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Pedestrians: you will now be safe from rogue e-biking tourists and Tour de France wannabes in Regent’s Park, because new crossings and rules for bicycles are being introduced in the Royal park from this week. Huzzah!
Work has begun to install three new traffic-light controlled pedestrian crossings around the park’s Outer Circle at Monkey Hill Gate, Chester Gate and Kent Passage. This comes after there was a fatal collision in 2022 and another serious collision in 2024.
The project, which is funded by the Royal Parks charity and Crown Estate Paving Commission (CEPC), is part of a wider initiative to improve pedestrian safety in the Outer Circle and reduce collisions between road users and people on foot. The Royal Parks also launched a ‘considerate cycling’ campaign in April 2025 which urged cyclists to slow down and not skip red lights. The campaign was created in response to a survey that found that almost three-quarters of London pedestrians (72 percent) had witnessed or experienced a near miss or collision with a cyclist.
What happens if a cyclist runs a red light in Regent’s Park now? Under the new rules, riders are now legally required to stop at red lights in the same way as drivers. If they are caught jumping the signal they could be issued a £50 fine by park enforcement officers.
Darren Share, Director of Parks, The Royal Parks, said: ‘These wonderful, urban green spaces are incredibly important to so many people, and it’s vital that they remain safe and welcoming for everyone. The installation of new, signalised pedestrian crossings on the Outer Circle is an important step in improving safety and helping people move around the park with greater confidence.
‘The Royal parks are shared spaces, and we all have a role to play. By encouraging road users to slow down, respect speed limits and be considerate of others, alongside making practical improvements like these crossings, we hope to foster a culture of mutual respect and create a safer, more enjoyable experience for all visitors.’
The work installing the crossings is expected to be completely finished by spring 2026.
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