Sadiq Khan has launched a new ‘taskforce’ dedicated to boosting the infrastructure needed to increase the take-up of electric vehicles across the Capital.
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London schools succeed in inter-school cycling competition
66% of pupils from Greenvale School in Catford, Lewisham, participated in the Big Pedal – enough to ensure the school triumphed in the ‘secondary school five-day challenge’.
Road Safety GB seeks ‘BAME specialists’
Road Safety GB has launched a new initiative to help road safety practitioners in London reach people from minority ethnic backgrounds and those living in deprived communities.
TfL given powers to stop and inspect taxis and private hire vehicles
TfL officers have been given the power to stop and inspect any taxi or private hire vehicle, without police presence, for the first time.
Val Shawcross to retire as deputy mayor for transport
Val Shawcross CBE is to step down as London’s deputy mayor for transport this summer, a position she has held since it was created in May 2016.
TfL set to begin CS11 construction in July
TfL has revealed that Cycle Superhighway 11 (CS11) will open in September 2019, with construction set to get underway in mid-July.
Elected members encouraged to participate in training session
The London Road Safety Council is holding a training session for newly-appointed elected members, designed to provide insight and understanding of the challenges faced in reducing the casualty toll on Capital’s roads.
THINK! launches new child road safety campaign
A new THINK! campaign – which includes more than 50 new child road safety resources for parents, teachers and schools – will be launched today at a school in Walthamstow.
Croydon campaign reminds motorists to watch out for bikers
Croydon Council has launched a new campaign to combat an increase in collisions involving powered two wheelers (P2W) in the borough.
Ride to Work Week returns in June
Riders and employers are being encouraged to join the motorcycle industry in promoting the benefits of commuting on two wheels, as part of an annual week-long initiative.










