Roadspace for cars in London

[Dr mojo]

Having previously enjoyed driving in London on a daily basis over the last 2-3 years I have switched to 2 wheels (scooter) which is much more enjoyable. Today however I decided to drive in (late start post rush hour, summer holiday season as well as heavy rain made up my mind for me). Doing really well until Holborn when traffic ground to a halt and it took me 1 hour to do last 2.5 miles. Sitting in the traffic I started to look at all the roads I travelled on and how many of them had gone from 2 lanes to 1 replaced by bus lanes or cycle super highways and wondered what percentage of road space was lost in last 5 years to cars in London. I would guestimate about 40% anyone got a more precise figure?

[Dr mojo]

I agree London has pretty good public transport but my comment was just reflecting on how despite the congestion charge, driving in London over the last 2 years has become so much worse than before. It can not be increase in volume of cars in that time period but must be due to a significant reduction in capacity on the road network. Its a shame that the ability to drive in London is now severely restricted but I can understand the health/ environmental reasons. I am not sure the current situation,however, is good for cars/ cyclists or trade.