Trial of 'cleaner, traffic-free' Oxford Street boosts footfall and retail sales

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An image of the proposed development produced for plans drawn up in 2017 - Credit: Greater London Authority
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An image of the proposed development produced for plans drawn up in 2017 - Credit: Greater London Authority

Trial run for pedestrianised Oxford Street increased visitor numbers by 50 per cent and passenger numbers at nearby tube stations by a quarter, new data reveals

A trial run of plans to pedestrianise London's Oxford Street delivered a significant boost to both visitor numbers and retail sales, new data has today revealed. The 'This is Oxford Street' event on...

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