Cycle superhighway for London

Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, has launched a consultation for a proposed cycle superhighway.

The proposed track would see the development of a segregated cycle superhighway running across west London. Comprising some six kilometres of segregated cycle lane, the superhighway would link Kensington Olympia to Brentford.

The track will bring the first high-quality segregated lane to west London, creating improved conditions for both cyclists and pedestrians, with new traffic light crossings and improvements to pedestrian crossings.

Cycle Superhighway 9 forms a key part of the Mayor’s work to encourage more Londoners to walk and cycle as he makes the capital’s streets healthier, safer and more welcoming.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “As the capital continues to grow, it is vital that we encourage more Londoners to walk and cycle to improve health, productivity and air quality. That’s why I’ve set out bold plans to change the way we look at how our transport network and committed record levels of investment to improve cycling. This new cycle superhighway will bring a high-quality segregated cycle lane to west London for the very first time. It will make a real difference in encouraging Londoners of all ages and abilities to get on their bikes and improve conditions for pedestrians across the area.”

Will Norman, London’s Walking and Cycling Commissioner, said: “I’m delighted that we can announce nearly 6km of new segregated cycle lanes for London. Cycle Superhighway 9 will be hugely important in helping cyclists in the west travel safely and inspire many more Londoners to take up cycling for the first time. It also includes significant improvements for pedestrians that will make walking around the local area more appealing and encourage even more people to add both walking and cycling to their daily routines.”

Simon Munk, Infrastructure Campaigner, London Cycling Campaign (LCC), said: “LCC welcomes the Mayor’s plans for a new Cycle Superhighway in West London. This route will tame several dangerous junctions, enable far more people of all ages and abilities to cycle to local shops, stations and into work and extend the Cycle Superhighway network to areas where cycling demand is high but cycling infrastructure is virtually non-existent. It will help achieve the vision of a greener, healthier and less congested city set out in the Mayor’s Transport Strategy and is a big step by the Mayor towards fulfilling the commitment made to LCC members and supporters to triple the extent of protected space for cycling on main roads.”

Subject to the results of this consultation, Transport for London (TfL) and partner boroughs aim to start building the cycle superhighway late next year, with further plans to expand into Hounslow.

 

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