TfL reports that outer London has seen a 22% rise in cycling, according to new data
New cycle count data suggests that cycling increased in both inner and outer London last year, with the greatest increases in outer London Transport for London (TfL) has published new cycle count data that shows increased levels of cycling in both inner and outer London last autumn, as people across the capital continued to use active travel […]
TfL creates up to 2,000 new cycle parking spaces across London
Transport for London (TfL) has awarded funding of more than £1million to create up to 2,000 much-needed new cycle parking spaces across the capital, providing a further boost to the Mayor’s bold Streetspace programme of measures to boost walking and cycling. Enabling more Londoners to cycle safely is more important than ever, said TfL. While the […]
London’s buses now meet ULEZ emissions standards across the entire city, says TfL
The main bus network in London no uses Euro VI or cleaner buses, the same emissions standard as the Mayor of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone, according to Transport for London (TfL). “As part of our work to tackle the twin dangers of toxic air pollution and the climate emergency, I am proud that the […]
Half the journeys in London were walked or cycled between April and June says TfL
Nearly half of all journeys in London were walked or cycled between April and June, up from 29% before the pandemic. “Our world-leading Streetspace programme is helping support this shift by enabling more people to safely walk and cycle across the capital.” Will NormanLondon’s Walking and Cycling Commissioner TfL has published new data that shows that […]
Next generation traffic signal technology used on London streets
Transport for London (TfL) and Siemens Mobility Limited have reached the next milestone in the creation of a brand new way of managing London’s 6300 traffic lights, with the first installation of new technology on a number of roads in southwest London. Until now, most of London’s traffic lights have been managed using technology which uses magnetic detectors buried in the road […]
Union says driverless tube would cost £7bn
The rail union ASLEF has published details of what it says is a leaked document which estimates that introducing driverless trains onto the London Underground would be “economically unfeasible”. It says the detailed 26 page document – compiled in August – which came into the hands of ASLEF, says the cost would be £7 billion, […]
TfL set for emergency funding meeting
Transport for London is planning an emergency meeting about its finances amid rumours the organisation is about to run out of money and that government bailout talks are not going well. City AM reports that multiple sources inside City Hall believe that there will not be an agreement before Saturday, which is the day Mayor […]
TfL “will run out of money in days”
It’s reported Transport for London is only nine days away from running out of money as it negotiates a fresh bailout with the government. Financial newspaper City AM says TfL is in negotiations with the Department for Transport over the funding settlement, with mayor Sadiq Khan asking for £5.65bn over the next 18 months. It […]
Free travel considered to bring people back to Central London
Visitors into the middle of London could get their first journey free in an attempt to stimulate demand for travel in the capital again. ITV reports that The First Ride Free scheme, deemed the public travel equivalent to the Eat Out to Help Out initiative rolled out nationwide during August, is being considered by Transport […]
Public sector transport experts line up to speak at JCT online Symposium 2020
Experts from the Department for Transport, Highways England and Transport for London have signed up to speak at this year’s JCT Traffic Signals Symposium. The popular event will be held online on 22 and 23 September because a physical event is impossible under current government restrictions. Places are free to delegates thanks to the support […]