# Subway Bicycle Lanes The London Underline Would Reroute Pedestrians to Subterranean Passages By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-02-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subway-bicycle-lane References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/02/05/london-underline-gensler-derelict-tube-tunnels-pedestrian-cycle-network-self-sustaining/) & [gensler](http://www.gensler.com/) At first, you will probably appreciate the broader thinking behind this [subway bicycle lane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclist-safety1) idea, but there's so much more to this concept than meets the eye. Dreamed up by Gensler Architects, this could be a subterranean nod to New York City's High Line with a smart invisible spin. Essentially, the proposal would be to repurpose the London Tube sections that are unused or abandoned, turning them into safe and vehicle-free paths for pedestrians and cyclists. This would minimize the many [bike-related accidents occurring aboveground](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polis) in the great British city. Commuters could be lured into the so-called Underline by bike rentals, pop-up shops, cafes and cultural activities. But one of the most innovative ideas embedded into this idea is the integration of eco-friendly Pavegen paving tiles. This flooring has the power to draw the kinetic energy of foot traffic, enabling the generation of more electricity than these tunnels would even consume. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Subterranean Infrastructure:** The repurposing of unused or abandoned subway sections for pedestrian and cycle paths creates an opportunity for subterranean development. - **Eco-friendly Power Generation:** By integrating Pavegen paving tiles into subterranean pedestrian and cycle paths, more electricity can be generated than consumed, leading to eco-friendly power generation. - **Pop-up Retail & Entertainment:** Turning unused subway sections into subterranean pedestrian and cycle paths invites the potential for pop-up shops, cafes and cultural activities, creating a unique retail and entertainment experience. ### Where This Applies - **Green Energy:** Pavegen paving tiles can play an integral role in creating eco-friendly power generation infrastructure. - **Urban Planning:** The repurposing of unused or abandoned subway sections for pedestrian and cycle paths requires strategic planning and design, creating an opportunity for urban planning professionals. - **Pop-up Retail & Hospitality:** The potential for pop-up shops, cafes and cultural activities along subterranean pedestrian and cycle paths creates an opportunity for the pop-up retail and hospitality industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expansive Cycling Covered Highways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loop-1.md) - [Unique Urban Event Hires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-hire.md) - [Expanding City Cycle Paths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/londons-cycleway-network.md) - [Subterranean Garden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thames-tideway-tunnel.md) - [Underwater Bicycling Parking Lots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centraal-station.md) - [Repurposed Waste Transit Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-miller.md) - [Modular Accessory Urban E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendler-ebike.md) - [Climate-Controlled Cycling Paths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cycling-path.md) - [Unconventional E-Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendler.md)