Barbican tunnel to prioritise cyclists and pedestrians in clean air plan
Briefly

Traffic access to the Beech Street tunnel will be restricted to improve air quality, prioritizing cyclists and local traffic. The Bunhill, Barbican and Golden Lane Healthy Neighbourhood Plan is a collaboration between the City of London and Islington councils to enhance local air quality. The revised scheme permits access for all vehicles to side streets only, maintaining the 153 bus route and delivery vehicles. Safety enhancements will also be made for pedestrians and cyclists, considering pavement widening after reducing road traffic.
The Bunhill, Barbican and Golden Lane Healthy Neighbourhood Plan aims to improve local air quality by restricting traffic access in the Beech Street tunnel, prioritizing cyclists and local traffic.
The amended scheme will allow all vehicles access for local side streets only, keeping the 153 bus route and delivery vehicles operational while blocking through traffic.
The changes aim to reduce pollution for local residents and pedestrians, promoting safety by potentially removing cycle lanes and widening pavements after traffic reduction.
Consultations revealed confusion from previous trial restrictions, prompting the revised plan that supports local traffic while enhancing air quality for the community.
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