City Corporation sets out plans to support gradual safe return on the Square Mile’s streets

Much of central London will be closed to vehicles each day to support an increase in the number of people walking and cycling. Proposed changes include timed closures to motor vehicles, reallocation of carriageway to space for walking, queueing/cycling and providing priority for buses, as well as closures to through traffic or other changes in operation (e.g. switching to one-way). Further measures include markings, signage, and campaigns to facilitate queueing, promote physical distancing, and encourage safe and considerate behavior by all street users. Additionally, setting an advisory 15 mph speed limit and temporarily reallocating some on-street parking bays to cycle parking and dockless cycle hire have been listed as measures.