"A traffic-free Oxford Street is getting closer and closer to becoming a reality. Sadiq Khan has been trying to pedestrianise the world-famous street since 2017 - a move that he says will give it a 'new lease of life and make it an attractive international destination once again'. An initial consultation found that one in 10 Londoners were in favour of making Oxford Street traffic-free."
"'These new proposals map out the potential next steps with Transport for London to make our vision of a thriving, greener Oxford Street a reality. I encourage everyone to have their say on the proposals, which would transform Oxford Street into a place Londoners and the whole country can be proud of, as we continue to build a better London for everyone.'"
"Full pedestrianisation would see buses, taxis and private hire vehicles banned from the street. Cycling wouldn't be allowed under the proposed plans either, but TfL says that it would create new 'high-quality' cycle routes through the surrounding area. Cars are already banned from 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday. Some locals worry that diverting traffic away from Oxford Street will make the surrounding streets noisier and more chaotic."
A plan to fully pedestrianise Oxford Street would ban buses, taxis and private hire vehicles and would not allow cycling on the street. Transport for London proposes new high-quality cycle routes through the surrounding area while diverting existing bus routes off the street. Cars are already banned from 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday. An initial consultation found one in ten Londoners supported a traffic-free Oxford Street and a one-day trial gave locals and tourists a vehicle-free experience. Concerns persist that diverted traffic could increase noise and congestion on neighbouring streets. Delivery of the scheme could begin in the second half of 2026.
Read at Time Out London
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