Bank Junction Archives

Bank Junction

Near Miss of the Day 923: Bus driver commits “hair-raising” overtake towards lane of oncoming cyclists… before blasting horn and “giving them the finger”

“Not reported because City of London Police are not interested in traffic offences unless it’s cyclists jumping red lights. Ironically, we’d all have been safer here if we had done”

Sun, Mar 16, 2025 18:53

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Cyclists “incredibly disappointed” as councillors vote to reopen formerly notorious junction to taxis – despite casualties dropping to “virtually nil” seven years since restrictions introduced after cyclist’s death

“There’ll be increased road danger for those walking and cycling, and we’ll see fewer people ambling, sitting, snacking and a wall of cabs instead,” Simon Munk from the London Cycling Campaign said in response to the proposed trial at Bank Junction

Thu, Jun 20, 2024 18:57

Brompton riders in the City of London (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Bicycles become most popular mode of transport on City of London roads

It is also the only way of getting around the Square Mile that has recovered to pre-pandemic levels according to new report

Thu, Mar 02, 2023 18:31

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London’s Bank Junction to be turned into festival space for World Car-Free Day

Formerly notorious junction will become a picnic area with a sound stage as part of ‘Reimagine’ event

Fri, Aug 23, 2019 12:18

How the City of London listening to cycling campaigners led to a safer Bank Junction

Rollapaluza founder Caspar Hughes reveals how a broken PA system got him involved with Stop Killing Cyclists - and helped make the heart of the Square Mile safer for riders

Sun, Feb 17, 2019 18:57

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Pedestrian seriously injured in collision with cyclist at City of London’s Bank junction

Police say woman sustained potentially life-changing injuries in incident yesterday evening

Wed, Jun 06, 2018 14:04

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City of London urges “irresponsible cyclists” to curb their speed

Corporation says "small minority" riding at excessive speeds threatens safety initiatives aimed at promoting cycling

Tue, Jun 05, 2018 15:20

Road casualties halved at London’s Bank Junction since traffic other than buses and bicycles banned

City of London Corporation will decide in coming weeks whether to make scheme permanent

Wed, May 16, 2018 10:24

Fewer collisions at Bank junction and in surrounding area since motor vehicle ban

Air quality has also improved

Fri, Apr 06, 2018 15:53

Updated: More than 9 in 10 drivers complying with Bank Junction ban

MP had accused City of London Corporation of banning vehicles for financial, not safety reasons

Thu, Aug 17, 2017 14:58