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Up to £700 million will be invested to create new cycling infrastructure in London over the next five years, it has been announced.
Mayor Sadiq Khan confirmed the investment today, 05 December, with plans including the development of new Cycle Superhighways, Quietways and connection routes.
Work will include the completion of the second phase of the North-South Cycle Superhighway from Farringdon to Kings Cross, which is set to begin construction in 2017. Other plans include the extension of the East-West Cycle Superhighway from Lancaster Gate, and work to deliver Cycle Superhighway 11 from Swiss Cottage to the West End.
Consultations will also begin next year on Cycle Superhighway 4 from Tower Bridge to Greenwich and Cycle Superhighway 9 from Olympia towards Hounslow.
The three 'Mini Hollands' in Enfield, Kingston and Waltham Forest and at least 20 more Quietway routes will also be planned or rolled-out.
Mayor Khan said: "Today I'm delighted to confirm that TfL will be spending twice as much on cycling over the next five years compared to the previous Mayor. By spending £770 million over the course of the next TfL Business Plan, we'll now be spending the same per head as Denmark and the Netherlands – places famous around the world for their cycling.
"Our plans include consulting on two new Cycle Superhighways next year, in addition to a new East-West Route. And unlike the previous Mayor, we will continue to focus on how we can minimise disruption and congestion as we push ahead with the construction of new cycling infrastructure.
"With record amounts of money now committed for cycling in London, we will continue to work over the coming months developing further detailed plans for making cycling a safe and obvious choice for Londoners of all ages and backgrounds."
Ashok Sinha, Chief Executive Officer of the London Cycling Campaign, added: "This unprecedented investment in cycling shows the Mayor is serious about meeting his promises to triple the extent of London's protected cycle lanes, fix the most dangerous junctions and enable boroughs to implement major walking and cycling schemes. It will help make London a better, greener, healthier and less congested city."
(LM)
