Three temporary cycle schemes to be made permanent
TfL has announced that it will be making three cycling schemes introduced during the pandemic permanent, following public consultations.
Project EDWARD postponed
Project EDWARD 2022, originally scheduled to have run 19-25 September, will now take place 17-21 October. A message on the Project EDWARD website reads as follows: “With the sad news of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, the Project EDWARD team, in conjunction with the organisers of the various associated events, have taken the […]
Anne-Marie Trevelyan replaces Grant Shapps as Transport Secretary
Anne-Marie Trevelyan has been appointed Transport Secretary in Liz Truss’s new Government.
London residents make most walking, cycling, rail and bus trips in 2021
While London residents travelled the shortest distance and made the fewest trips last year, they topped the poll for four specific modes of travel.
Greenwich seeks to create ‘accessible and sustainable’ transport network
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is asking residents, businesses and community groups to share feedback on its draft transport strategy, which aims to help improve safety, efficiency and sustainability.
TfL and Government agree £1.4bn funding deal
Following weeks of negotiation, Transport for London and the Government have agreed a deal which will see TfL receive ‘base funding’ of around £1.4bn to cover the period until March 2024.
Time to gear up for Cycle to School Week
This year’s Cycle to School Week will take place in October, looking to demonstrate the physical, financial and environmental benefits of pedal power.
Haringey set for ‘safer, cleaner and quieter’ residential roads
Haringey Council hopes the introduction of its first low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) will lead to a reduction in pollution, speeding and road traffic collisions.
Loan bikes give opportunities for people seeking asylum
People seeking asylum in East London are being provided with access to bikes, as well as training, in order to help widen access to essential services.
E-bikes to help Santander Cycles go from strength to strength
A fleet of 500 e-bikes will be added to the Santander Cycles scheme next month, in a bid to broaden its appeal.