appendix a table of contents - consultations.tfl.gov.uk a . table of contents . section page number...

39
Appendix A Table of Contents Section Page number Consultation questionnaire 2 Consultation booklet 5 Letter inviting local residents and businesses to reply to the consultation 19 Email inviting the public to reply to the consultation 22 List of stakeholders invited to take part in the consultation 23 Email inviting stakeholders to reply to the consultation 27 Reminder email to stakeholders 28 Westminster Council press release announcing the start of consultation 30 Consultation flyer33 Distribution of the consultation flyer 35 Publicity of the consultation by third parties 36 1

Upload: ngohanh

Post on 27-May-2018

214 views

Category:

Documents


0 download

TRANSCRIPT

Appendix A

Table of Contents

Section

Page number

Consultation questionnaire 2 Consultation booklet 5 Letter inviting local residents and businesses to reply to the consultation 19

Email inviting the public to reply to the consultation 22

List of stakeholders invited to take part in the consultation 23

Email inviting stakeholders to reply to the consultation 27

Reminder email to stakeholders 28 Westminster Council press release announcing the start of consultation 30

Consultation ‘flyer’ 33 Distribution of the consultation flyer 35 Publicity of the consultation by third parties 36

1

Have your say on the transformation of Oxford Street

1, Our consultation explains why we believe it is necessary to transform Oxford Street. This would mean however potential changes for buses, taxis, cyclists and vehicles making deliveries or servicing businesses. Bearing in mind the changes we would need to make, do you agree with the transformation of Oxford Street in principle?

I support the transformation of Oxford Street and I am comfortable with the changes that would be necessary to make this possible

I support the transformation of Oxford Street but I have concerns about the changes that would be necessary (please explain these in the space below)

I do not support the transformation of Oxford Street (please explain why in the space below)

I am unsure whether or not I support the proposals (please explain why in the space below)

It would be very helpful if you could explain your answer to question 1. Please do so in the space below.

2, Our consultation materials describe the various challenges we would need to address to achieve our vision for the transformation of Oxford Street. We have described possible changes to access arrangements for buses and taxis, and we have explained what the transformation of Oxford Street might mean for cyclists and for freight and servicing.

If you have any detailed comments about these or any other issue, please record them below. We have listed, in the following bullets, some potential topics you might wish to consider when responding to this question.

• Pedestrian crowding and general experience• Accessibility• Traffic congestion• Air quality• Wayfinding

2

• Deliveries and servicing to businesses • Access to public transport • Parking • Impact on side streets • Night time experience • Personal safety • Impact on particular areas of the district and ideas to mitigate those impacts

3, We have described how we might improve the look and feel of Oxford Street, and other streets in the district, in both the short and long term. If you have any comments about this aspect of our proposals, or any aspiration for the look and feel of Oxford Street you would like us to consider, please consider them below.

About you 4, What is your name?

5, What is your email address?

6, Please provide us with your postcode?

7, Are you (please tick all boxes that apply):

Local resident

Business owner

Employed locally

Visitor to the area

Commuter to the area

Not local but interested in the scheme

3

Other (please specify

8, If responding on behalf of an organisation, business or campaign group, please provide us with the name:

9, How did you find out about this consultation?

Received an email from TfL and Westminster City Council

Received a letter from TfL and Westminster City Council

Read about it in the press

Saw it on the TfL website

Social Media

Other (Please specify)

10, What do you think about the quality of this consultation (for example, the information we have provided, any printed material you have received, any maps or plans, the website and questionnaire etc.)?

Very good

Good

Acceptable

Poor

Very poor

4

Client Approved Image Usage Checked

Art Director .................................................................. Copy Writer ................................................................. Creative Director ......................................................

Producer ...................................................................... Account Director .......................................................

TfL 12 A5 24ppAnge 3mm28 04 17 210 x 148 mm 100%

ARTWORK 19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5

Signature ..................................................

Have your say on the transformation of Oxford StreetConsultation closes on Sunday 18 June 2017

OXFORDSTREET W1CITY OF WESTMINSTER

OXFORDSTREET W1CITY OF WESTMINSTER

19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5.indd 1 28/04/2017 17:19

5

Client Approved Image Usage Checked

Art Director .................................................................. Copy Writer ................................................................. Creative Director ......................................................

