Islington XR Activist Paint Their Own Cycle Lanes On Islington Roads

Islington XR activist used stencils to paint a new cycle lane outside Islington Town Hall in Upper Street.

Islington XR is calling on the council and TfL to urgently make the streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians, as more cars return to the roads due to the lockdown being gradually eased.

Rebels painted cycle lanes in Upper Street, Blackstock Road and Liverpool Road to show there are “quick, affordable solutions” to improving road safety.

Scores of adults and children also took part in a socially distanced bike ride through the streets of the borough, calling for safer roads and cleaner air.

In an open letter to the council and TfL, Islington XR said: “If Islington Council is serious about it’s own declaration of climate emergency and pledge to achieve a net carbon borough it must take this opportunity now on increasing space for safe walking and cycling.”

Strangely enough, most of the protesters in Hyde Park at the week end, protesting against a lock down and social distancing appeared to be members of Extinction Rebellion.