"Dramatic plans" to make two areas safer for walkers, cyclists and public transport users have been published by Transport For London.

The proposed plans for Lambeth Bridge and Waterloo - identified as being among 73 junctions in the capital with the worst safety record for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists - include segregated cycle lanes, cycle-specific traffic lights, wider paths, the removal or transformation of the "intimidating" junctions and improved public spaces.

The proposals would link with existing and already proposed cycle routes, and a public consultation is now open until August 20.

Will Norman, London’s walking and cycling commissioner, said: “Our plans for Lambeth Bridge and Waterloo will make a real difference to these intimidating junctions.

"They will be completely transformed to make the areas safer and more pleasant to travel through, and will link cyclists up to our wider cycle network.

"It’s a great example of our work to improve London’s most dangerous junctions and create people-friendly streets across the city.”

Leon Daniels, managing director of surface transport, said: “The mayor has set ambitious plans for 80% of all trips in London to be on foot, bike or public transport by 2041 and these ambitious plans for Lambeth Bridge and Waterloo rise to that challenge.

"By boosting sustainable and active travel we can make the most efficient use of road space to support growth and benefit the environment, health and the economy.

"We encourage Londoners to let us know what they think about the proposals to help make them as good as possible.”

Lambeth Bridge proposals:

The proposals for Lambeth Bridge involve the removal of both the northern and the southern roundabouts, to be replaced with safer signalised crossroads.

  • Create segregated cycle lanes across the bridge
  • Create two-stage facilities for cyclists turning right at both crossroads
  • Ensure that left-turning cyclists can bypass both crossroads to eliminate conflict
  • Introduce cycle signals to allow cyclists to be separated in time or space from general traffic
  • Provide signalised pedestrian crossings and increase overall space for pedestrians

Waterloo proposals:

The area around Waterloo, according to TFL, is currently overcrowded and "unpleasant for pedestrians, cyclists and bus users".

This will "be exacerbated by the expansion of the railway station and planned developments - making these changes all the more necessary".

  • Create a new large public square by closing the south west corner of the roundabout
  • Return safer two-way traffic around Waterloo Imax
  • Introduce safer segregated cycle lanes around the Imax
  • Widen footways and improve a pedestrian crossing
  • Improve the bus station on Waterloo Road

In addition to these changes, the proposals would declutter the area, improve pedestrian crossings and increase the greenery in the area.

Subject to the results of the public consultations work around Waterloo could begin in late 2019 while Lambeth could begin next year.

To respond to the proposals for the Waterloo area click here.

For the Lambeth Bridge proposals click here.

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