RAC criticises Khan’s London fines plan
The RAC says London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s plans to increase the maximum penalty charge notice on red routes in the capital from £130 to £160 as “unnecessary”. GB News quotes RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes as saying, “Only last week, the mayor announced hikes to the Congestion Charge, and now he follows this […]
London Mayor could review TfL pensions
London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan could be about to battle tube driver unions over Transport for London’s pension scheme. The Telegraph reports that a review has found the pensions “expensive, unreformed and generous”, with his own advisers saying Transport for London retirement benefits are better than those on offer to others in the public sector. However […]
Appeal Court explains Bishopsgate streetspace decision, calling original ruling “seriously flawed”
The Appeal Court has explained why it decided a judge was wrong to describe a scheme that created extra space for cyclists and pedestrians at the start of the pandemic as “extreme” and declare it illegal. The Standard reports that three Appeal Court Justices said Mrs Justice Lang’s ruling that Transport for London’s Bishopsgate scheme […]
E-scooter trial now running in London’s West End
The City of Westminster has joined Transport for London’s e-scooter trial meaning the vehicles are now available for use in London’s touristy West End. Westminster joins seven other boroughs plus the City of London and Canary Wharf areas in the trial, with TfL and London Councils continuing discussions with others about further expansions over the […]
TfL looks to make congestion charge hike permanent
When the Coronavirus restrictions were introduced and passenger numbers on London’s tubes and buses plummeted last year, Transport for London increased the congestion charge price and hours of operation. A year later, they’re looking to keep some changes long term. Last June, operational hours of the charge were extended to include evenings and weekends, and […]
Labour members in London vote to cancel Silvertown Tunnel
One of London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s flagship transport plans is being opposed by his own party in the capital. The Labour London conference has voted 74%-26% in favour of a motion to cancel the Silvertown Tunnel project despite construction only just getting underway. MyLondon reports that the motion was brought forward by local branches of […]
TfL plans more 20mph limits
Transport for London is reported to be planning to introduce many more 20 mph limits on roads in the capital. The Daily Express reports that a year after the introduction on several roads in Westminster, TfL is planning to reduce limits on eight miles of roads in Westminster including Edgware Road and Marylebone Road. It […]
TfL commits to in-person JCT Symposium with delegates and speakers
This year’s in-person JCT Traffic Signals Symposium has received a major confidence boost with Transport for London committing to send ten delegates to the event. The two day symposium at Nottingham Trent University in September will welcome ten delegates from London’s transport operator, who will learn about and discuss the latest innovations in traffic management. […]
TfL revenue further hit by advertising shortfall
Transport for London’s finances have taken a real hit since the Coronavirus restrictions were introduced last March, with a huge drop in fare revenue leading to a series of central government bailouts adding up to more than £4 billion. But now figures show that advertising revenue has fallen too, meaning the operator has missed out […]
TfL poised to shelve “significant” number of projects – adviser
The Mayor of London’s main transport adviser is warning a “significant” number of schemes will have to be shelved by Transport for London because of its funding crisis. The London Standard reports that Deputy mayor for transport Heidi Alexander has told the London Assembly transport committee that tube station schemes, road maintenance programmes and the […]
