The ‘UK’s first ultra-low emission streets’ have become operational in Shoreditch, as part of a ‘pioneering’ new scheme to reduce pollution in the area.
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Active school commutes ‘could remove 250,000 cars from London’s roads’
Parents and children in London are being encouraged to walk or cycle to school, instead of driving, in a bid to reduce the number of cars travelling on the Capital’s roads.
Riders select protective clothing as top safety tip
Two-thirds of London’s motorcyclists believe wearing protective clothing in all weather is the best way to stay safe while out on the road.
Places still available at Older Road User Conference
More than 140 people have already registered to attend an older driver conference taking place in London later this month – with places still available for anyone wishing to attend.
Q2 ‘a significant addition to London’s emerging cycle network’
A new 12km route – which will enable people to cycle from east London into the city centre – has officially opened.
City of London to pilot ‘low-emission’ road
The City of London Corporation is drawing up plans for a pilot scheme that would allow only electric cars and plug-in hybrids on a prominent road within the Square Mile.
Meet the new LRSC Chair
Hello to all our members. I am Cllr Teji Barnes, the new chairman of the London Road Safety Council. I have been an elected member of the LRSC since May 2014, which is the length of time I have been a councillor. The London borough I represent is Hillingdon. Historically, my background stemmed from the […]
VR film launched to improve understanding between cyclists and HGV drivers
A new virtual reality film, designed to provide vulnerable road users with a better understanding of what HGV drivers can and cannot see, has been launched by the Met Police and TfL.
Autonomous vehicles: London boroughs host data gathering exercise
A UK company has started data gathering in two London boroughs as part of plans to trial a shared driverless passenger service in the Capital next year.
Teji Barnes appointed new LRSC chair
Cllr Teji Barnes has been appointed as the new chair of the London Road Safety Council.