Producer ...................................................................... Account Director .......................................................

TfL 12 A5 24ppAnge 3mm28 04 17 210 x 148 mm 100%

ARTWORK 19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5

Signature .................................................. Client Approved Image Usage Checked

Art Director .................................................................. Copy Writer ................................................................. Creative Director ......................................................

Producer ...................................................................... Account Director .......................................................

TfL 12 A5 24ppAnge 3mm28 04 17 210 x 148 mm 100%

ARTWORK 19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5

Signature ..................................................

2 3

Overview

Oxford Street is one of the best known shopping destinations in the world. Around half a million people visit or work in the street and surrounding area every day and thousands of people and families live close by.

Oxford Street is already very busy and growth in London’s population and economy will bring even more people to the area.

There are lots of issues. Pedestrian spaces can get crowded. We recognise there is a road safety problem and air quality in the area is poor. Significant congestion delays passengers using buses and taxis.

Unless we take action now, these issues will worsen as London continues to grow, threatening the success of Oxford Street and the surrounding district.

The introduction of the Elizabeth line in late 2018 provides a once in a generation opportunity to tackle these challenges and make the district into the world’s best outdoor shopping experience and an unrivalled place to live, work and visit.

The Mayor, Sadiq Khan, Transport for London (TfL) and Westminster City Council are working closely together to transform Oxford Street and the surrounding streets.

We want to create a better environment, address poor air quality, support a cultural heartland and thriving business district and deliver improved neighbourhoods.

OXFORDSTREET W1CITY OF WESTMINSTER

OXFORDSTREET W1CITY OF WESTMINSTER

We want to know your thoughts before we make any decisions. We would like to hear from everyone who visits, works or lives in the area so please get involved in this important consultation.

Cllr Robert Davis MBE DL, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Business, Culture and Heritage, Westminster City Council

Valerie Shawcross CBE, Deputy Mayor for Transport.

Mike Brown MVO, Commissioner, Transport for London

19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5.indd 3 28/04/2017 17:19

6

Client Approved Image Usage Checked

Art Director .................................................................. Copy Writer ................................................................. Creative Director ......................................................

Producer ...................................................................... Account Director .......................................................

TfL 12 A5 24ppAnge 3mm28 04 17 210 x 148 mm 100%

ARTWORK 19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5

Signature .................................................. Client Approved Image Usage Checked

Art Director .................................................................. Copy Writer ................................................................. Creative Director ......................................................

Producer ...................................................................... Account Director .......................................................

TfL 12 A5 24ppAnge 3mm28 04 17 210 x 148 mm 100%

ARTWORK 19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5

Signature ..................................................

4 5

We will describe, in as much detail as we are able to at this early stage, what impacts and benefits the transformation of Oxford Street might have. We will also describe how a transformed Oxford Street might look and feel in the short term and will ask for your thoughts as to how the area could be developed in the longer term.

We would like to know whether you support the transformation of Oxford Street in principle. We would also like to know if you have any concerns with our initial thoughts for what changes could be made for buses, taxis and others. Our consultation questionnaire provides space for you to record your thoughts on any issue. The deadline for comments is Sunday 18 June 2017.

Once this consultation has closed we will consider all of the responses and decide whether to proceed to the next stage of the project. If we do, we will develop a more defined set of proposals based on your feedback. We will hold a second consultation in the autumn 2017 to seek your comments on these proposals.

About our consultation

Although our vision for Oxford Street applies to its entire length, any work would need to be done in phases.

That is why this consultation is concerned with the transformation between Orchard Street and Oxford Circus. For simplicity, we will refer to this section simply as ‘Oxford Street’ in this consultation.

This consultation is concerned with the section of Oxford Street from Orchard Street – Oxford Circus

Our consultation describes why we believe it is so important to develop wide-ranging improvements to Oxford Street and its surrounding district. Rather than providing a fully developed set of proposals, we would like to explain our initial thoughts on what transforming Oxford Street could mean for bus services and taxis, as well as on what provisions could be made for cyclists and freight.

