Transport for London (TfL) has announced that more than 51km of new cycle routes and 400 new pedestrian crossings delivered following 2024 funding allocations.
The news comes after TfL and London’s boroughs released new data showing the scale of improvements delivered on London’s streets between April 2024 and April 2025.
The schemes have used £80.85m of TfL’s Local Implementation Plan funding, to support borough-led projects that enhance walking and cycling infrastructure, reduce road danger, improve air quality, and encourage active travel.
In 2024/25, this funding has enabled boroughs to deliver:
- More than 400 new pedestrian crossings have been installed with 61 new signal-controlled crossings, 108 zebra crossings and 232 uncontrolled crossings. 12km footways have also been widened
- 51km of new permanent cycle routes have been constructed, with 1,673 publicly accessible cycle parking spaces created, plus 10,000 residential and 900 school cycle parking spaces
- Funding has also enabled 16,631 adults and 51,190 children to be trained with vital cycling skills
- 150 more School Streets have been introduced, with the total now standing at more than 800 across London
- 64 bus stops have been given accessibility upgrades, and 2.8km of new bus lanes to improve journey times and reliability
- Seven new schemes to reduce traffic on local roads were introduced, 15 experimental schemes were made permanent, and 26 new road closures have been implemented to reduce through-traffic and improve local air quality
- Over 50,000 square metres of pipes and sewers have been delivered to help prevent flooding and increase climate resilience
TfL also stated that it will continue partnering with London’s boroughs to improve road safety across the capital throughout the three-year programme.
Boroughs have set out plans to help deliver 222 new School Streets schemes and up to 95km of new cycle routes by 2027/28.
London’s Walking and Cycling Commissioner, Will Norman, said: “This impressive data highlights the power of working in partnership, with TfL’s expertise and London boroughs’ deep local knowledge combining to create streets that truly reflect the needs of their communities.
“This ongoing work to make it easier and safer for Londoners to choose walking or cycling for shorter journeys is vital in achieving the Mayor’s Vision Zero target and building a healthier, more sustainable city for all.”
Achievements and innovations in sustainable transport planning will be recognised and celebrated at the fourth annual CiTTi Awards on 25 November 2025 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Visit www.cittiawards.co.uk to learn more about this unmissable event for the UK’s transportation sector!
