{"id":563814,"date":"2025-11-11T15:15:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T15:15:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/563814\/"},"modified":"2025-11-11T15:15:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T15:15:26","slug":"inside-radical-plans-for-pedestrianised-and-cycle-friendly-streets-in-central-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/563814\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Radical Plans For Pedestrianised and Cycle Friendly Streets in Central London"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether\u00a0its on\u00a0Lime and Santander bikes or good ol\u2019 fashioned non-electric two-wheelers, London is truly in the age of the cyclist. And\u00a0the capital getting more cycle-friendly all the time, with TfL delivering 51 kilometres\u00a0of new cycle lanes\u00a0this year and more than 1,500 new bike parking spaces.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Soon another London area will be getting easier to use for cyclists \u2013 this time it\u2019s Holborn<\/strong>, right in the centre of town. Even more tantalising: the plans have been described as \u2018mind-blowingly good\u2019 by the London Cycling Campaign<\/a>. Exciting, eh?\u00a0<\/p>\n

The project is called the\u00a0Holborn Liveable Neighbourhood, and it began surveying\u00a0Camden borough residents back in\u00a0February 2024. This week the council revealed images of what the area could look like if new pedestrianisation and cycle lane\u00a0ideas are approved and adopted.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The\u00a0ideas\u00a0could impact\u00a0Bedford Place, Bloomsbury Way, Bury Place, Fisher Street, Catton Street, Great Ormond Street, Great Queen Street, Great Russell Street, High Holborn, Kingsway, Museum Street, New Oxford Street,\u00a0Proctor Street, Drake Street, Southampton Place, Southampton Row and Theobalds Row.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Museum
\nCamden Council <\/p>\n

Among the most impactful plans could see Great Russell Street (located between Museum Street and Montague Street) become completely pedestrianised, thereby potentially opening up seating up for local businesses. Great Ormond Street\u00a0could get one-way lanes for westbound traffic while prioritising larger pavements for pedestrians, and New Oxford Street could also be pedestrianised with two paths \u2013 one direct route, and another more scenic, winding path.<\/p>\n

Camden Council has drawn\u00a0up a series of 16 images that would completely change the vibe of these central London streets. Think cleaner air, loads of trees and swish paved pathways for pedestrians and cyclists alike.<\/p>\n

\"Theobalds
\nCamden Council <\/p>\n

While these proposals are still in the works,\u00a0Camden borough residents\u00a0are encouraged to share their feedback at public consultations. You can find the plans in more detail here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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