The Mayor of London has today announced that proposals for a £18million scheme to part-pedestrianise Parliament Square will not proceed, due to serious concerns about increased traffic congestion, loss of green space, and cost. The Mayor acknowledged that a lot of good work had been carried out around the potential scheme but, having reviewed the proposals in detail, he had serious concerns. Transport for London advised the Mayor that the required pedestrianisation would have a significant negative impact on traffic flow, not only in Westminster but also in the wider local area and around central London.

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06 August 2008
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