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fromTime Out London
9 hours ago

London's legendary Billingsgate market is being turned into a new neighbourhood with 10,000 homes

Tower Hamlets Council promotes redevelopment plans for 10,000 new homes near Billingsgate Fish Market to address London's housing shortage.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

Millions of drivers hit the roads for Easter despite soaring fuel costs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

According to a survey of over 13,000 members conducted by the AA, an estimated 21.7 million journeys are expected across the UK on Thursday, making this one of the busiest Easters in recent years.
Europe news
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

National app could end parking headaches for drivers

The National Parking Platform initiative aims to simplify parking payments by allowing drivers to use one app for multiple services.
fromwww.amny.com
20 hours ago

AOC urges Hochul to scrap plan that would widen Cross Bronx Expressway | amNewYork

Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the need to protect the community, stating, 'On behalf of my constituents and nearly 64,000 local residents impacted by this project, I am requesting that your administration reject any plans to expand the Cross Bronx Expressway beyond its current footprint.'
NYC politics
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

The Ford government wants the power to set transit fares in Ontario | CBC News

The Ontario government proposes to regulate transit fares to create a unified fare structure across the province.
London food
fromianVisits
2 days ago

Free DLR and bus journeys near Silvertown Tunnel get last-minute extension

Free DLR and bus services at Silvertown tunnel extended until May 26, 2026.
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Friday's Headlines: Margin For Terror Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The first three months of 2026 were among the three safest first-three-month periods since records started being kept at the dawn of the Automobile Age, with only 42 fatalities from car crashes in New York City.
Alternative transportation
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Editorial | Finding the fare' way forward, for New Yorkers and the budget | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani's plan for a fare-free bus system faces funding challenges, but the City Council proposes expanding the Fair Fares program for low-income New Yorkers.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 days ago

The Hopkins Street battle is back: Berkeley reopens 'toxic' debate over bike lane

Cyclists protested for protected bike lanes on Hopkins Street, but city officials shelved the project, leading to ongoing safety and mobility concerns.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The Voorhees law of traffic: when overtaken slow cars seem to always catch up at a red light

Mathematics reveals that the perception of slower cars catching up at traffic lights is an illusion, as spacing remains constant on average.
#london-transport
London
fromianVisits
1 day ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport is undergoing significant upgrades and changes, including pay rises for staff and new train services.
fromTime Out London
2 days ago
London food

Six major train and tube lines in London will be hit by closures this weekend

Major train and tube lines in London will face significant closures during the Easter bank holiday weekend.
London
fromianVisits
1 day ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport is undergoing significant upgrades and changes, including pay rises for staff and new train services.
London food
fromTime Out London
2 days ago

Six major train and tube lines in London will be hit by closures this weekend

Major train and tube lines in London will face significant closures during the Easter bank holiday weekend.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

M23 crash shuts motorway near Gatwick for hours sparking 5-mile tailback

A serious crash on the M23 near Gatwick Airport has caused significant congestion and delays, impacting travel plans for the Easter weekend.
London food
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Roadchef secures 75-year leases to unlock 300m motorway investment

Roadchef will invest over £300 million to upgrade motorway service areas and expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure over the next five years.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Cyclist (20s) dies following collision with truck in Dublin city centre

A cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of an incident in Dublin, prompting ongoing investigations and traffic disruptions.
#congestion-pricing
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago
New York City

Transit officials announce clean air investments in South Bronx thanks to congestion pricing revenue | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
New York City

Congestion pricing: NYC subways saw millions more riders during Manhattan toll program's first year, transit group finds | amNewYork

fromFuturism
2 months ago
New York City

The Hard Numbers Show That the Results of NYC Congestion Pricing Have Been Absolutely Incredible

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Transit officials announce clean air investments in South Bronx thanks to congestion pricing revenue | amNewYork

Congestion pricing funds will replace diesel trucks with hybrid models to reduce air pollution in the city.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Expert Analysis | Congestion pricing survives federal challenge for now | amNewYork

The court upheld New York City's congestion pricing program, rejecting attempts by the U.S. Department of Transportation to rescind federal approval.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Congestion pricing: NYC subways saw millions more riders during Manhattan toll program's first year, transit group finds | amNewYork

