On May 15th 2020, a map of "Emerging London Streetspace Plan for Cycle Routes" was published by TFL (http://content.tfl.gov.uk/emerging-streetspace-for-london-plan-for-cycle-routes.pdf). This map includes an updated cycle plan for Finchley Road. I'd like a summary of the planning of this route, and importantly the timeline of it's planned implementation. This route will greatly benefit cyclists in the area, and it is important to know when it will be in place. I look forward to hearing from you within 20 days.

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TfL Ref: FOI-0366-2021

Thank you for your request received by Transport for London on 10^th June 2020 asking for information about the Finchley Road cycle path.

Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy.

Specifically you asked:

“On May 15th 2020, a map of "Emerging London Streetspace Plan for Cycle Routes" was published by TFL (http://content.tfl.gov.uk/emerging-streetspace-for-london-plan-for-cycle-routes.pdf).

This map includes an updated cycle plan for Finchley Road. I'd like a summary of the planning of this route, and importantly the timeline of it's planned implementation. This route will greatly benefit cyclists in the area, and it is important to know when it will be in place.”

The Mayor’s Sreetspace for London plan aims to create more space on streets so people can walk or cycle, making it easier to observe social distancing guidelines and easing pressure on public transport.

A scheme has already been introduced to widen the footway on Finchley Road outside Finchley Road tube station and the O2 centre. Further temporary schemes have been proposed on Finchley Road, including additional locations for footway widening and a segregated cycling corridor from Hendon Way to Marylebone Road. These proposals have not yet been developed and remain subject to funding. A decision on whether to take them forward would depend on a successful design process demonstrating that the schemes are viable and would deliver the desired benefits.

On a more general matter, please note that the Government has announced a series of measures to tackle the coronavirus. It is essential for London that we continue to provide a safe transport network for essential journeys.

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David Wells

FOI Case Officer

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General Counsel

Transport for London

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