London is the UK capital and financial centre, generating a disproportionate share of economic growth for the country. In 2006 London accounted for 15% of total UK employment. The resident population was estimated to be 7.5 million in 2005 and the capital is expected to continue to prosper with over 800,000 new residents and 900,000 extra jobs expected between 2005 and 2025. This continued growth will need to be accommodated by a sustainable and reliable transport system. London also faces challenges, with issues such as immigration, unemployment and the environment.
London's labour force of 4.6 million people is supplemented by commuters from outer London, with around a fifth of London's jobs being filled by people resident outside of the capital. The private sector accounts for 4 out of five 5 of these jobs which equates to 3.7 million journeys (National Statistics Online June 2005).
London has a radial orientated public transport system, with the majority of trips generated by the commute to and from work in London. The over reaching aims of London's Transport 2025 objectives are:
In London, travel plan development and implementation is being promoted by Transport for London (TfL) and the Greater London Authority (GLA). In addition, TfL assists organisations who wish to voluntarily develop travel plans for the benefits which they offer, primarily through its Sub-Regional Travel Plan Coordinators and TfL Workplace Travel Plan Relationship Managers.
