"Richard J." wrote in message
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It's also a major route between the Paddington/Edgware Road area and
Kensington/Chelsea. While I quite like the idea of the "naked road", I
can't help feeling that this wide, straight through-route is not really
suitable to try out the concept in London.

There's a section of Caledonian Road (the end nearest the Nags Head junction
with Holloway Road) which is, probably unintentionally, devoid of most
markings. At most times it flows nicely, but at peak times it's a nightmare
as nobody really knows if it's "supposed" to be one or two lanes. In this
case there are no pedestrians to worry about (separate pavements on both
sides, separated by a line of parked cars), few junctions, and the road is
one-way only. IMHO, the "undressed" concept is great - and I'm all for
removal of paint from the roads - but I think London drivers have and will
have a lot to learn and get used to for it to work safely, smoothly, calmly
and efficiently.