Cycle lanes for different speeds

Updated May 2020

If SkyCycle, a scheme proposed by Foster+Partners, turns out to be just a cycle track above the railways that would miss many opportunities. For example, how about lanes for different speeds: electric bikes, family carriers, Bromptons, trailer towing, and road bikes?

The slow lane could be wide enough for those towing a trailer or cycling side by side.  The middle and fast lanes would give flexibility so those cycling around 30 mph could do so safely. Coronavirus challenges us to empower cyclists. Rather than squeezing tight single lane tracks down the side of busy roads, it's time to hand over some main roads completely to cycling.

Even better, how about purpose built infrastructure overhead? The Buffalo Future novels envisage such an idea in the bronchs, which are cycle ways also acting as fresh air ducts.

Here's to the best cycle infrastructure.