PORTL AND

PL

LANGHAM ST

Carnaby Street

KINGLY STREET

Ganton St

GREAT MARLBOROUGH ST

ST GEO

RGE ST

BROOK'S MEWS

DAVIES STREET

Three Kings Yard

GREAT PO

RTLAND ST

MORTIMER ST

CAVENDISH SQUARE

GARDENS

HANOVERSQUARE

GROSVENORSQUARE

WIG

MO

RE PL

GREAT PO

RTLAND ST

REGEN

T ST

OLD CAVEN

DISH

ST

HO

LLES STREET

MARGARET ST

JOH

N PRIN

CE'S ST

REGEN

T ST

REGEN

T ST

VERE ST

HAREW

OO

D PL HAN

OVER SQ

HANOVER ST

LITTLE ARGYLL

ST

NEW

BON

D ST

SOUTH MOLTON ST

TENTERDEN ST

BROOK ST

PORTMAN MEWS SOUTH

GRANVILLE PL

NORTH ROW

SEYMOUR STREET

ST ANSELM'S PL

BINN

EY ST

LUM

LEY ST

GEORGE YARD

NO

RTH AU

DLEY ST

BALDERTON

ST

DUKE ST

DUKE'S YARD

MARBLE ARCH

HYDE PARK

RED PL

LEES PLACE

PARK STREET

PROVIDENCE CT

UPPER BROOK STREETBLACKBURN

E'S MEW

S

PARK LANE

PARK LANE

CULROSS STREET

UPPER GROSVENOR STREET

WELBECK WAY

MARYLEBO

NE LAN

E

BENTINCK STSEYMO

UR M

EWS

PICTON PL

PORTMAN SQUARE

EDWARDS MEWS

BERKELEY MEW

S

DUKE STREET

EDGWARE RO

AD

EDGWARE ROAD

BAYSWATER ROAD

STANH

OPE PLACE

HILLS PLACEPRINCES ST

SWALLO

W

PLACE

DERING ST

WO

ODSTO

CK ST

ARGYLL ST

Foubert's PlaceLITTLE MARLBOROUGH ST

HAN

OVER SQ

BLENHEIM ST

DAVIES MEWS

MADDOX ST

ST GEO

RGE STAVERY ROW

MILL ST CONDUIT ST

BROOK ST

MADDOX STGROSVENOR STREET

LITTLE PORTLAND ST

CHAN

DOS ST

CAVENDISH PL

MARGARET ST

WIM

POLE STREET

WIGMORE ST

CAVENDISH SQ

GREAT CASTLE ST

MARKET PL

CHAPEL PL

HENRIETTA PLACE

MARYLEBO

NE LAN

E

WELBECK ST

WIGMORE STREET

MANCHESTER SQUARE

MAN

DEVILLE PL

HINDE STFITZHARDINGE STREET

STRATFORD PL

JAMES ST

BARRETT ST

PORTM

AN ST

ORCH

ARD STREET

BRYANSTON ST

OLD Q

UEBEC ST

DAVIES ST

SOUTH MOLTON LANE

GILBERT STREET

WEIGHHOUSE STBROWN HART GARDENS

CUMBERLAND GATE

TYBURN

WAY

GREEN ST

DUN

RAVEN ST

NORTH ROW

GROSVENOR SQ

WOOD'S MEWS

CARLOS PL

GROSVENOR SQ

PARK LANE

PARK LANE

PORTMAN SQUARE

PORTMAN SQUARE

NEW

QU

EBEC ST

GREAT CU

MBERLAN

D PL

UPPER BERKELEY STHAMPDEN

GURNEY ST

HARLEY STREET

DEAN'S M

EWS

POLLEN

ST

LANGHAM PL

OXFORD CIRCUS

OXFORD STREET

OXFORD STREET

OXFORD STREET

OXFORDSTREET W1CITY OF WESTMINSTER

OXFORDSTREET W1CITY OF WESTMINSTER

19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5.indd 5 28/04/2017 17:19

7

Client Approved Image Usage Checked

Art Director .................................................................. Copy Writer ................................................................. Creative Director ......................................................

Producer ...................................................................... Account Director .......................................................

TfL 12 A5 24ppAnge 3mm28 04 17 210 x 148 mm 100%

ARTWORK 19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5

Signature .................................................. Client Approved Image Usage Checked

Art Director .................................................................. Copy Writer ................................................................. Creative Director ......................................................

