Proposals have been submitted for car-free areas around Piccadilly Circus, St James's, and Regent Street. The initiative follows successful public support for Oxford Street's pedestrianisation. The plans include the complete pedestrianisation of Regent Street and expanding pedestrian space in Piccadilly Circus. The scheme aims to enhance cycle lanes and improve pedestrian crossings while removing central traffic islands. Westminster City Council envisions creating a network of public spaces for better accessibility and a greener West End, harking back to a historic plan by John Nash. The funding and future of the proposal will be determined by the Crown Estate in 2026.
Proposals have been submitted for pedestrianisation of Regent Street and an enlarged area of Piccadilly Circus, aiming for improved traffic conditions and public spaces.
The plan seeks to improve cycle lanes on Regent Street, introduce two-way traffic on Haymarket, and enhance pedestrian crossings.
Geoff Barraclough, from Westminster City Council, stated the plans would provide a 'new network of public spaces' for better accessibility.
The scheme reinterprets a vision proposed by John Nash 200 years ago, indicating a longstanding interest in transforming urban areas.
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