Increasing pedestrianisation within the Square Mile
The Transport Strategy, in support of the Climate Action Strategy, established a Pedestrian Priority Streets Programme to encourage more active travel around the City and help reduce traffic by 2044.
The Pedestrian Priority Streets Programme improves the public realm, such as more greening and seating, as well as the comfort and safety of people walking, wheeling and cycling in the Square Mile. To make more space for people walking and reduce crowding, we may restrict access for motorised traffic on some streets or might make pavements wider.
The project aims to:
- Provide an improved walking environment by creating more space for pedestrians which, along with improving the quality of the City streets and public realm, contributes to the continued success of the Square Mile as a global centre for business, place to live and visitor destination.
- Improve the safety of pedestrians by reducing potential conflicts with vehicles and making streets easier to cross.
- Create a more accessible Square Mile where everyone will feel more able and confident to walk, wheel and cycle on City streets.
- Support improved air quality and help reduce overall carbon emissions in the City.
- Introduce public realm enhancements to improve the look and feel of the City and introduce greening and seating where appropriate.
What projects are we working on?
Our Pedestrian Priority Streets Programme webpage details the work and public consultations happening at the following locations:
- Old Jewry
- Cheapside (east of Bread Street)
- King William Street
- Threadneedle Street and Old Broad Street (South)
- Chancery Lane
- King Street
You can also contact the Pedestrian Priority Team if you have any questions or queries relating to a particular project.