TfL’s approach to developing aTfL’s approach to developing a sustainable transport system

Nick BromleyNick BromleyTransport for London

Summary

• Overview of TfL

• TfL’s Approach to Achieving Sustainability

– MTS & Sustainable Goals

– Committed investments

Portfolio of work programmes– Portfolio of work programmes

• Reflections and lessons learnt

Metropolitan Police Authority

LONDONDEVELOPMENTA G E N C Y

LONDON FIRE AND EMERGENCY PLANNING AUTHORITY

Surface Transport London Underground London Rail

TRAMLINKOVERGROUNDDLRUNDERGROUNDCOACHESSTREETSBUSES

Docklands Light Railway

London Overground

London Trams

London Underground

London Buses London Streets Victoria Coach Station

TAXI-PRIVATE HIREDIAL-A-RIDERIVER

River Services Dial-a-Ride Public Carriage Office

TfL’s role is to implement the Mayor’s Transport StrategyTfL s role is to implement the Mayor s Transport Strategy

Developments in London since 2000

• 7 percentage point modal shift from car to public transport, walking and cyclingp , g y g

• 40% increase in bus usage

• Highest Underground usage ever

• 90% increase in cycling

20% d ti i t ffi i• 20% reduction in traffic in central London

• Better integration (Oyster t d ti k ti )smartcard ticketing)

• Securing investment to support 2012 Olympics

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Integrated strategy developmentSpatial planning

Economic development

TransportTransport

Transport is not planned in isolation

Transport Strategy Goals

Support economic development and population growth

Enhance the quality of life for all Londoners

I th f t d it f ll L dImprove the safety and security of all Londoners

Improve transport opportunities for all LondonersImprove transport opportunities for all Londoners

Reduce transport’s contribution to climate change, and improve its resilience

Target to reduce London’s CO2 emissions by 60%and improve its resilience

Support delivery of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and its legacy

emissions by 60% by 2025

a a y p c Ga es a d ts egacy

Goals incorporate sustainable development principles

Population and employment growth, 2007 to 2031

•Population increase from opu a o c ease o7.6 to 8.8 million

•Employment increase from 4 7 to 5 5 million4.7 to 5.5 million

•More travel:•total trips up by 15%•public transport use up by 30%

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Mode Share

24 m trips per day

27 m trips per day

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Mayor’s Transport Strategy proposed outcomes includes a six per cent increase the mode share of walking, cycling and public transport by 2031

Committed investments....Committed investments....

•Tube upgrades•Crossrail•Buses•2012 GamesCycling•Cycling

•East London Line extension to Clapham

Shortfall between committed investments and 2031 requirements

Carbon dioxide emissions

I t ti f ti l

Portfolio approach to sustainability

Integration of spatial development and transport

Reducing negative impacts

Managing demand for transport

Providing further transport capacity/ improving efficiency

Integration of spatial development and transport

Improving the urban realm – shared space better for pedestrians and cyclists

Achieving the most efficient use of the transport systemp y

Future Innovations....new transport paradigm

• Dynamic management of demand to available capacity

• Smart-phone real-time data

• Operational, customer information, planning/modelling

• Achievable in 5 years

• Lowers capital investment

• Assists mobility impaired• Assists mobility impaired

• Optimises infrastructure

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The Cycle Revolution

Reducing transport’s environmental impact

Possible further additions to transport capacity

London terminals capacity upgrades and strategic

interchanges

Greater use of the River Thames

fUpgrade of all National Rail stations and services to London

Overground standards and integration with Oyster

Cycle and walking improvements

Smarter Travel

Bus services will continue to support economic growth

Carbon dioxide emissions

Reflections....

• Strong leadership

F d i ti• Focussed organisation

• Clear, well founded strategy with sustainability goals, monitoring and evaluation

• Public & stakeholder support

• Longer funding horizon

• Building on success - already made a• Building on success - already made a difference eg 7% mode share increase for public transport, walking, cycling

• Keep focussing on broad integrated• Keep focussing on broad, integrated goals – true sustainable development

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Further information

TfL http://www.tfl.gov.uk/

Mayor’s Transport Strategy http://www.london.gov.uk/publication/mayors-

transport-strategytransport-strategy

Draft London Plan http://www.london.gov.uk/shaping-london/london-

plan/strategy/download.jsp

Travel in London Report v3 (statistical information)

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/corporate/travel in london report 3 pdf/travel-in-london-report-3.pdf

nickbromley@tfl.gov.uk