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Transport for London - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Transport for London (TfL) is a local government body responsible for the transport system throughout the City of London and Greater London in England. TfL is controlled by a board whose members are appointed by the Mayor of London, a position currently held by Ken Livingstone, who also chairs the Board. Transport for London was created in 2000 as part of the Greater London Authority by the Greater London Authority Act 1999. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Transport_for_London   (938 words)

Greater London Authority - Transport The Mayor is responsible for producing an integrated transport strategy for London and for consulting the London Assembly, Transport for London (TfL), boroughs and others on the strategy. London TravelWatch, a body appointed by and reporting to the Assembly, deals with complaints about transport in London. The Commissioner of Transport for London, Peter Hendy, heads TfL and is responsible for operational issues. www.london.gov.uk /approot/gla/transport.jsp   (444 words)

[No title] TfL was created specifically to bring together the organisations with responsibility for the Capital's transport under the guidance and charge of the elected Mayor. TfL currently manages London buses, the Docklands Light Railway, and a network of major roads, although the London Boroughs remain responsible for 95% of the smaller roads in the Capital. Responsibility for the London Undetground was transferred to Transport for London in July 2003. www.go-london.gov.uk /londongovernment/organisation.aspx?orgID=20   (130 words)

London London is successful at attracting investment and 375 of the world's top 500 companies have London offices. London's success would not be achievable without its transport system which moves a phenomenal number of people. London is also served by five international airports (including Heathrow, the busiest international airport in the world) which process over 116 million passengers a year. www.dft.gov.uk /stellent/groups/dft_localtrans/documents/divisionhomepage/037897.hcsp   (149 words)

London Transport / Designing Modern Britain - Design Museum Exhibition : Design Patron (1933-) - Design/Designer ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) Now the butt of stand-up comedians’ jokes for scruffiness and inefficiency, in the 1930s the London Transport network of underground trains, buses and trams was regarded as the world’s most progressive public transport system and a role model of enlightened corporate patronage of contemporary art and design. Among the earliest – and most enduring – manifestations of London Transport design is the bar and circle of the roundel symbol, the first version of which was introduced in 1908 with a solid red circle at the centre. The foundation of London Transport as a new entity in 1933 coupled with the expansion of its network, notably the extension of the Piccadilly Line, offered a rich opportunity for Frank Pick and his team to embark on an ambitious programme of construction and reconstruction of stations, ticket offices and termini. www.designmuseum.org /design/london-transport   (2180 words)

London Transport - Bus London Buses are a popular form of public transportation in London. Bus stops are marked by a London Transport 'BUS STOP' circular sign with a line through the middle which has either a white or Red background. A good introduction to the sights of London are the hop on hop off tours on double-decker buses with English-speaking guides or a taped commentary in various languages. www.londonby.com /transpor/trans5.htm   (455 words)

Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority Transport for London financial success allows planned bus fare increase to be cut by two thirds The 'We are Londoners, We are One' campaign celebrates the fact that London is one of the most diverse cities in the world. www.london.gov.uk   (200 words)

Transport in London London is served by a variety of Airport, which serve many different destinations within the UK, Europe and Worldwide. London River Services is a venture backed by Transport for London to ease congestion on the roads and other forms of public transport by opening up the river to commuter passenger travel. London Underground is the oldest and one of the largest subway systems in the world. www.infotransport.co.uk /localtransport/london.php   (364 words)

Transport for London |   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) Transport for London (TfL) is the integrated body responsible for the capital's transport system. TfL is accountable for both the planning and delivery of transport facilities, which enables it to take a truly integrated approach to how people, goods and services move around London. TfL is directed by a management board whose Members are chosen for their understanding of transport matters and appointed by Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London, who chairs the TfL Board. www.greenfleetawards.co.uk /transportforlondon   (209 words)

