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The draft Mayor’s Transport
Strategy sets out the Mayor’s
vision for transport in
London over the next 20
years, and describes how Transport
for London (TfL) and its partners,
including the London boroughs, will
deliver that vision.
The Strategy aligns with other Mayoral
documents, including the London
Plan (the Mayor’s vision for the
development of the city), and the
Mayor’s Economic Development
Strategy. It must contain policies for
‘the promotion and encouragement of
safe, integrated, efficient and
Strategy sets out the Mayor’s
vision for transport in
London over the next 20
years, and describes how Transport
for London (TfL) and its partners,
including the London boroughs, will
deliver that vision.
The Strategy aligns with other Mayoral
documents, including the London
Plan (the Mayor’s vision for the
development of the city), and the
Mayor’s Economic Development
Strategy. It must contain policies for
‘the promotion and encouragement of
safe, integrated, efficient and
What is the
Mayor’s
Transport
Strategy?
Mayor’s
Transport
Strategy?
economic transport facilities and services to, from and within Greater London.’
Since the first Strategy was published in 2001, unprecedented numbers of people have
switched from their cars to using public transport, walking or cycling. Tube upgrades, bus
service improvements, the development of London Overground and the introduction of the
Oyster card have all improved travel in the Capital. There has been a 90 per cent increase in the
number of cycling trips and a six per cent increase in the overall mode share for public transport
– somethingfor which London is now considered a world leader.
Despite these achievements there are major challenges facing London and its transport
system. Public transport can be crowded and many of the roads are already congested, with
population and employment growth set to increase the pressure.
Parts of London suffer from poor air quality and climate change is a serious issue that needs to
be addressed. There is a need to strengthen the role of Outer London town centres in London’s
economy. It is important to improve the accessibility of the transport system and the safety and
security of people using it and ensure that journeys are as comfortable as possible. The draft
Strategy aims to meet these challenges head on and seeks to develop transport solutions that
maximise the potential of the whole of London.
The goals of the draft Transport Strategy are: supporting economic development and
population growth; enhancing the quality of life of all Londoners; improving the safety and
security of all Londoners; improving transport opportunities for all Londoners; reducing transport’
s contribution to climate change and improving its resilience and supporting delivery of the
London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and its legacy. Each of these goals is covered in
a section of this leaflet, following a summary of the proposed key improvements.
A copy of the full draft Strategy is available at london.gov.uk/shaping-london
Since the first Strategy was published in 2001, unprecedented numbers of people have
switched from their cars to using public transport, walking or cycling. Tube upgrades, bus
service improvements, the development of London Overground and the introduction of the
Oyster card have all improved travel in the Capital. There has been a 90 per cent increase in the
number of cycling trips and a six per cent increase in the overall mode share for public transport
– somethingfor which London is now considered a world leader.
Despite these achievements there are major challenges facing London and its transport
system. Public transport can be crowded and many of the roads are already congested, with
population and employment growth set to increase the pressure.
Parts of London suffer from poor air quality and climate change is a serious issue that needs to
be addressed. There is a need to strengthen the role of Outer London town centres in London’s
economy. It is important to improve the accessibility of the transport system and the safety and
security of people using it and ensure that journeys are as comfortable as possible. The draft
Strategy aims to meet these challenges head on and seeks to develop transport solutions that
maximise the potential of the whole of London.
The goals of the draft Transport Strategy are: supporting economic development and
population growth; enhancing the quality of life of all Londoners; improving the safety and
security of all Londoners; improving transport opportunities for all Londoners; reducing transport’
s contribution to climate change and improving its resilience and supporting delivery of the
London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and its legacy. Each of these goals is covered in
a section of this leaflet, following a summary of the proposed key improvements.
A copy of the full draft Strategy is available at london.gov.uk/shaping-london