Producer ...................................................................... Account Director .......................................................

TfL 12 A5 24ppAnge 3mm28 04 17 210 x 148 mm 100%

ARTWORK 19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5

Signature ..................................................

6 7

Crowding on Oxford St

With your feedback, we hope to create proposals for the Oxford Street district which would:

• Radically reduce the volume of traffic on Oxford Street

• Manage the traffic in the surrounding area to minimise any negative impacts

• Support future growth and economic activity

• Reduce crowding on Oxford Street

• Address very poor air quality

• Ensure the area remains accessible by public transport services

• Create a new world-class public space for those who live in, work or visit the area

• Improve road safety for all

What is the Transformation of Oxford Street?

TfL and Westminster City Council are working together to transform Oxford Street into a world-class public place. The heart of our approach is to deliver improvements that benefit people rather than traffic.

A critical part of any transformation of Oxford Street is a reduction of traffic volumes. We plan to improve the look and feel of the area and create a more pedestrian-friendly environment. This would also address poor air quality, deliver improved neighbourhoods for residents and support the West End’s economy.

We believe that this would require a significant increase in the amount of space provided for pedestrians and a radical reduction in the amount of traffic using Oxford Street, with associated measures to protect the surrounding district. That said, there may be additional or alternative measures which could complement any physical changes we make to the street. We would like to hear any ideas which might improve the experience of using Oxford Street and the surrounding district.

We want to hear from as many people as possible with their views on how we can transform this iconic street.

19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5.indd 7 28/04/2017 17:19

8

Client Approved Image Usage Checked

Art Director .................................................................. Copy Writer ................................................................. Creative Director ......................................................

Producer ...................................................................... Account Director .......................................................

TfL 12 A5 24ppAnge 3mm28 04 17 210 x 148 mm 100%

ARTWORK 19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5

Signature .................................................. Client Approved Image Usage Checked

Art Director .................................................................. Copy Writer ................................................................. Creative Director ......................................................

Producer ...................................................................... Account Director .......................................................

TfL 12 A5 24ppAnge 3mm28 04 17 210 x 148 mm 100%

ARTWORK 19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5

Signature ..................................................

8 9

Why transform Oxford Street?

The Oxford Street district is at the heart of the West End. In addition to its cultural significance, the West End is a powerhouse for the UK economy, generating three per cent of the country’s economic output.

If we want the West End to retain its national and international competitiveness, and to continue to contribute so strongly to the nation’s economy, we must improve the experience of using the area for everyone.

The attractiveness of the Oxford Street area as a retail destination and business hub, and the wider area as a home for a thriving local community means that it is already very busy. It can become so busy that pedestrians can sometimes be forced into the road to continue their journey, or choose to avoid the area entirely.

Disabled and older people find Oxford Street very challenging to use because it is so crowded. It cannot be right that the UK’s most iconic shopping street is not easily accessible to everyone.

London’s population is now at a record high of 8.6 million and is forecast to grow to 10 million by 2031. In addition, there are expected to be around 2.2 million jobs in central London by 2031 and this could further increase the pressure on Oxford Street and the district. Taking into account increases in visitor numbers, unacceptable levels of crowding on Oxford Street will increase by 72 per cent by 2021 and 100 per cent by 2031 (compared to 2015).

• Support businesses throughout the district, enabling economic growth and creating jobs

• Create innovative partnerships between the public and private sectors to deliver the transformation

• Provide the commercial accommodation necessary to meet economic and employment growth targets

The transformation of Oxford Street is part of a wider package of improvements for the West End which would support the proposed improvements on Hanover Square, Cavendish Square, Bond Street, Baker Street / Gloucester Place and Tottenham Court Road / Gower Street, as well as improvements for pedestrians and cyclists throughout the district.

OXFORDSTREET W1CITY OF WESTMINSTER

OXFORDSTREET W1CITY OF WESTMINSTER

19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5.indd 9 28/04/2017 17:19

9

Client Approved Image Usage Checked

Art Director .................................................................. Copy Writer ................................................................. Creative Director ......................................................

Producer ...................................................................... Account Director .......................................................

