The schemes – which are now open to public consultation – would implement new cycle links between north and south London, a segregated cycle track on the Westway flyover amongst a package of cycling, pedestrian and road improvements.

In addition, cycle routes linking Bloomsbury to the West End and Farringdon with King's Cross have also been proposed.

Tfl said the plans for new routes reflect the fact that cycling into central London has trebled in 15 years. Around a quarter of all vehicles on the roads in the centre in the morning rush hour are now bikes, while car use has fallen sharply.

It added that if the trends of the last 15 years continue, the number of people commuting into central London by bike will overtake the number of people commuting by car in a few years. Around 645,000 journeys a day are made by bike in the capital, up 10% on last year.

Leon Daniels, managing director of surface transport at TfL, said: “Cycling in London is becoming more popular by the day and our proposed Cycle Superhighways would keep London's roads in gear with the trend. The Capital would become the European city for cycling, not just for the seasoned pros, but for everyone.

“By providing these safer direct routes across the city the roads can support a growing and changing London.”

Already plans for cycle superhighways have gained support from corporates including Microsoft, RBS, Unilever, Orange, Deloitte, Coca-Cola and the Financial Times.

However, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the Mayor of London’s proposals for major new bike routes across the capital must consider the impact on all road users.

Natalie Chapman, FTA’s head of policy for London, said: “These schemes must be well thought out so they not only serve London today, but for decades to come. 

“We are already seeing massive delays on Lower Thames Street due to the construction of the East-West Cycle Superhighway.  This is resulting in some companies putting more vans and lorries on London’s roads to deliver the same quantity of goods, either to comply with the maximum shifts required under EU Drivers’ Hours rules or to maintain customer service levels. 

“This is not good for emissions, congestion, transport costs or indeed safety.  And this is not a temporary situation – the loss of capacity will be permanent.”

The consultation will close on March 20. The public can respond to the East-West, North-South and Cycle Superhighway 11 consultations here: https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/