Bikes travelling along one of the many cycle superhighways in London
Greater London has a population of approximately 8.4 million and a population density of about 4,500 inhabitants per square kilometre. Not all sustainable transport schemes would work in London, owing to its large area and high population density. Park and Ride schemes, for example, are more suited to smaller urban areas such as Cambridge, Oxford and York.
The authorities in London have opted for a range of transport initiatives that address the environmental, social and economic sustainability of the city. Collectively, these aim to:
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