Oxford Street Car-Free Day: What You Need to Know

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The Mayor of London is proposing a⁢ critically important pedestrianization plan for Oxford street.

Scope: The plan aims to ban vehicles between Oxford Circus and marble Arch, with potential expansion towards Tottenham Court Road. 16 bus routes would be diverted.
Rationale: City Hall argues Oxford Street is vital ⁣to london’s economy (£25bn annual contribution) but has been negatively impacted by the pandemic and online shopping.
Implementation: the plan requires approval from Deputy Prime Minister Angela⁣ Rayner to establish‍ a⁢ mayoral growth corporation with planning powers.
Concerns: Some argue that high rents, rather ⁢than pedestrian access, are the core issue facing Oxford Street businesses.
* Next Steps: Detailed traffic plans will be released for public consultation later in the year.

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