Mayor's Transport Strategy (MTS)
Councils are currently securing and seeking Transport for London funding for local transport improvements and public realm schemes, while some projects face public opposition.
Councils are currently securing and seeking funding from Transport for London (TfL) for local transport improvements, aligning with the Mayor's Transport Strategy. Newham Council approved the Romford Road Public Realm Improvement Scheme in August 2026 to enhance road safety. In November 2025, Kingston Council sought TfL funding for a Fountain Roundabout redesign to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, while Kingston, Richmond, and Sutton councils jointly bid for £10 million from TfL for bus route enhancements, with work scheduled to commence in April 2026 if approved.
Greenwich received £2.5 million from TfL in October 2025 for its Local Implementation Plan programme, supporting projects for safer streets, bus routes, and cycleways. However, not all local schemes progress smoothly; Hackney Council abandoned plans for Hackney Downs Station area improvements in March 2026 following public opposition to proposed traffic changes. The Mayor's Transport Strategy outlines the overarching vision and policies for transport in London, guiding these local initiatives.
Key facts
- Hackney Council abandoned Hackney Downs Station area improvement plans in March 2026. Source
- Kingston, Richmond, and Sutton councils submitted a £10 million bid to TfL for bus route enhancements in November 2025. Source
- Kingston Council sought TfL funding for the Fountain Roundabout redesign in November 2025. Source
- Greenwich received £2.5 million from TfL for transport improvements in October 2025. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.