The London Road Safety Council has written to Transport for London (TfL) to raise concerns about a lack of funding for boroughs to deliver cycle training.
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Report examines the safety of police pursuits in London
A new report into the safety of police pursuits in London has been published, setting out a series of recommendations to reduce the associated risks.
Andy Byford appointed London’s new transport commissioner
TfL has appointed Andy Byford as the Capital’s new transport commissioner, in what is being described as a ‘pivotal moment’ for the organisation.
Free bikes for NHS workers in Wandsworth
Wandsworth Council has been working closely with St George’s Hospital NHS Trust to provide its staff with free bikes – and advice on maintaining them.
TfL issues back-to-school guidance
As schools prepare to re-open, TfL has issued new guidance stressing the importance of enabling social distancing outside school gates and on London’s roads.
LRSC chair appointed new mayor of Hillingdon
Cllr Teji Barnes, chair of the London Road Safety Council, has been elected as the new mayor of Hillingdon.
London’s riders lift the lid on safety concerns
Drivers not looking and the use of mobile phones are two of the biggest fears expressed by Capital’s riders during a recent survey.
Government funding to help TfL protect key services
A London COVID-19 task force, comprising representatives of the Government and TfL, has been established to oversee operational decisions during the crisis.
PTWs ‘perfect alternative’ during coronavirus pandemic
The Government has been criticised for failing to include motorcycles in its response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Introducing the Met’s lead on e-scooters
Fast-tracked trials of electric scooters are set to start in June, as part of the Government’s plans to transition out of lockdown restrictions.