The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the Mayor of London’s proposals for major new bike routes across the capital must consider the impact on all road users.

Consultation begins today on a package of cycling, pedestrian and road improvements designed to reflect the fact that cycling in central London has trebled in 15 years and the number of people commuting by bike will soon overtake the number in cars.

Among the proposals are plans to allow cyclists to travel on segregated tracks or low-traffic roads from Acton and Swiss Cottage to central London, Elephant and Castle and Canary Wharf.

FTA supports the principle of safe, segregated bike routes – both to improve safety for cyclists and to encourage car users to switch to bikes –  but this must balance the needs of all road users.

Natalie Chapman, FTA’s Head of Policy for London, said: “These schemes must be well thought out so they not only serve London today, but for decades to come.

Freight Transport Association

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