London boroughs to participate in young driver pilot scheme
Two London boroughs will participate in a pilot scheme with DVSA driving test centres in a bid to reduce the number of ‘major incidents’ involving young drivers and their passengers.
Mayor of London ignoring ‘common sense’ on motorcycle policy
The mayor of London is putting the safety of motorcyclists at risk by failing to properly include them in his transport strategy, according to the Motorcycle Industry Association.
Moped crimes rise dramatically in the Capital
Ride-by moped thefts and robberies on London’s main shopping streets have increased six-fold over the last two years, Met Police data shows (BBC News).
Funding facilitates new Hackney Low Emission Neighbourhood
Staff will trial electric vehicles and new facilities will encourage more people to walk and cycle to and from Homerton University Hospital, as part of a new Business Low Emission Neighbourhood (LEN).
Competition shows pupils in Croydon how to shine
The winners of a competition – which asked school children in Croydon to think about how visible they are to traffic during the winter months – have been presented with their prizes.
London ‘unprepared for 2040 transport’
Transport for London has been ‘caught napping on the technology front’, according to a new report by the London Assembly Transport Committee.
Barnet considers ‘floating’ car clubs
Barnet Council is consulting on plans to introduce floating car club schemes, as part of wider efforts to improve access to transport across the borough.
Santander Cycles arrive in Brixton
The Santander Cycles scheme has been extended to Brixton, making cycling ‘easier and more accessible’ for thousands more Londoners.
Bus campaign reminds road users to ‘Be Brake Ready’
More than 140 buses driving through the Square Mile are providing a visual reminder for drivers and riders to look out for pedestrians, as part of an ongoing campaign by the City of London Corporation.
More than 80% of drivers sticking to Wandsworth’s new 20mph limits
The majority of motorists are complying with Wandsworth’s borough-wide 20mph limit, early monitoring suggests.