New York's congestion pricing program drove a 7.7% increase in subway ridership to 1.3 billion rides in its first year, with over 90 million additional trips compared to the previous year.
fromFuturism
2 months ago
New York City

The Hard Numbers Show That the Results of NYC Congestion Pricing Have Been Absolutely Incredible

#journalism
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago
UK news

Easter bank holiday travel chaos as drivers face busiest weekend on UK roads

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago
UK news

Multiple pedestrians struck by car in Derby city centre as man arrested

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Easter bank holiday travel chaos as drivers face busiest weekend on UK roads

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Multiple pedestrians struck by car in Derby city centre as man arrested

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Metrolink's 550k boss Sean Sweeney quits in fresh blow to transport project

Mr. Sweeney departs from MetroLink due to personal reasons after two years, prompting an international search for his replacement.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Police van crashes into car on busy south London street - five people rushed to hospital

Five people were hospitalized after a police van and a car collided in south-east London.
Alternative transportation
fromianVisits
3 days ago

London's delivery riders get dedicated cycle hubs in push to tidy up gig economy

Cycle hubs in London provide e-bike rentals and maintenance for couriers, addressing their unique challenges and promoting safer, more efficient cycling.
London politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Less than two weeks into the job, Dublin Bus CEO Billy Hann was grilled by politicians over the reliability of its service

Billy Hann aims to improve Dublin Bus services through structural changes informed by his aviation background.
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

London travel news LIVE: Victoria station repairs sparks delays to several services

Passengers at London Victoria station face disruptions due to urgent track repairs affecting multiple train routes.
fromianVisits
4 days ago

Shh... future Crossrail 2 trains beneath Oxford Street expected to be library-quiet

The building, an office block with shops on the ground floor, is at the eastern end of Oxford Street, just north of Soho Square, and sits above the possible route of the Crossrail 2 railway, if/when it is eventually built.
London
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Councils pressed to use universal parking app to cut 'unfair' fines

The government is promoting a nationwide parking payment app to reduce fines and simplify payments for drivers across England.
London food
fromianVisits
3 days ago

Over 8.6 million journeys made as contactless rail spreads across South East

The expansion of contactless travel tickets in the South East has recorded over 8.6 million journeys by February 2026.
London
fromianVisits
5 days ago

More London Overground services introduced from this May

More London Overground trains will operate between Clapham Junction and Shepherd's Bush starting May 2026, increasing capacity significantly.
#derby
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

UK police arrest suspect after car hits pedestrians

Seven people suffered serious injuries when a car drove into pedestrians in Derby, and a suspect has been arrested on multiple charges.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Man arrested in Derby after car hits multiple pedestrians, with some seriously injured

A man was arrested after a car hit and injured pedestrians in Derby, with some injuries reported as serious.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

UK police arrest suspect after car hits pedestrians

Seven people suffered serious injuries when a car drove into pedestrians in Derby, and a suspect has been arrested on multiple charges.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Man arrested in Derby after car hits multiple pedestrians, with some seriously injured

A man was arrested after a car hit and injured pedestrians in Derby, with some injuries reported as serious.
fromSustainable Bus
6 days ago

Scotland allocates 45 million for over 330 zero-emission buses and coaches - Sustainable Bus

The ScotZEB3 programme will deliver a total of 334 vehicles, comprising 227 buses and 107 coaches, to be integrated into fleets operated by companies including Stagecoach, Lothian, First Bus, Ember and Rock Road.
Alternative transportation
#road-infrastructure
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Cost of fixing Britain's pothole crisis hits record 18.6bn - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

England and Wales road repair costs reach record £18.6 billion with only 51% of local roads in good condition, despite increased government funding failing to prevent continued deterioration.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Why more drivers are hitting hidden' potholes on UK roads

Pothole-related incidents surged in early 2025 due to heavy rainfall concealing road damage, with February reports reaching 3.5 times the previous year's level.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Cost of fixing Britain's pothole crisis hits record 18.6bn - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

England and Wales road repair costs reach record £18.6 billion with only 51% of local roads in good condition, despite increased government funding failing to prevent continued deterioration.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Why more drivers are hitting hidden' potholes on UK roads

