Landmark Move: London Mayor Sets Out Plans to Pedestrianize Oxford Street

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced plans to pedestrianize Oxford Street, one of the busiest shopping streets in the world.

The move is part of a wider plan to reduce air pollution and improve the environment in the city centre.

The plans will see the road closed to traffic between Marble Arch and Tottenham Court Road, a distance of around 1.2 miles. The closure will be in place for 18 months, starting in October 2023.

During the closure, Oxford Street will be used for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport only. A number of new public spaces will be created, and the street will be redesigned to make it more attractive and welcoming for walkers and cyclists.

The Mayor's plans have been welcomed by environmental groups, who say that the move will help to improve air quality in the city centre. However, some businesses have expressed concerns about the impact of the closure on trade.

What are the benefits of pedestrianizing Oxford Street?

• Reduce air pollution
• Improve the environment
• Create new public spaces
• Make the street more attractive and welcoming for walkers and cyclists

What are the concerns about pedestrianizing Oxford Street?

• Impact on trade
• Access for disabled people
• Congestion on surrounding roads

How will the pedestrianization of Oxford Street be implemented?

The road will be closed to traffic between Marble Arch and Tottenham Court Road for 18 months, starting in October 2023.

During the closure, Oxford Street will be used for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport only. A number of new public spaces will be created, and the street will be redesigned to make it more attractive and welcoming for walkers and cyclists.

The Mayor's plans have been welcomed by environmental groups, who say that the move will help to improve air quality in the city centre. However, some businesses have expressed concerns about the impact of the closure on trade.

What are the next steps?

The Mayor's plans will be subject to a public consultation, which will run until 30th September 2023. Following the consultation, the Mayor will make a final decision on whether to proceed with the pedestrianization of Oxford Street.