Oxford Street will be pedestrianised as quickly as possible, London mayor says
Summary
The Mayor of London plans to ban traffic on a section of Oxford Street to make it a pedestrian-only area as soon as possible. The decision involves rerouting 16 bus lines and will be discussed further this year. The plan needs approval from the government's Deputy Prime Minister to move forward.Key Facts
- The pedestrian zone would stretch 0.7 miles between Oxford Circus and Marble Arch.
- Two-thirds of people surveyed support the idea of banning traffic on Oxford Street.
- The plan involves changing the paths of 16 bus routes.
- Westminster City Council's leader expressed concerns but supports moving forward for Oxford Street's future.
- The plan could increase problems in nearby areas due to bus rerouting.
- The proposal still needs approval from the government to establish new planning authority.
- Previous attempts to pedestrianize Oxford Street were blocked by the local council in 2018.
- The street is a major shopping area, visited by about half a million people each day.
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