TfL is boosting cycle routes in all London boroughs with £88 million in funding
At the tail end of 2024, Transport for London (TfL) revealed that the capital's cycleway network had just hit an impressive landmark. London's map of routes dedicated to those on two wheels had been extended to cover a whopping 400 kilometres, making it officially one of the world's most bicycle-friendly cities.
All of which is very impressive, but TfL isn't stopping there. The transport body has announced that it will be pumping a further £87.6 million into a road safety programme delivering new cycle routes and more pedestrian crossings, and supporting more School Streets schemes.
TfL's investment will be spread across all 32 of London's boroughs and the City of London, and the £88-odd million number will be spent in the first year alone. The government body will partner with boroughs to deliver the improvements.
Over three years, London could get up to 95 kilometres of new cycle routes, 222 new School Streets schemes and 265 new pedestrian crossings. During the same period, TfL is hoping to boost bus travel with 20km more bus lanes.
Commenting on the investment, walking and cycling commissioner Will Norman said: 'Creating greener and safer streets in London will enable more people to choose active travel to get around, and this is vital to achieving the Mayor's environmental targets.
'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.'
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