TfL 12 A5 24ppAnge 3mm28 04 17 210 x 148 mm 100%

ARTWORK 19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5

Signature .................................................. Client Approved Image Usage Checked

Art Director .................................................................. Copy Writer ................................................................. Creative Director ......................................................

Producer ...................................................................... Account Director .......................................................

TfL 12 A5 24ppAnge 3mm28 04 17 210 x 148 mm 100%

ARTWORK 19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5

Signature ..................................................

10 11

that enhance, rather than detract from the district’s appeal.

We believe we must address these issues to improve the quality of the environment in the Oxford Street district and ensure its continued success for all.

Doing nothing would mean that crowding, road safety, congestion and air quality would simply continue to get worse.

Delivering our vision for Oxford Street would involve a number of challenges however.

The following sections describe some of these challenges for those who live, work or visit the area, including users of buses, taxis, cyclists and freight and servicing vehicles. It also outlines our initial thoughts as to how we might best address them. Most importantly, it sets out how you can give your views.

In late 2018 the Elizabeth line will open, bringing new high-frequency rail services to Bond Street and Tottenham Court Road stations. The trains and stations will provide full access for disabled people. The new services will increase the number of people arriving by train and the ease with which they can travel to Oxford Street from outside London, so therefore the overall number of people using Oxford Street will increase. There could be a 50 per cent increase in the number of people using Bond Street station, for example. Passengers travelling from Reading station via the Elizabeth line could reach Bond Street station in less than an hour.

We recognise that air quality in the Oxford Street area is a serious and pressing issue. Air pollution limits are regularly exceeded, despite improvements in the number of low-emission buses and taxis operating in London and efforts by businesses to consolidate or re-time deliveries to reduce their impact. Both TfL and Westminster Council are committed to tackling air quality as a top priority.

Road safety is a significant concern. From June 2013 to May 2016 there were around 60 collisions a year on Oxford Street which resulted in a personal injury.

The West End Partnership has set ambitious aspirations for economic and employment growth for the district. This will require additional commercial space. We need to ensure that we have the policies in place to enable this to be provided but in ways

OXFORDSTREET W1CITY OF WESTMINSTER

19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5.indd 11 28/04/2017 17:19

10

Client Approved Image Usage Checked

Art Director .................................................................. Copy Writer ................................................................. Creative Director ......................................................

Producer ...................................................................... Account Director .......................................................

TfL 12 A5 24ppAnge 3mm28 04 17 210 x 148 mm 100%

ARTWORK 19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5

Signature .................................................. Client Approved Image Usage Checked

Art Director .................................................................. Copy Writer ................................................................. Creative Director ......................................................

Producer ...................................................................... Account Director .......................................................

TfL 12 A5 24ppAnge 3mm28 04 17 210 x 148 mm 100%

ARTWORK 19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5

Signature ..................................................

12 13

Accessing Oxford Street by bus

Currently, Oxford Street is restricted to buses and taxis only from 07:00–19:00, Monday to Saturday.

The bus is a hugely important and easily accessible means of transport, and the buses that use Oxford Street provide links to a wide range of destinations beyond.

The number of buses which currently use Oxford Street is a reflection of the very significant demand to travel to and through the area by bus – 41 per cent of trips on Oxford Street are by bus. At the same time however, this volume of vehicles restricts the space available for pedestrians who use Oxford Street in even greater numbers – 56 per cent of trips within Oxford Street are made on foot.

Earlier in 2017, TfL held a consultation on proposals for changes to the bus network in central London, including to a number of routes which currently use Oxford Street. These proposals will have the effect of reducing the number of buses that use Oxford Street by around 40 per cent. TfL has published a Consultation Report, outlining the issues raised in the consultation. For further details, please go to tfl.gov.uk/west-end-bus-changes

We have considered whether we could make further changes to the eight routes that will use Oxford Street once these changes have taken effect.

If we made no further changes to the bus network in the Oxford Street area the links currently provided for bus passengers would

Walking on Oxford Street

We want to significantly improve the experience of using Oxford Street for pedestrians. This section describes how a transformed Oxford Street might look and feel for pedestrians.

Reducing traffic levels on Oxford Street would allow us to give more space to pedestrians and reduce overcrowding. The extent to which we could transform Oxford Street would depend on what changes for buses, taxis, freight and cyclists.

