Transport for London has unveiled a new bike lane which will see cars and lorries banned from Regents Park during rush hour.

The plans are a reaction to cycling in central London trebling over the past 15 years, according to TfL.

Around one in four vehicles on the roads during rush hour are now bikes it says.

One of the major proposals includes putting a segregated cycle track on the Westway flyover.

This would mean cyclists could travel in either bike lanes or on what TfL describe as "low-traffic roads" from Acton to Swiss Cottage to central London.

The Westway flyover would have a lane removed and it would be replaces with a cycle lane Credit: TfL

There would also be restrictions to remove traffic from the Outer Circle in Regents Park.

This would consist of North Gate, York Gate, Park Square East Gate and Park Square West Gate being only open to motor vehicles between 11am and 3pm.

There would also be a new public space at Swiss Cottage created by the removal of the five-lane gyratory.

Almost one million more Londoners will be given easy access to safe cycling routes under these plans. Boris Johnson, Mayor of London

The consultation opens today and will close on March 20 and the full details of the proposals can be found on the TfL website.