New plans to ban cars in iconic part of London that sees more than 100,000 visitors a day
Proposals have been put forward to pedestrianise Regent Street St James's – the road in the West End that runs between Piccadilly Circus and St James's Park.
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Lots of popular London streets have proposals to become greener, and the latest is Piccadilly Circus.
The famous street is the gateway to the London's West End known for its illuminated ad display, huge fountain and neighbouring shopping streets.
The ambitious proposal is to create over 35,000 metres of traffic-free public space in one of the busiest parts of London, which is the equivalent to five football pitches.
The road that's set to ban cars is Regent Street St James, which currently sees northbound traffic to Piccadilly, while the parallel road, Haymarket sees southbound.
As part of the proposal, Regent Street St James would be prioritised for pedestrians, and Haymarket would become a two-way street for motors.
Some surrounding side streets would be restricted for vehicles too in order to make space for pedestrians, and possibly outdoor cafes too.
It will introduce safer cycling routes, better pedestrian crossings and the removal of the central island on Regent Street itself.
The council is currently seeking public opinion on the proposal from now until 10 August from people who live, work and visit the area.
Decisions on the proposal will be made next year.
The news comes after plans were put forward to regenerate Oxford Street at a cost of £150million.
The Sun takes a trip inside the new Ikea Oxford Street
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The Mayor of London revealed the most famous street in central London is set to be pedestrianised with the main shopping road banning cars.
Sadiq Khan said: "We want to rejuvenate Oxford Street; establish it as a global leader for shopping, leisure and outdoor events with a world-class, accessible, pedestrianised avenue.
"This will help to attract more international visitors, and act as a magnet for new investment and job creation, driving growth and economic prosperity for decades to come."
These aren't the only streets to be pedestrianised, there plans for Camden High Street to enter a trial of banning cars too.
The high street that is a punk's playground with famous boozers and lots of market stalls can see up to 40,000 visitors in one day.
Motor vehicles will be banned on the high street from the junction with Parkway and Kentish Town Road, there won't be any in front of Camden Town Underground station up to the junction of Jamestown Road and Hawley Crescent either.
Buses towards Chalk Farm will be rerouted, travelling along Kentish Town Road and Hawley Crescent before continuing north.
TfL has provided £130,000 for the development of the trial.
The Mayor also revealed that different areas in London will be able to open later this summer with certain al fresco dining hours - this includes Brixton, Leyton, Shoreditch and the West End.
In Brixton, there will be 80 extra tables, and 400 extra seats for business in Atlantic Road and Brixton Station Road with cars banned on certain days.
Over in Shoreditch, independent bars and restaurants on Rivington Street and Redchurch Street will offer outdoor dining and drinking until midnight for the very first time.
Those two streets will be car-free on Fridays and Saturdays too.
In Leyton, Francis Road will extend its car-free hours and boast seating, outdoor games, late events and a weekend market.
The £300,000 Summer Streets Fund will ultimately enable areas across the city to open-up to more guests across longer hours this summer.
Camden High Street, also known as the UK's 'coolest neighbourhood' is getting a trendy new shopping attraction.
And the busy London train station with new development plans after ditching a rooftop pool.
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