Cycleway

From summer 2019, TfL started branding new cycle routes (and re-branding/consolidating some existing routes) as 'Cycleways'. This was following feedback and criticism that the previous branding ('Superhighways'/'Quietways') was sometimes "misleading".

In addition, all new and existing routes will have to meet newer and stricter 'Cycling Quality Criteria' in order to get signed as Cycleways by TfL.

Central London Cycle Grid

A partially completed scheme within the central London area which includes both numbered and unnumbered Cycleways, Cycle Superhighways and Quietways.

## Cycle Superhighway

London's Cycle Superhighways were a set of Bike freeways, that were aimed principally at commuters and more experienced cyclists, providing faster and more direct radial routes between outer and central London.
In addition to route signage with a pink logo, other distinctive features included blue cycle lanes on some of the routes (the brand colour of the scheme's original sponsor, Barclays) and 'totem' style signage pillars.

### History

London's *Cycle Superhighways* were first announced in 2008 by Mayor Ken Livingstone. The original proposal consisted of 12 radial routes, with routes numbered in 'clock face' fashion however several of these proposed routes were never built, seeing opposition from the respective London boroughs. Initial implementation of the cycle superhighways also drew criticism on safety grounds, with poor design at some junctions, insufficient segregation of cyclists from motor traffic and slippery surfaces all contributing to numerous fatalities.

In 2018 TfL dropped the 'cycle superhighway' name from use on any further projects. All the existing Cycle Superhighways are now part of the Cycleways network and each will get rebranded as a numbered 'Cycleway' in due course.

## Quietway

First announced in 2015, TfL's **Quietways** targeted less confident cyclists who want to use routes with less traffic, whilst also providing for existing cyclists who want to travel at a more gentle pace. The route numbers were shown in purple on signs.

The scheme lasted only three years before TfL decided to drop the Quietways brand, using 'Cycleways' for further new routes. All Quietways are now formally part of the Cycleways network and TfL have indicated that the existing Quietways will be gradually rebranded as a 'Cycleways' (and renumbered in most cases).

## References

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3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Four new Cycleways to launch, enabling more people to join the capital's cycling boom" (in en). Transport for London (12 September 2019). Retrieved on 16 September 2019.
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27. ↑ "Coroner urges 'slippy' cycle lane review", *BBC News* (13 March 2017).
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