TfL consults on 24-hr bus lanes

Transport for London is consulting on converting 50 miles of the capital’s bus lanes to 24-hour operation to speed up bus journeys, assist cyclists, and reduce capacity for general road traffic. “Extending bus lane operating hours will help guard against a damaging car-led recovery [from Covid-19],” said TfL, adding that the change would also benefit cyclists. The changes apply to lanes on red routes (the Transport for London Road Network). Consultation on the changes has just commenced. TfL intends to extend the operating hours from the end of August under a trial that will run for a minimum of six months. Loading facilities will initially be retained but TfL will monitor when and how often they are used. The 24 hour operation of lanes could be made permanent.