Once the trial has been in place for a few months the Council will write to local residents and businesses to formally seek views on the changes. These views will help inform a decision on whether the changes should be made permanent.
Councillor Phil Jones, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Transport & Planning said: “I am delighted that this innovative trial is going ahead, Camden is leading the way in making our streets safer and more attractive to people who don’t cycle and safer for the increasing numbers who do. Encouraging more people to cycle is a key objective forCamden Council helping reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality and improve the health of our residents, visitors and workers.”
Councillor Jones continued: “The trial will transform the street – doubling the space for cycling which will improve conditions for existing cyclists, while also encouraging new cyclists. Removing westbound traffic will also make the streets a more pleasant environment for pedestrians, with improved air quality and streets that are easier and safer to cross.”
Andrew Gilligan, the Mayor of London’s Cycling Commissioner said: “This is another great scheme from Camden, funded by the Mayor’s Quietway programme, which will improve one of London’s most popular cycle routes to cope with the demands of success.
“Already, 84 per cent of the users of these streets are cyclists and pedestrians. The route will be part of our West End to Walthamstow Quietway, linking at both ends to create a true cycling and walking corridor through the heart of central London and way out to the east.”
During the trial detailed monitoring will be undertaken.
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