London confirms Oxford Street traffic ban ahead of festive season

Summary

• According to Transport for London (TfL) and city authorities, the initial phase will ban buses, taxis, bicycles and other motor vehicles across a one-kilometre stretch between Orchard Street, near Selfridges, and Great Portland Street.
• London Mayor Sadiq Khan said: “Following strong support from Londoners and businesses, I’m excited to see my bold vision for Oxford Street really coming to life next month as we start going traffic-free, just in time for the busy Christmas shopping period.” https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd3Y9PqF_FO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== The initiative seeks to revamp the nation’s premier high street, tackle chronic congestion and improve air quality ahead of the peak winter shopping period.
• Tim Barnes, deputy leader of Westminster City Council and cabinet member for growth and planning, said: “While we finally now have a timetable for the proposed pedestrianisation, Westminster City Council, residents and businesses on Oxford Street still have a long list of unanswered questions about how it will work.” “If this is going to be the ‘greener, better and more prosperous’ success that the Mayor has promised, then issues around access, air pollution, street cleaning and public safety need to be answered urgently.