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Transport for London (TfL) has published ‘London on the move’, its first network-wide strategy covering the capital’s entire highway network. The plan sets out how TfL and London boroughs intend to manage and coordinate London’s roads over the next five years, with a focus on reducing congestion, improving journey reliability and making more effective use of street space.
The strategy highlights increased use of traffic management technology across London’s roads, including upgrades to traffic signals and junctions, to improve traffic flow and safety across one of the world’s busiest urban networks.
A key element is the expansion of TfL’s lane rental scheme beyond red routes to borough-managed roads. Lane rental charges apply to utility companies and similar conducting roadworks at the busiest locations and times, with the aim of reducing disruption and congestion. Four boroughs – Camden, Enfield, Lambeth and Merton – have received Department for Transport approval to introduce schemes from January 2026, with a further 22 boroughs developing applications.
The document also notes that the Government is considering devolving powers to the Mayor of London to approve lane rental schemes, which could lead to wider and more consistent implementation across the capital’s road network.
