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Selected one-way streets to become two-way for cyclists

   Brussels no entry except bikes

   Photo It's difficult to find a one-way street in Brussels that isn't
   two-way for cyclists
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   After years of campaigning by LCC and other cycling campaigners, a
   landmark decision has been made by the Department for Transport making
   selected one-way streets two-way for cyclists in Kensington & Chelsea.
   
   The Royal Borough will trial ‘no entry except for cyclists’ signs on
   five one-way streets. The measure has required special permission
   because it contravened existing traffic regulations.

   Usually councils wanting to implement cycle contraflow measures have
   to create dedicated cycle lanes at their entry points.

   Holland St, Thackeray St and Old Court Place will allow contraflow
   cycling for the first time, while Gilston Rd and Hollywood Rd will
   have the contraflow cycle lanes removed “to allow more parking and
   reduce street clutter”, according to a Kensington & Chelsea
   spokesperson.

   Safe measure that's commonplace in Europe
   Transport Minister Sadiq Khan said, "We want to make it easier for
   councils to encourage people to choose greener transport options.”

   LCC campaigns manager Tom Bogdanowicz said. “LCC and CTC have been
   campaigning for years to make a sign that is common right across
   Europe legal in Britain. We welcome the trial and look forward to the
   new sign becoming standard.”

   The new sign comes after an unsuccessful trial of ‘flying motorcycle
   signs’ (motor vehicles only) caused motorists to drive the wrong way
   up one-way streets due to confusion over their meaning.

   A consultation on the amendment the traffic regulations runs until 10
   December 2009, which could help make the new measure more widespread.

   To comment, visit the consultation website.
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   Published: 7 October 2009
   Author: L Laker
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