Blackwall Tunnel reopens after van fire causes chaos
The Blackwall Tunnel has finally reopened after being closed for 12 hours due to a van fire. The incident caused huge queues of traffic to build up in south-east London, with drivers abandoning their cars. TfL were still working to repair the tunnel’s surface following the fire in the early hours of this morning (Thursday). Motorists were […]
North London: TfL to hold talks on A10 safety and ‘discuss local concerns’
TfL will “discuss local people’s concerns” about safety on the A10 after the sister of a woman killed on the road began a new campaign. Asked by the Enfield Dispatch to respond to the petition recently launched by Gina Sone-Demetrious following the death of her sister Laura in January, TfL’s head of policing and community safety said the […]
Eight North London bus routes saved by new operator
A new operator has been found after a bus company suddenly withdrew eight TfL services. Sullivan Buses, which runs the 217, 298, 299, 327, 389, 399, 549 and W9 bus routes, said on Friday it had “reluctantly” decided to stop the services due to “decreasing income” from TfL. But TfL quickly resolved the issue, announcing that a […]
Alexander Dennis presents next-generation Enviro400EV for London
Alexander Dennis have unveiled the first next-generation Enviro400EV battery-electric double decker built to TfL specification. The Enviro400EV for London is fitted with 472kWh batteries as standard, which the manufacturer is now able to warrant for 14 years or 1 million km, whichever comes first, under normal operating conditions in the capital. This allows the zero-emission […]
London pedicabs: Legislation consultation not due until 2025
TfL still does not have a date for its crackdown on rogue pedicabs, despite being given new powers in March. TfL says it needs to launch a consultation but that could be at least six months away. The leader of Licenced Taxi Drivers Association has labelled the delay a disgrace. The colourful, often loud vehicles […]
London’s ULEZ expansion ‘curbs emissions, but impact falls short’
London City Hall’s latest data reveals that the ULEZ expansion across all boroughs last year has yielded a moderate reduction in harmful emissions, though not as significantly as its initial launch in 2019. AutoExpress reports that within just six months, the Greater London Authority (GLA) reported a 3.5 per cent decrease in harmful roadside emissions. Notably, nitrogen oxide […]
Traffic calming: London could get 30 new LTNs
More than 30 more low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) could be built across London with TfL funding. About 120 LTNs were introduced across the capital at the start of the pandemic in a bid to make walking and cycling safer and more attractive as Londoners were urged to avoid public transport. But the schemes – which use CCTV cameras, penalty fines and […]
TfL announces new rules for controversial floating bus stops
Cyclists may be forced to obey a new rule at some London bus stops. Blind and partially sighted people in the city said they are scared to use ‘floating’ stops, which feature a cycle lane, as they fear being hit. MyLondon was told in May by disabled Londoners that they feel ‘locked out’ of parts of the […]
New ULEZ fines ‘working better than expected’, says Mayor Khan.
Strict new fines for drivers in London are working “better than expected”, according to a new report. Mayor Sadiq Khan has explained how his TfL ULEZ extension rollout – which sees £180 fines for some motorists – is having the desired effect. It comes as levels of air pollution in the capital have dropped by more […]
TfL: 2024 active travel grant applications open for community groups of all backgrounds
Applications for TfL’s Walking and Cycling Grants London programme, with more than £565,000 of grant funding available for community and not-for-profit groups that encourage people to walk and cycle. Each successful applicant will receive up to £8,000 over two years with an opportunity to extend their project for another year and receive an additional £2,000. […]