TfL signs new contract for CLOCS to continue its work in making London’s roads safer
Transport for London (TfL) has signed a new contract with construction business management consultant SECBE to deliver the Construction Logistics and Community Safety (CLOCS) scheme, which aims to make construction vehicle fleets safer and greener across the UK. The new contract will begin in December 2021 and last for five years. Developed in 2013 by […]
TfL commits to tougher measures to eliminate death and serious injury from London’s roads by 2041
Transport for London (TfL) is set to commit to new tougher measures to eliminate death and serious injury from its road network by 2041. TfL in partnership with London Councils and the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), has published a progress report that highlights the scale of the Vision Zero challenge in London. As lowering speeds remains one […]
TfL asks its customers in London to help shape the future of step-free access
Transport for London (TfL) has launched a public consultation to shape future step-free access priorities and improvements on the London Underground network, the first of its kind in 15 years. The consultation, which runs until 10 February 2022, has been designed to help TfL identify which aspects of making London Underground stations more accessible it […]
TfL starts work on Battersea Bridge safety improvements
Transport for London (TfL) is starting work this week to make crossing Battersea Bridge safer, as part of its work to improve road safety in the area in line with its Vision Zero goal of eliminating death and serious injury on the road network. The work will include a new signalised pedestrian crossing on the […]
New data shows that people cycling in London are more diverse than ever
Transport for London (TfL) has published new data showing that long-term trends in who cycles have changed, with participation much more representative of Londoners in 2020/21 than previous years. Londoners from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities were not significantly less likely to have cycled over the past 12 months than white Londoners. 27% as […]
Thames Water fined £100,000 for unsafe street work practices
Transport for London (TfL) has successfully prosecuted Thames Water for four safety streetworks related offences committed on the Transport for London Road Network. The works took place on the Purley Way, Eltham Road and West Hill in October and November 2019, with prosecution delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Ensuring that street works are safe for people walking, […]
TfL signs new contract for FORS to continue its work in making vehicle fleets across the UK safer and greener
Transport for London (Tf) has signed a new contractor for FORS to continue its work in making vehicle fleets across the UK safer and greener The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a nationwide scheme which improves the safety and emissions of vehicles A new contract has been signed with Sopra Steria to take over […]
TfL extends e-scooter trials into Camden
TfL, Camden Council and London Councils have announced an expansion of the capital’s trial of rental e-scooters with e-scooters now available in Camden. The borough becomes the tenth borough to join the trial alongside Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, Richmond, Tower Hamlets (including Canary Wharf), City of London, Lambeth, Southwark and Westminster. There […]
TFL, Battersea Power Station and Wandsworth Council complete first phase of Nine Elms roads improvements scheme
TfL, Battersea Power Station and Wandsworth Council have completed the first phase of improvement work in the transformation of the streets around Nine Elms. This work is making travel in the area safer and more enjoyable for people walking, cycling and using public transport, including the new Northern line extension. Phase 1 work included: New […]
TfL opens new electric vehicle charging hub in Woolwich
TfL has opened a new rapid charging hub at Glass Yard in Woolwich. The ‘petrol station’ for electric vehicles allows drivers to charge up in 20-30 minutes and with eight charging points, which means a space is more likely to be available. The facility in south London is part of TfL’s strategy to have a rapid […]