Boris Johnson has announced the routs of two proposed ‘Cycle Superhighways’ which will prioritise bicycle users and provide “safe, direct and continuous routes” into central London from South Wimbledon and Barking. Transport for London is planning a total of twelve ‘Superhighways’ … [Read more...]
Mayor launches capital’s ‘summer of cycling’
May 26, 2009 By
Boris Johnson visited Trafalgar Square this morning to unveil the a package of summer cycling events in the capital, as Transport for London continues to work to increase the level of bike usage. Joined by Olympic Gold medallist James Cracknell, and children from local schools, the … [Read more...]
TfL seek bike scheme sponsor
April 29, 2009 By
Companies are being invited to submit bids to become the sponsor of London’s forthcoming cycle hire scheme. Transport for London says it is seeking a single company to sponsor the scheme for the first five years with the successful bidder’s brand appearing on the bikes and uniforms … [Read more...]
Planning applications submitted for London cycle hire scheme
April 27, 2009 By
Transport for London has began submitting planning applications for 400 cycle docking stations which will form the infrastructure backbone of the capital’s cycle hire scheme, expected to launch in May 2010. The capital’s transport authority has been working alongside officials … [Read more...]
London cycle hire scheme opens to tenders
November 18, 2008 By
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. Introduction of a cycle hire scheme was first sugested by former Mayor Ken Livingstone … [Read more...]
Johnson sets out transport vision
November 5, 2008 By
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”. In a personal paper … [Read more...]
Londoners ‘to benefit from new South Central franchise’
November 4, 2008 By
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 yesterday as Transport Minister Lord Adonis announced new requirements for the … [Read more...]
Boris opens bus lanes to motorbikes
October 27, 2008 By
‘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. Mayor Johnson says he has “long been staggered that while motorcyclists can use bus … [Read more...]