Transport London Resources & Information - transport for london The transport of London has, since 1933, been under a single control central london to oxford transport with various names. The LPTB was also empowered london transport london transport timetable to enter into co-ordination agreements with the main line companies concerning their London area suburban services. In all some 92 transport and ancillary undertakings, with a total capital of c£120 million, came under the authority of the LPTB. www.bizhisto.com /Biz-Retail-Companies-Ti---V/Transport-London.html   (472 words)

London First - Transport   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) Improving London’s transport infrastructure is a top priority for London First and its members. A safe, comfortable, efficient and reliable transport system is essential to the creation of an attractive place in which to do business, live, work and invest. As the London commuter rail network does not stop at the GLA boundary, the Department for Transport undertook to consult on the possibility of extending the Mayor’s power to specify and pay for services in an area outside the London boundary. www.london-first.co.uk /key_sectors/transport.asp   (480 words)

Transport for London   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) In the build up to London hosting the Grand Départ of the Tour de France in July 2007, for which Bradley will be a strong contender, they will both work with TfL to excite Londoners about cycling, which is a quick, cheap, healthy and environmentally friendly way to get around the capital. The number of recorded cycle journeys on London's major roads has doubled during the past five years and the number of cyclists killed or seriously injured has fallen by 40 per cent in the same period. Organisations that work with communities in London, such as charities, not-for-profit groups and schools, are being invited to apply for grants of up to £5,000 to fund cycling projects throughout the capital. www.londoncyclesport.com /news_2006_ctc/tfl_brad.html   (647 words)

Ming the Mechanic: Transport of London sucks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) The original site was taken down, and is still down, because Transport of London's lawyers contacted the owner of the site, and forced him to take it down because the Tube logo and the map is their "intellectual property". We act for Transport for London (“TfL”) and Transport Trading Limited (“TTL”) who are respectively the owner and the licensee of an extensive portfolio of intellectual property rights including the world‑famous bar and circle device (“the Roundel”) and the tube map (“the Map”). Transport for London is a public authority under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and so, from 1 January 2005, any information held by Transport for London, and its subsidiary companies, is accessible by the public on written request, subject to certain limited exemptions. ming.tv /flemming2.php/__show_article/_a000010-001665.htm   (2176 words)

London Transport London has a comprehensive transport system with buses, the Underground (or tube), British Rail train services, trams and even ferries connecting all parts of the city. London Transport's bus network is divided into two zones with 2 fares applying. Travel cards are valid on all forms of public transport in London, including the Underground, buses, and overland trains. www.longtermteachers.com /London_transport.htm   (462 words)

Transport in London There are 3 main forms of transport in London and they are The Tube, Taxi's and buses of which the tube is the easiest way to get around London. Black cabs in London are world famous as are the drivers for their knowledge of London Streets. The travelcard is valid for use on the London underground, buses and the Docklands light railway. www.heathrowairportguide.co.uk /london-transport.html   (150 words)

Transport for London   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) This fund is designed to help local people cycling in their areas and is part of a push to get people on their bikes or to take part in cycle events. The partnership of TfL with the London Cycling Campaign, CTC the national cyclists' organisation, Sustrans and London Cycle Sport (that's us) helps provide a unique support network to help people consider events and projects and apply for support. London's cycle clubs could make use of the fund for their events and rides. www.londoncyclesport.com /news_2005_ctc/tfl_fund.html   (229 words)

london's transport history   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) From the introduction of the horse bus in 1829 to the latest developments such as fuel cell buses, moving people around London for work and pleasure was and continues to be an integral part of the success of London as a capital city. For a social history of London's public transport from 1829 to 2000 see London's transport history. This is necessarily an overview of the major transport developments in London during the past two centuries. www.ltmuseum.co.uk /research/londons_transport.shtml   (136 words)

[uk.transport.london] Frequently Asked Questions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) East London The East London Line is eight km (five miles) in length and serves seven stations (eight in peak periods) between Whitechapel (Shoreditch in peak periods and on Sunday mornings) and New Cross or New Cross Gate. Common to all the lines on the London Underground is both the gauge of the tracks, which is the standard 1,432mm (4 ft 8.5 in), and the electric supply system, 630 volts dc (direct current) with separate positive and negative rails. London Transport have their own Travel Information Service on 020 7222 1234, and they're usually very good at answering any LT related questions. www.faqs.org /faqs/uk/transport-london   (2860 words)

