TfL moves ahead with Greenwich to Woolwich Cycleway plans
Transport for London has published a consultation report that outlines next steps for a new Cycleway between Greenwich and Woolwich. The consultation, which took place before the pandemic, showed that 77% of people responding believed the planned changes would result in more people cycling, while 70% said the same about walking. Enabling more people to […]
New rapid, wireless bus charging technology introduced in London
Pantograph bus charging technology providing fast, high-power top-ups is now in operation at Bexleyheath bus garage in London. Transport for London says this is the latest chapter in its transformation to a zero-emission bus fleet, which has seen a commitment to deliver a fully zero-emission bus fleet in London by 2034, as outlined in its […]
TfL and London Councils to extend London’s trial of rental e-scooters
Transport for London and London Councils are extending the capital’s trial of rental e-scooters in response to recently updated Department for Transport guidance that allows local authority trials to continue until 31 May 2024. They say this extension follows the recent government announcement of its plans to create a new vehicle category in legislation, in which e-scooters would […]
Expansion of London’s ULEZ boosts TfL’s income by almost £100m
The RAC says the expansion of London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone to cover a much larger area has generated an estimated £93.6 million of additional revenue from drivers of non-compliant vehicles having to pay £12.50 a day. As the first anniversary approaches, it has analysed official Transport for London data which shows that since the beginning […]
McLean and Barton get top jobs at TfL
Transport for London has confirmed new senior leadership appointments, which the organisation says ensures it is in good shape to continue supporting London’s economic recovery. Following an open recruitment campaign Rachel McLean has been appointed to the role of managing Chief Finance Officer. Rachel is currently the CFO for Crossrail and Finance Director for Operations, […]
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. […]