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Whether its on Lime and Santander bikes or good ol’ fashioned non-electric two-wheelers, London is truly in the age of the cyclist. And the capital getting more cycle-friendly all the time, with TfL delivering 51 kilometres of new cycle lanes this year and more than 1,500 new bike parking spaces.
Soon another London area will be getting easier to use for cyclists – this time it’s Holborn, right in the centre of town. Even more tantalising: the plans have been described as ‘mind-blowingly good’ by the London Cycling Campaign. Exciting, eh?
The project is called the Holborn Liveable Neighbourhood, and it began surveying Camden borough residents back in February 2024. This week the council revealed images of what the area could look like if new pedestrianisation and cycle lane ideas are approved and adopted.
The ideas could impact Bedford Place, Bloomsbury Way, Bury Place, Fisher Street, Catton Street, Great Ormond Street, Great Queen Street, Great Russell Street, High Holborn, Kingsway, Museum Street, New Oxford Street, Proctor Street, Drake Street, Southampton Place, Southampton Row and Theobalds Row.
Among the most impactful plans could see Great Russell Street (located between Museum Street and Montague Street) become completely pedestrianised, thereby potentially opening up seating up for local businesses. Great Ormond Street could get one-way lanes for westbound traffic while prioritising larger pavements for pedestrians, and New Oxford Street could also be pedestrianised with two paths – one direct route, and another more scenic, winding path.
Camden Council has drawn up a series of 16 images that would completely change the vibe of these central London streets. Think cleaner air, loads of trees and swish paved pathways for pedestrians and cyclists alike.
While these proposals are still in the works, Camden borough residents are encouraged to share their feedback at public consultations. You can find the plans in more detail here.
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