Boris unveils billion pound plan to civilise London

Post date: Mar 8, 2013 5:17:31 AM

Tipping point: London Mayor unveils £913m plan to revitalise travelling by bicycle in London. It's a game-changer for all of UK.

Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, has unveiled an ambitious, billion pound plan to make London more people-friendly. Roadspace will be taken from cars and given over to bicycles. Separated cycle routes will be installed over the next four years, including in front of the Houses of Parliament. 'Cyclist dismount' signs will be removed and with more roadspace given over to cyclists, Transport for London hopes there will be less cycling on the pavement.