The Mayor's London Plan

A good read Street Smarts: Report of the Commission on the Future of London’s Roads and Streets

This is interesting:

However, we can reduce the impact of congestion by reducing the proportion of people it affects and also improving the reliability of journey times. Measures that encourage a higher use of active travel (i.e. walking and cycling) and more efficient modes (i.e. public transport) will reduce the proportion of car trips and, while delays from congestion may not reduce, fewer travellers will be affected by them and many of those remaining may find that alternatives will be more suitable for them in the long run.

It seems to say: let's not worry about congestion and delays for people who choose to drive. They'll eventually come round to realise that cycling / walking and public transport is a much better option

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And this priority shouldn't feel so revolutionary. Though its good to see this clearly stated in the plan.

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Quite shocking to see that formally stated.

Right on.

The day cycling gets above public transport in the hierarchy will be significant. It certainly isn't at the moment.

The day cycling gets above public transport in the hierarchy will be significant. It certainly isn't at the moment.

Nor does it seem that anything is above private car drivers at the moment.

the congestion charge suggests otherwise for central London

It does. Though many drivers assume that they are at the top, especially if they have paid to use the roads

From Sadiq Khan to Ken and Chelsea councillors who have blocked improvments to Notting Hill