TfL allocates £63m for public transport, walking and cycling infrastructure across boroughs

Transport for London (TfL) has allocated more than £63m in funding for London's boroughs in 2023/24 to make the capital's roads safer and more attractive for people using public transport, walking and cycling.    

TfL’s Healthy Streets funding will support boroughs to deliver new cycle routes, school streets schemes, new or upgraded pedestrian crossings, bus priority schemes and 20mph speed limits on borough roads.

TfL has allocated its funding for the next financial year which will see nearly £39m allocated to outer London boroughs and £24m to inner London boroughs.

Confirming this means that the boroughs now have certainty of funding and can look to progress their plans. The £63m is the latest allocation of the £138m made available to boroughs as part TfL's funding deal with Government last year. Boroughs have already invested £59m in walking, cycling and public transport schemes. 

Walking and Cycling Commissioner Will Norman said, "I am delighted that we have been able to award London's Boroughs with more than £63million in funding to make our streets healthier and safer. The funding will give boroughs the certainty to deliver improvements to public transport, support Vision Zero and make active travel safer and more appealing. 

"The funding will also support more active travel in outer London and help Londoners prepare for expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone. Boroughs have an essential role to play as we continue to build a safer, greener London for everyone and the Mayor and I will continue to work closely with them." 

Alex Williams, Chief Customer and Strategy Officer at TfL, said, "The Local Implementation Plan programme is vital in providing more localised investment in bus priority, walking and cycling schemes across the city. This investment will deliver benefits, especially in outer London and plays a huge role in our determination to provide a green, healthy and sustainable future for all Londoners. We look forward to working closely with the boroughs to deliver projects that make our city greener, safer and better for everyone."  

Mayor Philip Glanville, London Councils' Executive Member for Climate Change, Transport and Environment adds, "London boroughs are championing active travel solutions and are already making changes on the ground to increase healthier and greener travel options across the capital. We are committed to a strong partnership with TfL to deliver on this ambition, recognising that 95 per cent of London's streets are managed by the boroughs and City of London.   

"This funding is hugely welcome as a starting point, but we will continue to work with Government to address the funding backlog to improve London's highways infrastructure, including cycle routes, footpaths, lighting, trees, gullies, bridges and tunnels. Our soon to be launched State of the City Report has revealed this backlog now surpasses £1.5bn.   

"We look forward to working alongside TfL and government to make sure active travel is a sustainable and viable option for all Londoners wanting to make greener choices for themselves and for London's green future."

TfL’s Director of Transport Strategy and Policy Christina Calderato is joining a panel at Interchange on whether 50% of urban trips be walked, wheeled or cycled by 2030. Interchange is taking place in Birminhgham on 18/19 April. It is free to attend, you’ll find further details and registration details at https://www.interchange-uk.com/