TfL is to invest more than £87m to create new cycle routes to strengthen London’s growing network of Cycleways, as well as more pedestrian crossings in local neighbourhoods and funding to support School Streets schemes.
The funding is part of TfL’s three-year agreement and programme with London boroughs, which includes £87.6m of delivery in the first year, to improve road safety in the capital.
It will fund projects delivered in partnership with boroughs, who have strong expertise of local roads and transport networks across the capital.
Subject to funding in subsequent years, the boroughs have set out plans that will help deliver:
- Up to 95km of new cycle routes across the capital as part of a continued expansion of London’s network of Cycleways.
- Up to 222 new School Streets schemes – there are now around 700 School Streets across the capital
- Up to 265 new pedestrian crossings to make it safer and easier for Londoners to walk in local neighbourhoods
The confirmed funding announced today for the first year of this three-year programme is a nine per cent increase (£7.2m) on last year’s allocation.
Over the three-year programme, bus travel could also be boosted in London with 20km of new bus lanes planned as well as further measures to improve bus reliability such as changes to bus lane hours and measures to tackle congestion ‘pinch points’ where buses are routinely delayed.
The programme will also aim to deliver further projects to tackle road danger across London, including 15 new schemes at some of London’s most dangerous junctions and new boroughwide 20mph schemes.
Will Norman, London’s walking and cycling commissioner, said: “Creating greener and safer streets in London will enable more people to choose active travel to get around.
“This funding for boroughs, a significant increase on last year, shows the Mayor’s commitment to improving walking and cycling in London, and we look forward to continuing working with boroughs to build a better, safer and greener London for everyone.”
Christina Calderato, TfL’s director of strategy, said: “Boroughs play a vital role in improving local transport networks, which is why we’re really pleased to be significantly increasing our investment with them this year.
“This investment will enable boroughs across the capital to tackle road danger, increase the reliability of our bus network and contribute to the continued expansion of Cycleways in London. We will continue working closely with every borough to show that, together, we can create cleaner, safer roads across London that encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport.”
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