00:00Work on a new cycleway between Oldgate and Blackfriars will go ahead after being paused over concerns about floating bus
00:08stops.
00:09The City of London Corporation approved the scheme in October 2024, with two-way protected cycle lanes on Queen Victoria
00:17Street.
00:18During consultation, campaigners raised concerns that floating bus stops could pose risks to visually impaired people.
00:24Since then, government guidance has been updated so that the design meets best practice and required standards.
00:32It will also add further mitigation measures to support disabled users and improve accessibility across the route.
00:39City officials say works will begin following final approvals processes.
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