Transport for London red routes
Transport for London red routes, officially known as the Transport for London Road Network, are a network consisting of certain major roads in Greater London under the jurisdiction of Transport for London.
Extent
[edit]These are 580 km (360 miles) of key non-motorways, which are distinguished by their red road markings and often by signage.[1][2] The network makes up 5% of the overall road network in London, but carries 30% of traffic.[3]
Transport for London also acts as a London highways authority basic advisor and in particular issues and refers to its influential Streetscape Guidance, standards for roads and streets to make London's roads safer and more efficient.[4]
List
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Policies
[edit]Lack of charging for parking
[edit]As of 2024, TfL does not charge for parking on the network.[7]
Introduction of 20 mph speed limits
[edit]In 2015, TfL introduced the introduction of a speed limit of 20 mph on certain red routes, as part of a pilot program to reduce road deaths.[8] In 2018 and 2023, TfL announced the introduction of a speed limit of 20 mph for certain red routes across central London.[9][10]
Management
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The division of Transport for London responsible for the network was known as London Streets until 2018. It was known as TfL Street Management for many years until 2007.
From 2007 London Streets used a blue and grey variant of the Transport for London roundel hosting the "Streets" name. This was withdrawn in 2014.[11]
Other highways
[edit]Motorways within London are the responsibility of National Highways.[12]
The rest of the streets are the responsibility of the London boroughs – or natural person or corporate owners predominantly in the case of the small percentage of roads that are private roads, and over which the law provides for shared responsibilities with users in the case of public rights of way.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Red routes". Transport for London. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ↑ Kelly, James W (22 September 2024). "TfL income from fines on major routes rises to £89m". BBC News. Retrieved 2 September 2026.
- ↑ Simpson, Jack (26 November 2024). "TfL to fine firms whose electric bikes block pavements". The Guardian. Retrieved 2 September 2026.
- ↑ "Streets toolkit". Transport for London. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ↑ Transport for London (TfL) (2002). "Transport for London Street Management" (PDF). Transport for London. Archived (PDF) from the original on 29 November 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ↑ Transport for London (TfL) (2015). "Pan-London Red Routes" (PDF). Transport for London. Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 November 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ↑ "Red Route Parking". Greater London Authority. 29 May 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2026.
- ↑ "Eight London red routes set for 20mph speed limit". BBC News. 13 March 2015. Retrieved 2 September 2026.
- ↑ "20mph speed limit to be set on central London roads". BBC News. 24 July 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2026.
- ↑ Rufo, Yasmin (31 March 2023). "New 20mph speed limit for five of London's boroughs". BBC News. Retrieved 2 September 2026.
- ↑ "Roundell information - Freedom of Information request to Transport for London". WhatDoTheyKnow. 29 May 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ↑ "About us - Highways England". GOV.UK. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