Pothole-related incidents surged in early 2025 due to heavy rainfall concealing road damage, with February reports reaching 3.5 times the previous year's level.
London food
fromianVisits
5 days ago

Lea Bridge station set for new ticket hall, gates and cycle hub in long-planned rebuild

Reconstruction of Lea Bridge station entrance is set to begin in summer 2026, enhancing accessibility and facilities after six years of planning.
London
fromTime Out London
6 days ago

A vast new 13 million cycle route is coming to northwest London

The C72 cycleway will enhance cycling safety and connectivity between Wembley Central and Harlesden in northwest London.
London food
fromianVisits
4 days ago

Berrylands station to close for four months this summer

Berrylands station will close for four months for £6 million upgrades, including new platforms and improved facilities.
London
fromTime Out London
5 days ago

This London train line is getting new services to one of the city's most exciting new destinations

Olympia's £1.3 billion redevelopment will enhance accessibility with increased Mildmay line train services starting May 2026.
#albert-bridge
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

With Albert Bridge now shut for a year, what is going on with London's crossings?

Albert Bridge, a fragile structure, requires £8.5 million in repairs and is expected to reopen within a year.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

This major London bridge will be shut to cars until 2027 - here's how to avoid the disruption

Albert Bridge will be closed to vehicles for repairs until 2027 due to structural issues, but remains open for pedestrians and cyclists.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

With Albert Bridge now shut for a year, what is going on with London's crossings?

Albert Bridge, a fragile structure, requires £8.5 million in repairs and is expected to reopen within a year.
#tfl
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

13 London bus routes are getting reduced - full list of service changes

TfL is adjusting bus timetables to address declining passenger numbers and current traffic levels.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

13 London bus routes are getting reduced - full list of service changes

TfL is adjusting bus timetables to address declining passenger numbers and current traffic levels.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

A new London Superloop bus route launches next week: exact date, stops and everything you need to know

The SL12 bus route enhances connectivity in east London, linking areas to the Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth line.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

London travel news LIVE: M25 traffic chaos as motorway closed after three-lorry crash

The M25 clockwise is closed between junctions 27 and 28 near Brentwood due to a three-lorry crash causing diesel spillage across three lanes, with closure expected throughout the afternoon for resurfacing.
London
fromTime Out London
6 days ago

Inside the 124-year-old London foot tunnel set for a massive restoration

Greenwich foot tunnel is set for a full regeneration to improve safety and accessibility for daily commuters.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Fined drivers to get refunds after LTNs scrapped

Croydon council will refund drivers fined under scrapped Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes after a High Court ruling deemed them unlawful.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Less than 10% of pothole compensation claims are successfully paid to drivers - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

English motorists filed over £10 million in pothole damage claims during 2024/25, but fewer than 10% were approved, with only £666,712 paid out from nearly 10,000 claims.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'I can count on one hand the times I am offered a Tube seat'

Pregnant commuters often struggle to find seats on public transport despite the Baby on Board badge initiative.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

No quick fix for London's potholes, report warns

London's road network faces a critical maintenance crisis with 20% of carriageways having less than five years of structural life remaining and a repair backlog exceeding £1.22 billion.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

TfL considering extra charges for SUV drivers travelling in London

Oversized models, such as large SUVs, make it harder for drivers to see people walking and cycling nearby. SUVs are 14 per cent more likely to kill people walking and cycling than other passenger cars, and 77 per cent more likely to kill children up to the age of 18 in England.
London politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Motorists warned to cut 'non-essential journeys' or pay the price - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The longer this conflict goes on, the more effect it will have on the cost of oil. Any time Brent Crude passes $100 per barrel raises concern across the markets, for the haulage industry and drivers. There will be gradual increases in pump prices, but this shouldn't happen overnight, as fuel has been purchased at previous prices.
UK news
#london-public-transport
London food
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

TfL has revealed plans for a new express bus service in south London

TfL approved the SL15 Superloop service linking Clapham Junction and Eltham, launching in 2027, with 91% of consultation respondents supporting the route.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Mayor spends 20m to encourage more bus trips

London's mayor allocates £20 million to boost bus ridership through fare innovation, including reduced and free fares, addressing declining passenger numbers and sluggish bus speeds.
London food
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

