Organisation: Transport for London (TfL)
Date of Publication: March 2023
Uploaded to Knowledge Centre: 10 May 2023
TfL launched this new strategy to promote and enable the growth of cargo bikes, in a bid to make them a leading option for last-mile deliveries.
The use of cargo bikes is becoming more widespread. TfL estimates that cargo bikes could replace up to 4% of van kilometres by 2030 – rising to 17% in Central London.
Cargo bikes present a lower risk to people walking and cycling than vans and heavy goods vehicles, and are also more environmentally friendly.
The plan sets out actions to promote cargo bike use and address barriers that inhibit or prevent a shift from vans to cargo bikes.
Key actions within the plan include:
- Developing a London safety standard for cargo bikes that adopts best practice, publishing guidance for both riders and operators
- Exploring opportunities to provide space, such as micro-hubs and parking to support last mile cargo bike operations
- Monitoring where key cargo bike routes are across the city to identify usage patterns and project future growth
- Ensuring adequate and suitable capacity for cargo bikes when designing future TfL cycling schemes
- Promoting cargo bikes when planning TfL, or supporting borough schemes – including Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and borough-led vehicle emissions-based schemes
- Providing businesses with the tools and information they need to feel able to make the switch to cargo bikes
Click on the link below to download the action plan:
https://content.tfl.gov.uk/tfl-cargo-bike-action-plan-2023-acc.pdf