TfL considering modifying cycle lane on Blackfriars Bridge

Some more info:

Summary of the changes:

**Pros
*** Southbound cycle lane outside Bf station mandatory and 1.5m - March plan - section eliminated

• Traffic lanes outside Bf station reduced from 3 in March proposal to two (same as interim)
  
• Cycle crossing from Embankment to moved to diagonal across island - reduces conflict with peds.
  
• Yellow box narrowed and extended
  
• Bike lane northbound on bridge widened from March plan to 2.5
  
• Bike lane at island widened to 2m from 1.5m
  
  

**Cons
*** 30 mph reintroduced

• Pavement space taken away from pedestrians
  
• Priority still given to high capacity motor traffic flows
  
• Opportunity missed for creating a satisfactory junction for all road users
  
• Double T junction not considered or referred to in letter
  
• Cycle lanes not extended to bus stops as suggested
  
• Protected lane northbound left as a narrow 1.4m
  
• Southbound traffic lane into Embankment widened to create additional traffic lane
  
• Temporary crossing for pedestrians to be removed as planned
  
• ASL at right turn into Q Vic St removed
  
• No action to make Watergate two way for cycling
  
• No action on South approach to Bridge or at Ludgate Circus