another 35km to London’s strategic cycle network. The addition of the new routes takes the total length of London’s cycle network to 390km. In 2016 that figure was just 90km. Later this year it is expected that two of […]
TfL warning over closures on one of London’s busiest roads between July and October
TfL has warned drivers to be prepared ahead of multiple closures along one of the capital’s busiest roads. Different parts of A40 ‘Westway’ Westway – which runs through West London carrying more than 90,000 vehicles per day – will be closed between July and October. Safety maintenance work will replace joints on slip roads to the major […]
Perega opens new London office
Independent structural and civil engineering firm Perega has opened a new branch office in London’s Waterloo. Working in tandem with the existing Leytonstone office, this strategic move will enhance Perega’s ability to service clients in London and the South East, allocating extra resources following an escalation of activity within the regions. Headed up by recently-appointed […]
More than £215 million owed in unpaid ULEZ fines, official figures reveal
Official figures have been revealed that show a total of £218 million is currently owed in unpaid ULEZ fines in London. A Freedom of Information (FOI) request revealed that more than 1.3 million penalty charges (PCNs) were issued from September 2023 to April 2024.However, TfL admitted that over 70% of the fines have remained unpaid, […]
TfL offers free Santander Cycle rides for all Londoners every Sunday in June
TfL and Santander are offering free and unlimited 30 minute rides for all Londoners on every Sunday in June to celebrate the launch of TfL Cycle Sundays. The offer comes as Santander e-bikes recently celebrated one million hires, demonstrating their immense popularity in London. TfL Cycle Sundays is a new programme of leisurely cycle routes […]
A40: Westway closures from July for vital safety work
TfL is working closely with its partners to minimise the disruption caused by critical safety maintenance work on the A40 from July. TfL is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of London’s network of red routes, including the A40 Westway — one of London’s busiest roads, carrying around 90,000 vehicles a day. The structures, […]
