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Mixed results for much-criticised London cycle lane experiment

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Subject: Mixed results for much-criticised London cycle lane experiment
Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:05:52 +0000
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by: Spike - Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:05 UTC

TfL's data for one of London's most frequently criticised pop-up cycle
lanes shows the route had a morning peak at 213 an hour last September
and 365 in the evening last July.

Decreased usage during the winter months is another noticeable trend,
with numbers plunging to a mere 76 an hour in the morning in February,
and 146 in the evening last December.

The lane has received fierce criticism from some who say it has
increased congestion, and is unnecessary considering it runs adjacent to
the shared-use path inside Hyde Park.

Counts were carried out at three points during three different time
periods, painting a picture of highly variable usage.

The Park Lane route was built in May 2020 in response to the the
pandemic, as part of the Streetspace programme. As normal commuting
returns post-pandemic, it remains to be seen how cycling numbers in
London will fall.

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Spike

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