Transport for London

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/transport-for-london

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Transport for London?Greater London, United Kingdom
2. How many people live in Transport for London?Serves over 9 million residents and millions of daily commuters and tourists
3. What is the capital of Transport for London?London
4. When was Transport for London built?July 3, 2000
5. What is the budget (2019-2020)?£10.3 billion
6. How does TfL help people get around London?TfL operates the Underground, buses, taxis, trams, and river boats, and it uses Oyster cards and contactless payments to make travel easy.

London Passenger Transport Board: The historical precursor to TfL, established in 1933 to integrate London's public transport.
Contactless Payment: A payment method allowing users to pay for journeys by tapping a credit/debit card or mobile device.
Crossrail Project: The major infrastructure initiative that created the Elizabeth line, significantly improving east-west rail connectivity across London.