TfL and London boroughs join forces to keep London moving during severe winter weather
As the cold snap in London continues, Transport for London (TfL) and London Councils are ready to deal with the severe weather to keep London moving. TfL and London Councils have developed co-ordinated plans alongside emergency services to keep the transport system and its network of road, rail and river routes open. This includes roads […]
TfL launches new online data platform, creating a pioneering map of London that shows the link between deprivation and road casualties
Transport for London (TfL) has launched its Vision Zero Inequalities Dashboard tool, creating a new map of London that shows the stark levels of road traffic injury inequality in the capital. The pioneering new tool is the first of its kind in Europe and shows how deprivation is linked to higher road casualty levels, reinforcing […]
TfL launches further two new Superloop routes as new data shows huge success of initial ones
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and Transport for London (TfL) are launching two brand new express bus services in outer London as latest ridership figures show demand on all Superloop routes has increased above the network average level, according to new data. The SL10 route between Harrow and North Finchley is now in operation, […]
Olympic rowing champion, Pete Reed OBE collaborates with TfL to introduce wheelchair user traffic light signals to represent disabled people
Olympic rowing champion, Pete Reed OBE collaborates with TfL to introduce wheelchair user traffic light signals to represent disabled people ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities New green wheelchair user traffic light signals installed at five prominent pedestrian crossings across London in Earl’s Court, King’s Cross, Liverpool Street, Tower Hill and Whitechapel The […]
TfL and Brent Council set out new plans to make walking and cycling safer and easier between Wembley Central and Harlesden
Transport for London (TfL) is inviting people to have their say on major new plans to make it easier and safer for people to walk and cycle between Wembley Central and Harlesden stations. Walking, cycling and public transport are amongst the most affordable and sustainable ways to travel, and TfL is working to make transport […]
London scheme to reduce roadworks impact gets £10m funding boost
A scheme to reduce congestion caused by roadworks in London is to receive £10m in funding. City Hall said the money would go to the Infrastructure Coordination Service (ICS), which works with utility firms to time their operations better in a bid to avoid disruption. It comes from a charge levied on firms that shut […]
TfL and London Councils launch next phase of London’s rental e-scooter trial
Transport for London (TfL), London Councils, participating London boroughs and e-scooter operators Dott, Lime and Voi have today launched the second phase of the rental e-scooters trial in the capital. The operators were selected earlier this summer following a competitive procurement process, where their ability to meet strict safety requirements and high operating standards was […]
London parents encouraged to champion active school travel as TfL launches makeover of its education programme
Most London schools have signed up to TfL’s successful education programme with almost a quarter seeing exceptionally high levels of or increases in pupils walking and cycling Using active travel for the school run instead of the car can help improve young Londoners’ health and wellbeing Almost a quarter of London schools are making significant […]
TfL and delivery companies launch new road safety charter, to keep motorcycle couriers and other Londoners safe on the roads
Transport for London (TfL) and meal and grocery delivery companies have committed to improving road safety in London with the launch of a new voluntary Meal and Grocery Delivery Company Motorcycle Road Safety Charter. The Charter, signed by five companies: Deliveroo, Getir, Just Eat, Stuart and Uber Eats, consists of 10 road safety principles that aim to keep motorcycle couriers and other Londoners safe on the road. The Charter is part of […]
TfL to launch 65km of new lower speed limit schemes to cut road danger across the capital and save lives
TfL has accelerated the roll out of 20mph speed limits on its roads so that that by 2024, a further 140km of TLRN, including 37 town centre locations, will have a 20mph speed limit Lower speed limits play a critical role in the Mayor’s Vision Zero plan to eliminate deaths and serious injury on the […]