In the short term we would make changes to the look and feel of Oxford Street ahead of the opening of the Elizabeth line in late 2018.

We would like to ‘de-clutter’ the area to create as much space as possible. We could also explore temporary planting or public art.

We would like to know your thoughts about what more permanent and genuinely transformational changes we could make to the look and feel of Oxford Street in the longer term. What features of a transformed Oxford Street would be most important to you? Our consultation questionnaire includes a question in which you can record your comments about any issue. Please do let us know your thoughts.

19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5.indd 13 28/04/2017 17:19

11

Client Approved Image Usage Checked

Art Director .................................................................. Copy Writer ................................................................. Creative Director ......................................................

Producer ...................................................................... Account Director .......................................................

TfL 12 A5 24ppAnge 3mm28 04 17 210 x 148 mm 100%

ARTWORK 19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5

Signature .................................................. Client Approved Image Usage Checked

Art Director .................................................................. Copy Writer ................................................................. Creative Director ......................................................

Producer ...................................................................... Account Director .......................................................

TfL 12 A5 24ppAnge 3mm28 04 17 210 x 148 mm 100%

ARTWORK 19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5

Signature ..................................................

14 15

Alternatively, we could make the same changes described earlier, and divert night buses to an alternative east-west route.

We would like to know your thoughts. If you wish to suggest alternative ideas, please do so.

If we decide to proceed, we will provide further details about what, if any, changes could be made to buses using Oxford Street in the next stage of consultation, later in the autumn.

be maintained. However, our ability to make transformative changes to the area would be extremely limited as we would need to maintain a carriageway along Oxford Street at all times for buses.

Removing buses would maximise our ability to transform Oxford Street, since it would provide more space for people.

We could divert some buses to a suitable alternative route such as Wigmore Street, which is not currently served by bus. We would need to consider what mitigating measures might be necessary to protect those living and working in the wider district and to ensure traffic could continue to flow smoothly.

We are reviewing whether it might be feasible to create new points, potentially in the areas surrounding Marble Arch or Oxford Circus if sufficient space can be found, where buses would end or begin their journey. Passengers who currently travel through Oxford Street may need to change buses. This would reduce the accessibility of the Oxford Street area by bus and would make travelling more difficult for some people. That said, the new Bus Hopper fare would mean that passengers using Oyster cards would not need to pay any extra fare, providing they change bus within one hour.

We will also need to consider what changes, if any, should be made to the night buses that currently use Oxford Street. Allowing night buses to use Oxford Street could have implications for transforming the street as we would need to maintain a carriageway along Oxford Street at all times for buses.

OXFORDSTREET W1CITY OF WESTMINSTER

OXFORDSTREET W1CITY OF WESTMINSTER

19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5.indd 15 28/04/2017 17:19

12

Client Approved Image Usage Checked

Art Director .................................................................. Copy Writer ................................................................. Creative Director ......................................................

Producer ...................................................................... Account Director .......................................................

TfL 12 A5 24ppAnge 3mm28 04 17 210 x 148 mm 100%

ARTWORK 19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5

Signature ..................................................

16 17

Cycling on Oxford Street

Compared to pedestrians or bus passengers, very few cyclists currently use Oxford Street, although there are no restrictions to prevent them from doing so. Currently, only one per cent of trips on Oxford Street are made by bike. Those roads running parallel to Oxford Street, particularly Brook Street, Grosvenor Street and Wigmore Street tend to be preferred routes.

We have considered what the transformation of Oxford Street could mean for cyclists and want to know what you think.

We could restrict access to Oxford Street for buses and taxis but continue to allow cyclists to use it at any time. We would need to consider how practical and safe it would be for very large numbers of pedestrians, particularly visually impaired people, to share a space with cyclists.

Another possibility might be to change the current arrangements and allow cyclists to use Oxford Street at night when the number of pedestrians in the area is lower, possibly from 22:00–10:00.

While this would improve our opportunity to transform Oxford Street, it would restrict the availability of routes for cyclists and would mean that the number of cyclists using alternative east-west routes would increase. We would need to consider whether it would be desirable to provide new cycling facilities on these alternative routes. We would also need to consider how cyclists would use Oxford Street at night, and specifically

whether it would be necessary to segregate cyclists and pedestrians.

