TfL has teamed up with leading delivery companies to launch a new road safety charter, in a bid to keep motorcycle couriers safe on the capital’s roads.
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Campaign aims to reframe drivers’ perception of what counts as speeding
TfL has launched a ‘powerful’ new speeding campaign, alongside an announcement that a further 65km of roads will have 20mph limits introduced between now and the end of the year.
TfL sets out ‘bold new strategy’ for making buses safer
TfL has published a new strategy that outlines specific actions to be taken to achieve its goal of ensuring no deaths are caused by bus collisions by 2030 – and eliminating serious injuries by 2041.
Barnet announces further funding for pothole repairs
A further £8 million will be spent on road maintenance in Barnet over the next two years to help deal with potholes and the maintenance of highways.
Study ‘evidence that LTNs can be effective at reducing driving levels in inner-city areas’
Research shows residents in Lambeth started driving less once their area became a low traffic neighbourhood, relative to those living in surrounding areas.
London’s ULEZ expansion comes into force
The much discussed expansion of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), described by Sadiq Khan as a difficult but necessary decision, has come into effect.
50% of drivers exceed speed limit on 30mph roads
New statistics, which show that half of car drivers exceeded the speed limit on 30mph roads during 2022, have been described by the RAC as “concerning”.
Redbridge expands School Streets programme
More than 9,000 school children in the borough will enjoy healthier and safer school journeys as Redbridge’s School Streets programme is rolled out at a further four schools from September.
Enfield School Street to have permanent restrictions
The restrictions at Enfield’s latest School Street scheme are permanent and will apply 24 hours a day, the council has announced.
Research aims to reduce road crashes caused by sleepiness
A new research project is aiming to reduce road crashes caused by sleepiness through monitoring shift-workers who drive either as part of their work, or when commuting – with the data being used to estimate and predict motorists’ fatigue levels.









