Cyclists now outnumber cars on Blackfriars Bridge

Transport for London has hailed the Blackfriars Bridge cycle superhighway, which has been open since April this year, a great success. & Alan Bristow, TfL's Director of Road Space Management, has claimed that cyclists are now making up 70% of the traffic going over Blackfriars Bridge at busy times.On Cycle Superhighway 6 across the bridge, cyclist numbers have increased by 55%, and with positive results for the first section of the North-South Superhighway now confirmed, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced that the next phase, between Farringdon Street and King's Cross, will go ahead.Alan Bristow of TfL says: "We're keen to move forward with the next section to King's Cross, linking it with other cycling routes in central London, and will continue to work with the boroughs, community groups and other stakeholders to address the issues raised during the consultation ahead of setting out our next steps."The provision of cycling superhighways۪ is just one aspect of the lifestyle improvements taking place in this vibrant part of London. & If you۪re a cycling fan eager to learn more about the property options available here, call us at Daniel Cobb today.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan confirmed that the next phase of the cycle superhighway between Farringdon Street and King's Cross will go ahead.

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