Lane rental scheme
Reference documents
These documents provide details on the scheme as well as the applicable locations:
The two ZIP downloads above contain GIS files in TAB and ESRI format. The files can be used to upload the spatial representation of lane rental locations into most mapping systems. Please note that these files should only be downloaded via desktop computers.
Lane rental borough maps
We've produced maps and GIS layers for lane rental locations across London:
Supplementary guidance
The purpose of the supplementary guidance document below is to provide clarity on certain areas and questions relating to the TLRS that have arisen since the scheme went live in June 2012.
If you want to apply for a reduction or waiver in relation to this document, please complete the Apply to waive/reduce/exempt charges form below and return it to lanerentalqueries@tfl.gov.uk.
Monitoring reports
These reports provide information on the impacts of the scheme since it was implemented:
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Lane rental monitoring report April 2018 to March 2019
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Lane rental monitoring report April 2017 to March 2018
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Lane rental monitoring report April 2016 to March 2017
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Lane rental benefits report November 2016
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Lane rental monitoring report April 2015 to March 2016
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Lane rental monitoring report July 2014 to March 2015
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Lane rental monitoring report October 2013 to June 2014
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Lane rental monitoring report October 2012 to September 2013
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Lane rental monitoring report October 2012 to March 2013
Lane Rental Governance Committee (LRGC)
A Lane Rental Governance Committee (LRGC) has been established to manage surplus income generated from the lane rental scheme by ensuring that expenditure is in accordance with Department for Transport regulations.
The committee is made up of representatives from utility companies and us We meet quarterly to authorise funding requests for individual projects aimed at reducing disruption and other adverse effects caused by street and roadworks.
More information relating to the committee can be found in the Terms of Reference (PDF 208KB)
Lane rental funding applications, guidance and templates
The documents below help applicants through the process of applying for funding.
For any queries in relation to applications for funding please email lanerentalfunding@tfl.gov.uk
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Lane rental funding questions and answers
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Guidance for lane rental funding applications
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Full governance committee lane rental funding application form
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Benefit cost analysis
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Fast track lane rental funding application form
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Extraordinary measure lane rental funding application form
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Governance committee meeting dates and submission deadlines
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Project delivery milestone template
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Project progress report template
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Project closure report template
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Publication report template
Lane rental funding approved applications
This document provides a summary of all lane rental funded projects approved by the Lane Rental Governance Committee:
Lane rental funding - Project videos
LRGC industry publications
All projects funded by the Lane Rental Governance Committee are required to provide an industry publication at the close of the project.
This is to advise stakeholders of the outcomes of the project, lessons learnt and recommendations. Below are the publications from all the projects completed to date:
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Augmented Reality (AR) maps and 3D AR planning
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Inter-agency CCTV video sharing
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Highway spillage control
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Finchley road extraordinary measures
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Playbook external access
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London infrastructure mapping application v2.0
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Buried utility and highway infrastructure services (PAS 256)
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Archway gyratory future proofing network
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Unmanned sewer inspection robot (SOLO)
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Bagged material trial
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Utilisation of the tunnelling and underground construction academy (TUCA)
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Moving variable messaging signs (taxi top)
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Stockwell gyratory future proofing network
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Elephant and castle - future proofing network
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Cycle highway north/south (CS6) - future proofing network
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Joint sealing robot for larger gas mains (CISBOT)
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Cycle highway 5 inner - future proofing network
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London ironworks summit
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A4 Hammersmith flyover - provision of extraordinary measures