About London

London is a city of over 8 million people and is unique in England in having its own elected assembly and mayor. 

  • By London Councils

The mayor is elected for a fixed term of four years and has general power to do anything that will promote economic and social development, and environmental improvement in London.  This includes setting out plans and policies for transport in the city. More information on the Mayor’s policies and proposals in relation to transport can be found in the Mayor’s Transport Strategy 2018.

Three key themes are at the heart of the strategy.

1. Healthy Streets and healthy people


2. A good public transport experience


3. New homes and jobs
