Transport for LondonMotorcycles in bus lanes
Drivers of these vehicles will be able to use red route bus lanes currently used by cyclists and taxi drivers during operational hours.
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, delivers another manifesto pledge by introducing this trial, which will last a maximum of 18 months.
It does not include bus lanes on borough roads. Decisions about these roads lie with the individual boroughs.
During the trial we will undertake monitoring to help determine whether to make the regulation permanent.
Read questions and answers about the trial (PDF 66KB)
Maps
- Motorcycle bus lanes (Central) (PDF 2.58MB)
- Motorcycle bus lanes (North East) (PDF 2.34MB)
- Motorcycle bus lanes (North West) (PDF 2.93MB)
- Motorcycle bus lanes (South East) (PDF 2.42MB)
- Motorcycle bus lanes (South West) (PDF 2.38MB)
- Summary of bus lanes affected (PDF 143KB)
Code of conduct
The Motor Cycle Industry Association has joined forces with other organisations including the Metropolitan Police and the Despatch Association to develop a Code of Conduct for motorcyclists to follow. It is hoped this will encourage a responsible attitude to the introduction of the trial.
Copies of the Code of Conduct can be downloaded on the Motor Cycle Industry Association's website.
Have your say
We'd like to know what you think so that the opinions of all road users are taken into account when we make a decision.
Survey
We have put together a short survey to find out your views on the trial. The survey closes on 5 January 2010.
Formal responses
Download the statutory notice (PDF 16KB) and find out how to make a formal response to the proposals. The closing date for responses is 5 July 2009.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the bus lane trial, you can contact us:
Email: STEngagement@tfl.gov.uk
Post: Stakeholder Engagement
Transport for London
Level 11 Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road
London SE1 8NJ
