Transport for London (TfL) has introduced plans to increase Cycleway four westwards from Tower Bridge to London Bridge, thereby connecting two key protected routes for cyclists – and, for those who take an in depth on the image above, their canines – on the south aspect of the Thames.
At the moment, two sections of Cycleway four are open – between Tower Bridge Highway and Rotherhithe, and from Greenwich to the Angerstein Roundabout, one of the crucial harmful junctions within the metropolis for cyclists.
TfL says it would now trial modifications to Tooley Avenue and Duke Avenue Hill on the London Bridge finish of the route, with development attributable to begin early subsequent month, and is asking folks for suggestions as a part of its emergency response to the coronavirus pandemic, and is inviting responses to a session on the proposals.
Adjustments deliberate embody:
Sections of gentle cycle segregation with wands in each instructions, alongside Tooley Avenue and Duke Avenue Hill, in addition to prolonged superior cease traces for folks biking
The eastbound arm of Tooley Avenue will likely be closed close to the London Bridge Hospital and can turn into a new pedestrian area. It is going to imply the massive numbers of individuals strolling who exit from London Bridge station and cross Duke Avenue Hill could have extra room and fewer roads to cross when travelling east
Some modifications for common visitors together with a brand new left flip ban into Queen Elizabeth Avenue (apart from native buses, taxis and cycles) which can scale back the danger of highway hazard and defend folks biking from the potential of being injured by automobiles turning left.
Will Norman, London’s Strolling & Biking Commissioner, stated: “Current TfL knowledge exhibits that many Londoners have turned to biking through the pandemic as a method to train and make important journeys, so it’s critical that they’re able to achieve this safely.
“The trial modifications being made to increase Cycleway four will allow extra folks to cycle safely and simply round London Bridge and past, constructing upon measures already taken to increase the route between Greenwich and Charlton.
“I urge folks to submit their suggestions now and participate within the engagement, so we will guarantee these modifications work for all these residing, working and travelling within the space,” he added.
