London cycle hire scheme opens to tenders

Transport for London is inviting bids to run a new bike hire scheme after a study released today showed the scheme is viable and could create more than 40,000 extra daily cycle trips in central London.

Johnson sets out transport vision

London Mayor Boris Johnson has outlined his vision for the capital’s transport network and called for a “fair approach to all road users” while also promising “continued investment in policing, security, and CCTV to make the transport network safer”.

Londoners ‘to benefit from new South Central franchise’

The needs of rail users in London and across the south-east are to be put at the centre of the South Central franchise with Ministers promising better services for passengers. The promises were made as Transport Minister Lord Adonis announced new requirements for the South Central franchise and said passengers in South London and parts of Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire will benefit from more trains on key lines.

Boris opens bus lanes to motorbikes

Boris Johnson has confirmed details of an 18 month pilot scheme to assess the impact of allowing motorcycles into bus lanes on red route roads – those roads controlled by Transport for London.

TfL announces ‘cycling celebration’

TfL are holding a vibrant celebration of all things cycling related next month to mark the London set-off of the 2008 Tour of Britain.

I’m Jealous of London’s Cyclists

I love walking around the capital but, cursed with no sense of balance, I’m jealous of the estimated 45,000 cyclists set to enjoy London’s second Freewheel as they whizz past famous landmarks on car-free roads.

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