"EPA Cycling journeys in the capital have increased by 43% over the past six years to 1.5 million a day, according to a new report. Data published in the Transport for London (TfL) annual Travel in London report showed daily bike journeys increased from 1.05 million in 2019 and 1.33 million in 2024. The report, published on Tuesday, found only 40% of cyclists travelling on roads without cycle paths felt safe, in contrast with the 76% who said they felt safe on designated bike routes."
"If you have been on one of London's bridges in rush hour you will have seen the thousands of commuters using bikes to get around. There are long queues to get off the bridges. So is London at the tipping point where cycling becomes normal? That is certainly what City Hall wants and the numbers certainly show more and more people are taking to two wheels. There seems to be a virtuous circle. Segregated bike lanes increase safety, which leads to more riders, which in turn makes cycling even safer."
Daily cycling journeys in London have risen 43% over six years to 1.5 million, up from 1.05 million in 2019 and 1.33 million in 2024. Only 40% of cyclists on roads without cycle paths feel safe, compared with 76% on designated bike routes. Around one third of cycling occurs on cycleways that make up roughly 2.5% of the ridable network. City officials plan continued investment in high-quality, segregated routes to boost safety and uptake. Growth is aided by hire e-bikes popular with Gen Z and Millennials. Cycling remains a clean, effective transport option despite ongoing challenges.
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