Transport for London (TfL)

UK 6 Oct 2021

New modes of mobility: Can the Government keep up with latest trends?

Is the Government acting quickly enough to keep up with the development of mobility modes such as autonomous vehicles and e-scooters?

City of London, Lambeth and Southwark join e-scooter trial

Transport for London (TfL) and London Councils have announced an expansion of the capital’s trial of rental e-scooters.

Government launches £5m fund for rail data revolution

Rail minister Chris Heaton-Harris has announced a £5 million fund to develop a platform to open up rail data through a single-access platform.

Road deaths drop 16% during pandemic year

Road deaths in the UK dropped for the first time in eight years during 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic, which saw a reduction in traffic levels.

TfL data shows ‘record’ increase in people cycling

'Record' increases in the number of people cycling has been recorded in London, of more than 200% on some weekends, data from TfL has found.

London e-scooter trial starts

Transport for London (TfL) has launched a new rental e-scooter trial in partnership with London Councils and three e-scooter operators.

Government agrees £1bn funding deal with TfL

The Government has agreed a third funding and finance package for Transport for London (TfL) worth around £1.08 billion.

Virtual Smart Transport Conference: Using data to unlock future travel needs

Delegates tuning in to the Virtual Smart Transport Conference will gain access to best practice sessions from three key experts on how to use data to better plan future transport provisions.

‘Pedestrian priority' signals at London crossings

New signals are to be introduced at London road crossings to prioritise pedestrians.

TfL funding deal extended until May 28

The Government and the Mayor of London have agreed to extend the current Transport for London (TfL) funding deal.

Girl on a Tier e-scooter in front of Tower Bridge in London

London’s e-scooter trial to begin in June

London’s rental e-scooter trial will begin on June 7 in a core group of boroughs, Canary Wharf and the City of London, with more areas expected to join as the trial progresses.

Connectivity 17 May 2021

Transport-generated data: Devil is in the detail

Who owns transport-related data and who is prepared to share it? These questions, among many others, require resolution

Government extends TfL funding deal until May 2021

The Government and Mayor of London have agreed to extend the current Transport for London (TfL) funding deal until May with an additional £260 million.

London’s 9,000 buses now meet ULEZ standards

Transport for London (TfL) declares “major milestone” in tackling air pollution as London's 9,000 buses all now meet, or exceed, Euro VI emissions standard.

TfL opens two new temporary cycle lanes

TfL has opened two new temporary cycle lanes totalling almost 5.5km of space as part of the Mayor’s Streetspace programme.

Mayor of London considers 'Greater London boundary charge'

Non-residents of Greater London could be charged to drive into the city region if the Government does not agree to give the capital £500 million from vehicle excise duty (VED).

London active travel boosted during Covid-19 pandemic

Transport for London (TfL) has seen the proportion of journeys made by walking or cycling increase to as much as 46% during the Covid-19 pandemic this year.

TfL and Government strike £825m deal on Crossrail funding

Transport for London (TfL) and the Government have confirmed an agreed £825 million finance package to deliver the final phase of the Crossrail project.

TfL and Halfords partner up to reduce cycle thefts

Transport for London (TfL) has partnered with Halfords to offer a 15% discount on own brand locks to help reduce cycle theft in the capital.

Government and TfL strike deal on £1.8bn rescue funding

TfL and the Government have reached a funding agreement forecast to be worth £1.8bn to help secure services during the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.