The third possibility would be to restrict cyclists from using Oxford Street at all times. Depending on our proposals for the bus network and for taxis, this would maximise our opportunity to transform Oxford Street.

As with a day-time restriction however, we would need to consider whether it would be desirable to provide new cycling facilities on alternative east-west routes.

A particular issue for Oxford Street and the West End is the prevalence of pedicabs, which have a disproportionate effect on traffic congestion.

Currently no public bodies have the regulatory or licensing authority necessary to improve safety or reduce fare abuses prevalent among some pedicab drivers. TfL and Westminster City Council recognise the issue and are working with the Government for the powers we need to tackle the problem. In the meantime, we will continue to work together to run operations to tackle dangerous and antisocial behaviour from pedicab drivers.

We would like to know your thoughts. If you wish to suggest alternative ideas, please do so.

If we decide to proceed, we will provide further details about what, if any, changes could be made to cycling on Oxford Street in the next stage of consultation, later in the autumn.

19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5.indd 17 28/04/2017 17:19

13

Client Approved Image Usage Checked

Art Director .................................................................. Copy Writer ................................................................. Creative Director ......................................................

Producer ...................................................................... Account Director .......................................................

TfL 12 A5 24ppAnge 3mm28 04 17 210 x 148 mm 100%

ARTWORK 19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5

Signature ..................................................

18 19

Accessing Oxford Street by taxi

Currently, taxis (black cabs) can access Oxford Street at any time. Private hire vehicles can use Oxford Street only from 19:00–07:00, Monday to Saturday.

Taxis are also a significant method of transport to and within Oxford Street and the surrounding area, making up almost a third of the traffic on Oxford Street.

Taxis are particularly important for those with restricted mobility, shoppers and tourists, and the taxi trade is an iconic feature of London and the West End. That said, despite making up almost a third of the traffic, taxis account for only two per cent of trips on Oxford Street.

As London has grown over time so have the number of taxis and private hire vehicles operating in the capital. For example, in 2009/10 there were 59,191 private hire drivers licensed to operate in London. There are now over 117,000 private hire drivers operating in the capital.

Removing access for taxis would increase the extent to which we could transform Oxford Street, although this could also have implications for the accessibility of Oxford Street and for traffic flow in the surrounding area.

If we made no changes to the current arrangements direct access to Oxford Street for taxis would be maintained. It would,however, greatly limit our ability to transform the area.

If we restricted access for taxis and private hire vehicles during the day, and allowed night-time access either to the full length of Oxford Street, or only to particular sections of it, we could

provide pedestrians with much more space. This would, however, reduce the accessibility of Oxford Street by taxi during the day.

If we restricted access for taxis and private hire vehicles at all times, we could provide pedestrians with much more space. Again, this would have implications for the accessibility of Oxford Street by taxi and potentially for traffic flow in the surrounding area.

In each case, we would look to identify new taxi ranks in the surrounding area in discussion with the taxi trade, and this could enable passengers to access Oxford Street by taxi, with a short walk.

Should we propose to restrict access to Oxford Street for all taxis we would consider whether it was possible to establish designated crossing points. These would enable taxis to head north to south (or vice versa), preventing long diversions to bypass Oxford Street.

We would like to know your thoughts. If you wish to suggest alternative ideas, please do so.

If we decide to proceed, we will provide further details about what, if any, changes could be made to taxis using Oxford Street in the next stage of consultation, later in the autumn.

19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5.indd 19 28/04/2017 17:19

14

Client Approved Image Usage Checked

Art Director .................................................................. Copy Writer ................................................................. Creative Director ......................................................

Producer ...................................................................... Account Director .......................................................

TfL 12 A5 24ppAnge 3mm28 04 17 210 x 148 mm 100%

ARTWORK 19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5

Signature ..................................................

20 21

Making and taking deliveries on Oxford Street

As an established retail and business hub it is extremely important that businesses based on Oxford Street can receive deliveries and be serviced efficiently.

At the same time we recognise the importance of ensuring that local residents are protected from excessive noise, pollution and congestion. Any proposals must ensure that freight and servicing vehicles are able to continue to access the Oxford Street district efficiently.

