Commuting

9 Ideas That Could Transform Cycling in the UK

If they go ahead, these plans could go a long way to making the UK a bike-friendly place

Norman Foster’s SkyCycle

Cyclists in Cambridge will be completely segregated from traffic
This fully segregated cycle lane will follow the River Avon
The plans will transform one of the busiest streets in Manchester
Leicester aims to double the number of everyday cyclists by 2018
The cycle lane is designed to be safe enough for a 12 year old to use
If it goes ahead, the SkyCycle will see cycle lanes above train tracks

Norman Foster’s SkyCycle

Underground, overground, cycling free…

Quite possibly the most radical idea for improving cycling in London, the SkyCycle would see the creation of 136 miles of elevated cycle lanes above train tracks across the city. Users would be charged a £1 fee to use the routes, which would be up to 15 metres wide, and accessible from over 200 ramps.

If the idea of cycling through the skies gets you excited, be warned – the designers are still seeking funding for a feasibility study, and the whole project is estimated to take around 20 years to build.