#Transport for #London (TfL) is inviting #Barking and #Dagenham residents to take part in ‘The Big Shift’ during Innovation Week, exploring why some people choose to drive rather than use public transport, cycling or walking. Insights will help reduce congestion and support the Mayor’s target for 80% of trips by active travel or public transport by 2041.

The workshop involves parents or carers of children aged 4–11, new drivers aged 17–19, and residents aged 65 and over. Participants attend two one-hour in-person sessions on 12 June in Barking and Dagenham and 22 June at TfL offices. The first explores travel motivations; the second reviews and judges ideas developed by #TfL staff.

Participants receive a £50 voucher. Places are limited and not guaranteed. Applications close 31 May 2026, with successful applicants notified by 5 June. Eligibility and demographic questions must be completed to apply.
https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/the-big-shift

A Mayor decision taken by Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, within the Good Growth Directorate, concerns #Transport for #London support for the statutory consultation on the draft London Plan (MD3503). The Mayor must consult on the Spatial #Development #Strategy for Greater London, with a minimum 12-week consultation planned for Summer 2026.

TfL will provide technical support including publishing on the GLA engagement platform, accessibility compliance, and managing a supplier for consultation responses. The GLA Planning and #Regeneration Unit retains responsibility for policy, engagement, communications and reporting.

The Mayor will delegate functions to #TfL and approve transfer of up to £100,000 to cover staffing, Easy Read materials, British Sign Language and audio formats, and contingency. The Executive Director of Good #Growth will finalise payments. The approach aims to ensure statutory compliance, accessibility, and efficient delivery.
https://www.london.gov.uk/md3503-london-plan-consultation-support

Highlights of the agenda reports pack (including the Commissioner's Report) for the 26 May 2026 #Transport for #London ⦵ Board meeting:

🚇 Piccadilly Line Upgrade: New walk-through, air-conditioned #trains (2024 Stock) with improved accessibility and 10% extra capacity; entry to service expected Dec 2026–Jun 2027 due to integration delays
🚈 DLR B23 Fleet: 54 new trains delivering over 60% capacity increase, with phased reintroduction from late summer 2026 braking/software fixes
🚌 Buses: Over 2950 zero-emission #buses in service, expansion of bus lanes and ongoing investment in reliability
📊 Demand: Post-pandemic stabilisation, with Tube and Elizabeth line resilience but softer bus usage
💷 Finances: #TfL remains on track for a surplus, supported by cost savings and alternative revenues despite passenger income gaps
🌱 Mayor’s Transport Strategy Continued cycling expansion, air quality improvements, decarbonisation progress, housing delivery via Places for London

https://board.tfl.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=138&MId=975

#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:

✈️ #TfL has released a February 2026 policy paper on Heathrow expansion following a Freedom of Information request. The document sets out TfL and the Mayor of London’s concerns over the environmental and transport impacts of a proposed third runway at #Heathrow. It warns expansion could increase aircraft movements by 58 per cent and add more than 40,000 daily vehicle trips unless major public transport investment is secured. The paper highlights risks to carbon targets, air quality, noise levels and road congestion, while noting changes since the original Airports National Policy Statement in 2018, including the Elizabeth line, #ULEZ expansion and tighter climate obligations. TfL says any revised policy must include binding environmental conditions, stronger public transport targets and safeguards to prevent worsening pollution and congestion.

"A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm."

This sad fuck attacking a bus driver in the early hours of Monday morning, why are men so pathetic?

https://www.mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/london-bus-driver-fight-life-33966930

#London #TFL #Masculinity

The case for enhancing cross-boundary bus services for London and the Home Counties to end the postcode lottery

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://clondoner92.blogspot.com/2026/05/the-case-for-enhancing-cross-boundary.html

Go-Ahead #London has introduced 13 electric Alexander Dennis Enviro100EV #buses on #TfL route 322 between Crystal Palace and Clapham Common. Operated from Sydenham Garage since 25 April, the buses run every 15 minutes and form part of a wider fleet of 60 Enviro100EV midibuses already in service or due to join the operator.

The 8.5m single-deck buses are designed for busy urban routes and narrow streets, carrying 21 seated passengers and up to 24 standing. Powered by a Driventic VEDS driveline and 354kWh batteries, they are built for intensive city use and come with a 15-year battery warranty.

The launch marks the first electric buses based at Go-Ahead London’s new Sydenham depot and takes the operator’s zero-emission fleet in the capital to more than 1,000 vehicles.
https://www.alexander-dennis.com/go-ahead-london-takes-13-electric-alexander-dennis-enviro100ev-for-crystal-palace-clapham-route/