Boing Boing: Transport for London censors anagram Tube map The hilarious remixed London Tube map that substituted anagrams of the station names has been censored off the Internet by lawyers working for Transport for London. The London Tube Map is part of the culture of London, a genius work of information design that is as familiar to a Londoner as the familiar pub designs and the fl cabs. It's shameful for Transport for London to have abused UK trademark law to engage in rank censorship. www.boingboing.net /2006/02/22/transport_for_london.html   (321 words)

but she’s a girl… » In praise of Transport for London Transport for London has some really wonderfully designed bus maps and timetables. I’ve always been put off taking buses in London because of the complication of working out which route you want and where the stops are. A to B to C to D and E, collecting and dropping off journeys, are now too expensive and difficult, and undo-able by public transport without having a fortune to spend on taxis, and that’s only if you keep north of the river. www.rousette.org.uk /blog/archives/2005/10/26/in-praise-of-transport-for-london   (803 words)

Transport for London England Train tube and transport services London offer many options for travelers to get from A to B. Red Busses, Black Cabs, the Tube are Famous icons and can be identified by People World over. Their are plenty of services to chose from for the budget conscious traveler, sitting on the top floor of a double Decker bus is half the fun with great views and not to mention a few interesting conversations with the locals. Trace the rich, diverse history of Docklands at the new Museum in Docklands, which is due to open this summer at West India Quay. www.travellondon.com /templates/transport   (772 words)

Transport in London All transport has to be self financing and successive governments have been anti-car so the system is a bit creaky and expensive to say the least. London transport seems to have become represented by the Routemaster type of bus which preceded the one above, in London. This was a London Transport design and a very good one, being in service even today. www.boilerbill.freeuk.com /Transport_in_London.htm   (328 words)

London Transport Museum, London In the London Transport Museum you will find, as the name already tells you, everything about the history of transport in London. You can find information about the first trams, pulled by horses, the development of the London Underground, the development of British Rail and their trains and off course you will find information about the famous London buses. London Pass, offering you free access to over 60 museums, attractions and historical buildings in London. www.londonpagesonline.com /museums/london_transport_museum   (256 words)

Tickets for London Attractions: London Pass Attraction Tickets When you choose your London Pass with transport, all of your journeys within Zones 1-6 are paid for. Passengers boarding a bus in central London are now required to have paid for their journey prior to travelling. The express trains to London airports andNational Express are not in any way associated with the London Pass with Travelcard option available for purchase on this website. www.londonpass.com /index_transport.asp   (564 words)

BBC NEWS | England | London | Poor transport 'damaging London' Poor transport is damaging London's reputation as a world business capital, according to a survey. Skills shortages and high crime rates were also highlighted as undermining London's image, in the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) poll. The survey also revealed that most firms think London is more expensive than other capital cities, but that it is still a good place to do business. news.bbc.co.uk /go/rss/-/1/hi/england/london/4366477.stm   (189 words)

London Transport The city of London has an extensive Public and Private Transport network and it is far easier to rely on this as a tourist than to try and make your own way around the city. London is famous for the Red Double Decker bus and it certainly has plenty of them though in various other colours now. The Black Cab or Hackney Cab (also a borough of London from which the cab takes its name) is as famous as the New York Yellow Cab. www.our-london.com /Transport/transport.html   (321 words)

The Sharpener » Blog Archive » Transport against London   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) The latter works tolerably, but passenger transport is far more of a problem: even though London has one of the most extensive and capacious public transport networks in the world, it isn’t anywhere near good enough. Unsurprisingly, the number of public transport projects in London with a positive CBA return is rather higher than four. Ken Livingstone is the only British politician ever to have made a serious stand in favour of public transport in London, and the results, both in the 1980s and this time round, have been impressive. www.thesharpener.net /2005/10/04/transport-against-london   (2882 words)

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