TfL to begin Lambeth Bridge safety improvements
TfL will soon start the next phase of works to install important new safety measures at Lambeth Bridge, which includes replacing the unsignalised roundabouts at either end of Lambeth Bridge with signal-controlled junctions. Lambeth Bridge’s northern junction is the most dangerous in London in terms of cycle collisions *. These changes will improve safety in […]
Geotab: Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel tolls ‘could worsen traffic jams elsewhere’
The forthcoming toll for the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels could increase traffic jams elsewhere, Geotab has warned. TfL has confirmed that the new Silvertown tunnel will open with a toll on April 7. Drivers travelling through the Blackwall tunnel will also be subject to the same charge for the first time ever on the same day, […]
The signs are all there: Messagemaker and Cubic solve a citywide problem
When some of the existing Variable Message Signs (VMS) began to fail across its network of London roads, TfL and Cubic Transportation Systems needed a solution that would help maintain road safety and efficient travel. After collaborating with the expert team at Messagemaker Displays, a new reliable VMS option was developed that crucially, makes installation […]
Update: TfL criticised for ignoring concerns on tunnel pricing
Bexley Council has condemned TfL for ignoring its concerns about tunnel charges. The council had requested a thorough assessment of the economic impact before the charges for the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels were finalised, says This Is Local London. However, TfL approved the charges at its December board meeting with minimal changes to the original […]
TfL calls on London schools to support walking and cycling to school to reap health and air quality benefits
TfL is calling on London schools to sign up to its TfL Travel for Life programme to reap the health benefits of walking and cycling and improve air quality, and the safe use of public transport The programme has seen a 10 per cent increase in schools receiving Gold accreditation, which is achieved by reducing […]
TfL sets out new approach to tackle problematic parking of dockless e-bikes
TfL is working with the boroughs to create additional parking spaces for dockless rental bikes and e-scooters to enable more people to use the schemes safely TfL has written to dockless e-bike and e-scooter operators to ask them to work with it to tackle issues caused by problematic parking Enforcement action will be taken against […]
TfL and Met Police begin trial of CCTV at bus shelters to improve safety, especially for women and girls
This White Ribbon Day (25 November), Transport for London (TfL) continues to take a stand against violence against women and girls by launching a 12-month trial of CCTV at 20 bus shelters across London, together with the Met. The trial is designed to improve passenger safety, especially for women and girls, and ensure they can […]
Places for London selects Fastned as preferred partner for new electric vehicle charging hub joint venture
Places for London – Transport for London’s (TfL) property company – has selected Fastned, the award-winning European ultra-rapid charging company, as its preferred partner for its new joint venture (JV) to help develop several new electric vehicle (EV) ultra-rapid charging hubs across its estate. The joint venture, which will help support the Mayor of London’s […]
London celebrates World Car Free Day with local events and around 200 Play Streets
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, Transport for London (TfL) and London Play are encouraging Londoners to mark World Car Free Day on Sunday 22 September, as around 200 streets across the capital will be transformed into temporary spaces for play and social gatherings this weekend. Local streets across London will become play streets between Friday 20 September […]
Kent County Council raises concerns about the impact of proposed user charges at Silvertown Tunnel on Kent residents
Kent County Council (KCC) has responded to Transport for London’s (TfL) consultation for the proposed user charges for Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels, raising concerns regarding the impact on Kent residents and congestion at the Dartford crossing. While KCC supports TfL’s ambition to improve journey reliability and reduce air pollution, the potential impacts on traffic flows […]