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About London
London has 7.2 million citizens, and on any one day the total number of people living, learning, working or visiting can reach 12 million. The population of London is expected to grow considerably over the next 10 years, with a huge increase in jobs and homes, particularly focused on currently under-utilised land in East London. Between 2005 and 2025 it is estimated the an additional 4 million journeys will be undertaken in London (from 27.2m to 31.2m per year) and if the transport network is to cope with this level of traffic then 5m journeys need to be transferred to walking or cycling.
Transport Issues
The population of London is now 7.5m people, it has increased by 10% in 10 years. Each day there are 6.3m bus journeys and 3m tube journeys made in London. There are 2,500 schools with over 1m pupils. It is estimated that 15% of household spend is on transport. These issues put an incredible strain on transport services.
The challenge is to keep London moving. Estimates predict a rise in the total number of journeys within London of 4m by 2025. But the mayor of London has imposed a target of a 60% reduction in CO2 emissions from transport. There is no additional capacity for the extra trips so London must think creatively to reduce the number of additional journeys and to address the CO2 reduction target.
London in COMMERCE
There is already a lot of activity in London in relation to mobility plans. This is being coordinated through Transport for London (TfL).
31 of the 33 London municipalities have a Travel Plan
TFL has launched a package of support for business within the London area. The support is provided for both small and large organisations and consists of assistance with staff travel surveys and the development of action plans designed to increase use of sustainable transport options. In addition TfL are monitoring the modal shift that results from the introduction of mobility plans through a system called I Trace. This will enable TfL to see the impact of mobility plans and to see which are the most effective measures.
London will be working with the other COMMERCE partners to provide good practice guidance and to share their experiences in mobility management. As a leader city, London will host visits and placements from the learner cities within COMMERCE to build capacity and increase skills and knowledge. London will also be seeking to further develop and increase the take up of mobility plans by employers within the London area.
London will:
| • | Share knowledge and experience of travel plans to the consortium | |
| • | Engage London’s Travel Plan officers | |
| • | Help agree standards and travel plan guide | |
| • | Support Induction Seminars – Training | |
| • | Disseminate notion of common standard | |
| • | Good practice guide | |
| • | Travel Plan Awards |
For more information about mobility planning in London click here: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/
About Us
London European Partnership for Transport (LEPT)
LEPT was established in April 2006 as a new partnership organisation to increase the level of coordination and involvement of London and London boroughs in Europe, particularly related to the sustainable transport agenda. LEPT is the Lead Partner for the COMMERCE project.
