en.Wedoany.com Reported - Transport for London (TfL) has announced plans to implement vehicle restrictions on a further 200 roads around schools, as part of a wider initiative to encourage more Londoners to walk, with the goal of fully implementing these measures by 2030. By the end of April last year, over 800 roads in London had already implemented similar schemes.

Under the plan, the additional 200 roads will be designated as "School Streets," restricting vehicle access during drop-off and pick-up times. TfL states that the scheme helps improve air quality and reduce road danger by cutting motor traffic and providing more space.

The responsibility for implementing School Streets lies with London's borough councils. In 2024, TfL provided boroughs with data assessing the suitability and potential demand for establishing School Streets on roads surrounding every nursery, primary, and secondary school.

The authority's latest Walking and Wheeling Action Plan also includes a target to add 1,000 new Zebra crossings or signal-controlled pedestrian crossings by 2031. All newly installed signalised pedestrian crossings will be equipped with pedestrian countdown timers. Some new crossings, particularly those near schools, are being designed so that the green pedestrian signal appears immediately upon pressing the button, provided it has not been triggered within the previous 30 seconds. Currently, 472 junctions use this system, while 18 junctions display a continuous green pedestrian signal until a vehicle is detected approaching.

The transport authority also plans to trial Zebra crossings on side road junctions along its red route network. These measures are part of Sadiq Khan's broader ambition for 80 per cent of journeys in London to be made on foot, by cycle, or by public transport by 2041.

Christina Calderato, TfL's Director of Transport Strategy, said: "Walking is already central to how Londoners get around, but we know too many people are still put off by safety concerns, poor crossing conditions, or streets that are difficult to navigate. This new plan sets out how we will change that, making everyday journeys—whether to school, the station, or the local high street—easier and more enjoyable." Will Norman added: "The Mayor and I are determined to make walking the safest, easiest, and most enjoyable way to travel in London. This new plan will help us go further in cleaning up our air and reducing congestion."

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