TfL to restart work on schemes to make streets “healthier and safer”
Transport for London has announced that it will restart work on paused schemes to make the capital’s roads safer and more attractive for those walking and cycling, following vital investment being secured as part of the latest funding agreement with Government. TfL was forced to pause some of its investment in walking and cycling […]
Khan-commissioned poll contradicts consultation findings over ULEZ
A new poll commissioned by London mayor Sadiq Khan over the ULEZ expansion to cover Greater London is directly contradicting reports of consultation responses against the decision. London’s financial paper City AM says figures published today by YouGov suggest that 51% of Londoners are in favour of the expansion plans, against an opposition of 27%. […]
New section Cycleway 4 route opens in southeast London
Transport for London and Lewisham Council have opened a new section of Cycleway on Evelyn Street in Deptford. It says the section is the latest to be completed on Cycleway 4, a major new cycle route that is already enabling thousands of safer and easier cycle journeys across the area each week. TfL believes that in order to help make […]
Three temporary roads schemes in London to be made permanent
Transport for London has announced that it will be making three cycling schemes introduced during the pandemic permanent. During the pandemic, TfL worked with councils with the aim of making it easier for people to walk and cycle safely across the capital. The schemes saw the creation of new sections of cycle lanes and bus […]
Buses could be banned from Tower Bridge
The City of London Corporation has warned that buses may have to be banned from using Tower Bridge in response to concerns that traffic restrictions on London Bridge. The website London-SE1.co.uk reports that the changes to traffic have led more heavy vehicles to cross the Victorian bridge which is next east along the river Thames. […]
TfL Board to discuss funding next week
Transport for London’s board is set to meet next Tuesday to discuss the government’s long-term funding deal. London’s financial paper City AM says TfL has confirmed the meeting will take place, but it remains unclear whether the board will accept the proposal made by transport secretary Grant Shapps on 22 July. TfL has been negotiating […]
More bus strikes for London on Sunday and Monday
Bus drivers at London United garages plan to strike over the bank holiday weekend on Sunday 28 and Monday 29 August. Transport for London says this is expected to affect 63 routes, mostly through west and southwest London including some that serve the Notting Hill Carnival. The strike will also impact parts of Surrey. TfL […]
TfL asks passengers to only travel if essential as strike action disrupts tube and bus networks
Transport for London is strongly encouraging customers to avoid travelling on the Tube and only travel if essential on the rest of the network until 8am tomorrow (Saturday 20 August). This is due to industrial action by the RMT on London Underground and London Overground station staff on 19 August, as well as by Unite […]
London Assembly urges TfL to reconsider bus cuts
Transport for London has been urged to reconsider proposals to cut bus services in London with a warning they would be “counterproductive”. London’s Evening Standard newspaper reports a public consultation on TfL’s proposals – which includes plans to axe bus 16 routes entirely – came to an end last week having received an “exceptionally high” […]
Croydon Council opposes ULEZ expansion
Croydon Council in south London has announced it has “clear concerns” around Transport for London’s proposed expansion of ULEZ to outer London, saying it would have a “disproportionate impact” on communities and residents. The council’s response to TfL’s consultation on proposals to expand ULEZ to Croydon by Autumn 2023, outlines what it says are the […]