News & updates
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Competing to be the fastest across London
16/05/2012On 17 May, Sally Gunnell and Chris Boardman will go head-to-head to find the quickest and easiest way to get around London during Games time
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Walking and running at work: top tips for employers
16/05/2012Top tips on how employers can encourage their staff to walk or run to work during the London 2012 Games.
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Cycling at work: top tips for employers
16/05/2012Top tips on how employers can encourage their staff to cycle to work during the London 2012 Games.
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Free-runners demonstrate a hop, skip and a jump between stations
11/05/2012Transport for London is using Walk to Work Week to show commuters how quick and easy it is to walk from mainline stations rather than using the Tube
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Step out for Walk to Work Week
11/05/2012It's Walk to Work Week from Monday 14 to Friday 18 May, so lace up those sturdy shoes and get walking.
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London-wide Stress Test 8 - 9 May
03/05/2012Businesses across London testing their Games-time plans
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Choose a more rewarding way to travel
12/04/2012The re:route mobile app - available now
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New walking & cycling routes open at Eton Dorney
27/04/2012Check out the new walking and cycling routes and meet the mascots at Eton Dorney
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5 top tips for Games-time travel
24/04/2012Following the announcement of the additional hotspot areas, you will need to plan ahead before travelling during the Games.
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GAOTG travel advice for business Twitter chat
19/03/2012Olympic first on Twitter: Games officials to provide live travel advice to businesses.
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Avoid 'weighting' for the Tube this summer!
28/03/2012Recreating the 'weightlifter' ad to encourage people to think about their travel plans
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Have you got a ticket? Don't be late for the Games
28/03/2012Plan and book your travel to the Games now
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Now's the time to get moving in Weymouth and Portland
16/03/2012The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) and Dorset County Council today unveiled a new public awareness campaign that urges day-trippers, residents and holidaymakers to plan now for their travel and transport during the London 2012 Games.
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Star in the Get Ahead of the Games video
15/03/2012Take part in a reconstruction of our Weightlifters advert.
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Games-time 'after work' offers announced
07/03/2012Top London attractions announce Games-time 'after work' offers
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Changes to Southeastern rail services during the Games
07/03/2012Following feedback received from many of our followers on both Twitter and via the website, we are trying to get as much information to you as soon as we can.
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Bringing the GAOTG campaign to life
07/03/2012Since the launch of the Get Ahead of the Games advertising campaign last month, there has been quite a bit of interest in the artwork used for the posters and website.
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Have you seen a horse on an escalator?
06/03/2012Now that our adverts have started popping up across the UK, some of our team have proudly submitted a quick pose using their smartphones.
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Have you planned your Games-time commute?
06/03/2012With all the excitement and anticipation in the build up to the London 2012 Games, we took the opportunity to ask members of our own team about their travel plans during the Games.
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Freight matters
02/03/2012To keep supplies moving during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, freight operators and their customers are being targeted with a major new 16-week campaign.
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Get more of the GAOTG artwork
22/02/2012By popular demand, you can now download more of the Get Ahead of the Games artwork
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More travel information coming soon
21/02/2012Since the launch of the Get Ahead of the Games campaign, this website has provided a first round of information sharing what we know about central London and London Underground lines and stations during the Games.
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TfL releases 2012 Games Tube station data
21/02/2012Message to all developers - TfL has released the data for predicted wait times to board Underground trains during the 2012 Games.
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Get Ahead of the Games artwork
08/02/2012Get your own copy of the Get Ahead of the Games artwork
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GAOTG radio advert
08/02/2012Be one of the first to listen to the Get Ahead of the Games radio advert
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GAOTG launch video
08/02/2012Watch the highlights of the Get Ahead of the Games campaign launch.
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Get Ahead of the Games
26/01/2012Major campaign launched to help people 'Get Ahead of the Games' and keep London and the UK moving in 2012
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London 2012 travel updates @ your service
26/01/2012As part of the 'Get Ahead of the Games' campaign, the @GAOTG Twitter feed has been launched to provide both commuters and spectators with information on traffic and travel.
- Olympic Games
- 27 July - 12 Aug
- Paralympic Games
- 29 Aug - 9 Sept 2012
Going to the Games?
If you are a spectator, you can plan and book your journey from any address in Great Britain to your 2012 Games venue on the London 2012 website.
Spectator information
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Find out how you can keep your business running smoothly during the Games.
Advice for businesses
