Visualisation of proposals on Caledonian Road near Penn Road posted by Islington Council
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Islington council is set to start improvements in the cycleway 50 between Nag´s Way and York Way, planning to achieve a greener area, more accessible and safer for pedestrians and cyclists around the borough.
Based on the feedback received in the public consultation the council is now moving forward on creating a new pedestrian and cycle crossing, a two-way cycle lane separated from traffic on Caledonian Road, with new greening and parking.
Changes in Caledonian Road and Penn Road are part of the broader Cycleway 50, which runs between Finsbury Park and Camden. CREDIT: ISLINGTON COUNCIL
Cllr Rowena Champion, Islington Council’s Executive Member for Environment, Air Quality, and Transport, said: “We believe that Islington’s streets aren’t just a route from A to B – they’re community spaces for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy, and play a key role in our efforts to create a greener, healthier, more equal borough.
Will Norman, London’s Walking and Cycling Commissioner, said: “Well-connected and high-quality cycleways play a crucial role enabling more Londoners to cycle safely. These cycleway extensions will make cycling safer and more accessible to more communities across the capital.
Cyclists in Caledonian Road struggle with narrow cycle lanes CREDIT: CARLO MORALES/CITY NEWS
Members of Cycle Islington agree that it’s always good to have improvements.
John Hartley, Secretary of Cycle Islington, said: “[Transport for London] has previously said that this section of the cycle network was previously “intimidating section of the road network by bike”. We wholeheartedly agree that this description was accurate. The westbound arm of the gyratory was especially forbidding on a pedal cycle before. The C50 cycle tracks are nothing short of transformative. They enable parents to cycle with children of all ages on these main roads for the first time.”
They mentioned other infrastructure needs, reported dangerous junctions, and made a statement about how expensive bike parking is in Islington, among many other changes that need to be noted.
Members of the cycling community think the Cycleway 50 is not well planned.
Lee Carter, owner of LC Cycleworx in Highbury, said: “Not a waste of money just a poorly thought out project that needs amending but due to the egos of the people whose idea it was it won’t be. I was annoyed that people see admitting that something isn’t perfect as a failure. Instead, they flog it to death even tho it’s clearly flawed.”
Even if C50 is not entirely connected or is faulty in many ways it’s an ongoing project, that hopefully with time will fulfil the London cyclist’s needs. Connecting them more safely while contributing to the net zero goals from the Capital.
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Islington council is set to start improvements in the cycleway 50 between Nag´s Way and York Way, planning to achieve a greener area, more accessible and safer for pedestrians and cyclists around the borough.
Based on the feedback received in the public consultation the council is now moving forward on creating a new pedestrian and cycle crossing, a two-way cycle lane separated from traffic on Caledonian Road, with new greening and parking.
Changes in Caledonian Road and Penn Road are part of the broader Cycleway 50, which runs between Finsbury Park and Camden. CREDIT: ISLINGTON COUNCIL
Cllr Rowena Champion, Islington Council’s Executive Member for Environment, Air Quality, and Transport, said: “We believe that Islington’s streets aren’t just a route from A to B – they’re community spaces for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy, and play a key role in our efforts to create a greener, healthier, more equal borough.
Will Norman, London’s Walking and Cycling Commissioner, said: “Well-connected and high-quality cycleways play a crucial role enabling more Londoners to cycle safely. These cycleway extensions will make cycling safer and more accessible to more communities across the capital.
Cyclists in Caledonian Road struggle with narrow cycle lanes CREDIT: CARLO MORALES/CITY NEWS
Members of Cycle Islington agree that it’s always good to have improvements.
John Hartley, Secretary of Cycle Islington, said: “[Transport for London] has previously said that this section of the cycle network was previously “intimidating section of the road network by bike”. We wholeheartedly agree that this description was accurate. The westbound arm of the gyratory was especially forbidding on a pedal cycle before. The C50 cycle tracks are nothing short of transformative. They enable parents to cycle with children of all ages on these main roads for the first time.”
They mentioned other infrastructure needs, reported dangerous junctions, and made a statement about how expensive bike parking is in Islington, among many other changes that need to be noted.
Members of the cycling community think the Cycleway 50 is not well planned.
Lee Carter, owner of LC Cycleworx in Highbury, said: “Not a waste of money just a poorly thought out project that needs amending but due to the egos of the people whose idea it was it won’t be. I was annoyed that people see admitting that something isn’t perfect as a failure. Instead, they flog it to death even tho it’s clearly flawed.”
Even if C50 is not entirely connected or is faulty in many ways it’s an ongoing project, that hopefully with time will fulfil the London cyclist’s needs. Connecting them more safely while contributing to the net zero goals from the Capital.