TfL has revealed plans for a new express bus service in south London

TfL approved the SL15 Superloop service linking Clapham Junction and Eltham, launching in 2027, with 91% of consultation respondents supporting the route.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Mayor spends 20m to encourage more bus trips

London's mayor allocates £20 million to boost bus ridership through fare innovation, including reduced and free fares, addressing declining passenger numbers and sluggish bus speeds.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

A40 to shut for more than a month for safety works

The A40 Westway in west London will close for over a month from March 20 to late April for critical safety maintenance on the flyover structure, affecting up to 96,000 daily vehicles.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

SUV drivers could face extra charges for driving in London

London authorities are reviewing charges for SUVs due to their increased danger to pedestrians and cyclists, with plans for expanded 20mph zones and reduced speed limits.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Number of crashes increases on 'maxed out' M50 motorway, as transport authority issues capacity warning

Dublin’s M50 carries the highest traffic, incidents, and collisions, with more crashes in the first ten months of last year than in all of 2024.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Mayor to consider new charges for SUVs in London

London's mayor is considering charging large SUVs to drive in the capital due to research showing they create intensifying safety risks and are more likely to kill pedestrians in collisions.
#london-traffic
#congestion-charge
#m50-motorway
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Person killed by Tube was blocked from safe spot

A London Underground passenger died after falling onto tracks at Ickenham station because communication cables blocked their escape route to a safe under-platform recess.
London politics
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

London councils to share 95m for safer roads and new cycle routes

London councils receive £94.8 million from Transport for London to fund neighbourhood safety, cycling infrastructure, pedestrian crossings, and bus service improvements through the Healthy Streets programme.
#low-traffic-neighbourhoods
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Low-traffic zones unlawful, High Court rules

Six Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in south London were ruled unlawful because their primary purpose was generating revenue through enforcement rather than improving road safety.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Low-traffic zones unlawful, High Court rules

Six Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in south London were ruled unlawful because their primary purpose was generating revenue through enforcement rather than improving road safety.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Most of Britain's smart motorways are poor value for money, official reports find

Official evaluations from National Highways, some of which had been held back by the Department for Transport (DfT) since completion in 2023, showed that a slew of big projects to convert the hard shoulder on the M1, M4, M6 and M25 were rated as poor or very poor value. The AA said the long-awaited reports revealed smart motorways had been a catastrophic waste of time, money and effort, although the government said they showed the project could allow more vehicles to travel safely.
UK politics
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Action urged over violence against transport staff

Nearly 10,500 cases of workplace violence against London transport staff were recorded annually, causing serious injuries including broken bones and noses, with many incidents unreported.
UK news
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

London tube fares are going up in price this week - here's how much more you will pay in every travel zone

TfL is increasing London Underground and TfL rail fares by an average of 5.8% from March 1, 2026, with some fares rising up to 10%.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

1million redesign of junctions by Putney Bridge branded a 'disaster'

A £1 million road redesign near Putney Bridge prioritizing pedestrians and cyclists increased congestion, gridlocked roads and displaced traffic onto side streets.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Eoin O'Malley: Congestion charges won't be popular, but they are our only way out of a jam

High congestion and driving charges for city-centre access make using the bus a more attractive option.
London politics
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Green light given to pedestrianise Oxford Street as traffic sees red

Transport for London will pedestrianise Oxford Street between Great Portland Street and Orchard Street, removing all road traffic from this major shopping area.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Cuts to speed limits blamed as London's roads found to be slowest of any capital city in the world

Low average speeds in London are often interpreted as extreme congestion but that misses the full picture.
London
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Why did one of Britain's busiest tunnels have to close?

An oversized vehicle entered the smaller Dartford tunnel, damaging critical safety systems and forcing a 30-hour closure and major northbound delays.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

New London Superloop bus route to launch

The SL11 Superloop express will link Abbey Wood and North Greenwich with limited-stop, faster service and free pay-as-you-go travel during its first week.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Action needed after man hit by Tube, warns coroner

Brian Mitchell, 72, was killed by a train terminating at Stratford on 26 December 2023. The emergency brakes were not applied by any of the four incoming train operators, the inquest into his death heard. Mitchell had spent almost an hour at the end of the platform before he fell on to the track. He had 272mg of alcohol in his system, more than three times the legal driving limit.
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