Islington is set to benefit from £2 million of investment in cycle routes through a pioneering new approach.
The Council’s Executive agreed on 16th July to begin consultation with local residents on the cycle route plans. The proposals include:
- A new east-west cycle route from Clerkenwell Road’s junction with Farringdon Road to Old Street Roundabout.
- A cycle route from Lloyd Baker Street, from the junction with Farringdon Road, to Arlington Avenue at the junction with New North Road.
- A cycle route running from Bath Street from its junction with City Road to Finsbury Square at the junction with Wilson Street
Cllr Claudia Webbe, Islington Council’s Executive Member for Environment (pictured), said: “We want to make Islington a safer, better place for cyclists and pedestrians.
“The Council has developed this pioneering programme, which aims to create new high quality cycling routes in Islington for residents, workers and visitors alike.
“It’s essential that local residents and businesses have the chance to have their say, and there will be full consultation on the routes.
“We will continue to campaign for funding for our other proposed routes in Islington.”
Funding for design, consultation and delivery of the routes will come from Transport for London’s Central London Cycle Grid project.
Detailed plans will be drawn up before consultation begins.
More information about the proposed routes can be found by clicking here.