Short version: TFL is proposing cycle paths that are fully separated from other traffic. You can vote for the proposals here (East-West route) and here (North-South route) until the end of October 2014, more information here (E-W) and here (N-S). Let’s make London the new Amsterdam!

Plans for Blackfriars Road

This morning in my inbox:

I am writing to let you know that Transport for London, in partnership with the boroughs of Southwark, Camden, Islington and the City of London, would like your views on proposals for a new Cycle Superhighway between Elephant & Castle and King’s Cross.

Yes please! TFL is asking for comments on the plans in a public consultation. More information on the plans can be found here (East-West route) and here (North-South route), you can leave comments here (E-W) and here (N-S).

Here’s an animate image of the before and after situation on Blackfriars Road:

TFL new cycle route: before and after (Blackfriars Road)

TFL’s plans must be inspired by the way the Dutch have incorporated cycling in their cities, something I’ve missed ever since moving to the UK. Although late, I think they’re on the right track (ba-dum-tss) and hope these plans will be extended further West (I’m looking at you, Hammersmith & Fulham, and Kensington & Chelsea!)