London's Oxford Street pedestrianization begins, rerouting traffic to side streets

A 1-km stretch of London's Oxford Street is now car-free, with cyclists, taxis, and buses rerouted to surrounding streets. The move aims to improve the shopping experience but raises concerns about increased traffic in residential areas and accessibility for disabled people. The full impact on local traffic patterns remains uncertain.

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