TfL Ref: 1861-2021

Thank you for your request received by us on 11 December 2020 asking for information about the numbers of permanent traffic lights and bus stops in the capital.

Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy.  I can confirm that we hold the information you require. You asked for:

the number of permanent traffic lights in London (Greater London and the City of London), and the number of permanent bus stops served by London Buses services.

I can advise that as of 18 December 2020 the following figures captured live from our Asset Management systems apply:

6,462 traffic signals in London.

19,275 bus stops owned by Transport for London.

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Yours sincerely

Jasmine Howard
FOI Case Officer
FOI Case Management Team
General Counsel
Transport for London