The huge volume of freight traffic in London contributes to congestion, poor air quality and impacts safety on London’s roads.
But moving freight around efficiently is vital to London’s economy.
Today, the London Assembly Transport Committee published a letter to the Mayor of London with a number of recommendations to ensure safe, clean and efficient freight in the capital.
Some of the recommendations to Transport for London (TfL) include:
- Creating more Click & Collect points at stations
- Carrying out further research into the growth in light goods vehicles in London
- Using, where possible, the river, rail or canals to move building materials for major TfL projects
- Reinstating a dedicated freight team, led by a senior officer in TfL
Caroline Pidgeon MBE AM, Chair of the Transport Committee said:
“The efficient movement of freight around London is an important part of London’s economy. However, there is a fine balance between economic benefits and environmental impacts.
“Many deliveries, particularly last mile, contribute to congestion on the capital’s roads. It’s important that other modes of transport to move freight across the capital are used far more such as the river or rail.
“The Committee has made a number of recommendations for TfL to consider for their forthcoming Freight and Servicing Action Plan.
Related documents
Chair of Transport Committee to Mayor re Freight in London
Notes to editors
- The letter is attached.
- Watch a video on the Freight investigation here.
- Caroline Pidgeon MBE AM, Chair of the Transport Committee, is available for interview – see contact details below.
- London Assembly Transport Committee.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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