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London’s Oxford Street to be pedestrianized under new mayoral plans
London’s famed Oxford Street could finally be pedestrianized, according to new plans announced by city mayor Sadiq Khan on Tuesday, following years of debate about how to revitalize the area.
London mayor reveals plans to pedestrianize iconic Oxford Street
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan on Tuesday launched proposals to transform the city's iconic Oxford Street into a "world class" public realm which is "green," "healthy," "safe" and increases footfall and spending in shops.
London's mayor wants to get rid of traffic on Oxford Street
STORY: London’s Oxford Street – home to some of the British capital’s most famous stores – could go from this…:: Transport for Londonto this, a fully pedestrianized area.London Mayor Sadiq Khan said on Tuesday the plan is to get rid off all traffic — including bikes — along the one-mile stretch from Oxford Circus to Marble Arch.
Sadiq Khan’s plans to pedestrianise London's Oxford Street- everything you need to know
Sadiq Khan has received backing from the new Labour government to resurrect his plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street.
'It's good for our health': Shoppers react to Sadiq Khan’s Oxford Street pedestrianisation plan
Shoppers and workers have shared their views on the Mayor of London’s proposal to partially pedestrianise Oxford Street. Shoppers MyLondon spoke to along the popular shopping strip were broadly supportive of Sadiq Khan ’s plans to ban traffic between Oxford Circus and Marble Arch but questioned how it will work in reality.
Most Londoners 'want more Low Traffic Neighbourhoods' as cars to be banned on Oxford Street
A new survey has found that most Londoners are in favour of more Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) and 20mph speed limits. The study claims that 70 per cent of the city's residents want traffic decreased or banned in more places,
Plan to ban traffic from Oxford Street divides shoppers and road users
Plans to ban traffic from Oxford Street have divided shoppers and road users, with pedestrian safety and accessibility for less mobile visitors seen as key issues. London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced the proposal to pedestrianise parts of the popular shopping street on Tuesday as part of a wider regeneration project supported by the Government.
Oxford Street was a mecca for Millennials like me, I don’t think Gen Z will ever experience that
Growing up in sleepy North Devon, London’s Oxford Street epitomised everything I felt deprived of—fashion, excitement, hustle ...
The Big Issue3d
Could banning cars turn London's Oxford Street from 'hell' into paradise?
“Oxford Street is one of London’s most iconic locations and it’s been a permanent ... and to reconnect with this iconic and beautiful place.” If you can’t get to a Big Issue vendor every ...
The Mirror3d
London's Oxford Street to ban cars as one of world's busiest shopping roads becomes traffic-free
One of the world's busiest shopping areas is set to be pedestrianised. London mayor Sadiq Khan is planning to ban traffic from entering Oxford Street, which is home to 300 shops including the ...
Daily Mail2d
The failed car-quashing proposals to rid Oxford Street of traffic: From 50ft monorail to free tram loop
As Sadiq Khan announces plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street ... traffic in central London's polluted shopping avenue before, but none have ever got off the ground. One of the most unusual ...
The Independent3d
New plans to ban traffic on London’s Oxford Street to be unveiled by Sadiq Khan
Your donation makes it possible for us to keep doing this important work, keeping you informed every step of the way to the November election The Labour mayor of London’s proposal is part of a ...
The Straits Times2d
London mayor plans to pedestrianise busy Oxford Street
The new Labour government has backed Mr Sadiq Khan’s plan to pedestrianise Oxford Street – one of the busiest shopping streets in London, according to a statement from his office on Sept 17.
Yahoo2d
London’s Oxford Street to be pedestrianized under new mayoral plans
London’s famed Oxford Street could finally be pedestrianized, according to new plans announced by city mayor Sadiq Khan on Tuesday, following years of debate about how to revitalize the area ...
The Independent2d
Sorry, Sadiq, but pedestrianising Oxford Street will have unintended consequences
Khan’s measure may help London steal a march on rival big cities. Having experimented with car-free Sundays, Anne Hidalgo, the French capital’s mayor – the one ... Oxford Street will remain ...