Currently, freight vehicles can access Oxford Street to make deliveries at any time, but the majority of activity takes place between 22:00 and 10:00.

Some businesses on Oxford Street already have arrangements in place to make or take deliveries via the side roads nearby Oxford Street, or to loading facilities at the rear.

Removing access for freight would increase the extent to which we could transform Oxford Street, although this could also have implications for the delivery of goods or for traffic flow in the surrounding area.

If we make no changes to the current arrangements, direct access to Oxford Street for deliveries would be maintained. It would, however, greatly limit our ability to transform the area.

If we restricted access for freight vehicles during the day, and allowed night-time access either to the full length of Oxford Street, or only to particular sections of it, we could

provide pedestrians with much more space. This would, however, reduce the time that certain businesses would be able to receive deliveries. Businesses may need to re-time when they receive deliveries.

We will continue to work with businesses to find new ways of improving the efficiency of deliveries and servicing, while reducing the impact of these journeys on those visiting, living or working in the Oxford Street district. There have been similar schemes that have successfully reduced the number of vehicles which deliver to shops on Regent Street, and reduced the number of vehicles collecting waste from businesses on Bond Street.

If we propose to restrict access to Oxford Street for all freight vehicles we would consider whether it would be possible to establish designated crossing points. These would enable freight and servicing vehicles to head north to south (or vice versa).

We would like to know your thoughts. If you wish to suggest alternative ideas, please do so.

If we decide to proceed, we will provide further details about what, if any, changes could be made to freight access to Oxford Street in the next stage of consultation, later in the autumn.

19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5.indd 21 28/04/2017 17:19

15

Client Approved Image Usage Checked

Art Director .................................................................. Copy Writer ................................................................. Creative Director ......................................................

Producer ...................................................................... Account Director .......................................................

TfL 12 A5 24ppAnge 3mm28 04 17 210 x 148 mm 100%

ARTWORK 19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5

Signature ..................................................

22 23

Impacts of the transformation of Oxford Street

The transformation of Oxford Street could mean that traffic in the area changes. We have built a traffic model and are using it to help us forecast what impacts the transformation of Oxford Street might cause. Although our work is at an early stage we want to share our progress with you now.

Our model has been built using data obtained from surveys of recent traffic levels and trip patterns. The model takes into account forecast growth in London’s population and economy in the coming years, and how this might affect traffic levels in central London in the future. The model also includes the effects of approved transport schemes which might have an effect on traffic patterns.

In the coming years, irrespective of any changes we make to address the current challenges in Oxford Street, the population of our city will grow, and there will be increasing pressure on London’s road network and on public transport services. At the same time, we know that changes will be made to the highway system in central London and elsewhere, and that traffic patterns will change.

On top of these changes, the Oxford Street transformation is expected to have some further impact on traffic conditions. The extent to which traffic patterns would change with the transformation of Oxford Street would depend on what specific changes we propose and also on how traffic responds to the wider changes to the highway system in London or other

developments which are already planned to be implemented in the surrounding area. We will share more details on the likely impacts of the Oxford Street changes as our proposals develop.

We would like to know if you have any initial thoughts or concerns. Our consultation questionnaire includes a question in which you can write down any comments you have about any aspect of what we have set out so far.

OXFORDSTREET W1CITY OF WESTMINSTER

OXFORDSTREET W1CITY OF WESTMINSTER

19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5.indd 23 28/04/2017 17:19

16

Client Approved Image Usage Checked

Art Director .................................................................. Copy Writer ................................................................. Creative Director ......................................................

Producer ...................................................................... Account Director .......................................................

TfL 12 A5 24ppAnge 3mm28 04 17 210 x 148 mm 100%

ARTWORK 19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5

Signature ..................................................

24 25

How to reply or find out more

You can respond to our consultation in the following ways:

• Online at tfl.gov.uk/oxford-street

• By email to [email protected]

• In writing to 'Freepost TfL Consultations'

Our website includes a consultation questionnaire you may wish to complete. If you would prefer to set your thoughts out in writing, please do so to our Freepost or email address.

The deadline for comments is Sunday 18 June 2017.

We are holding a number of ‘roadshow’ events where TfL and Westminster City Council staff will be on hand to answer any questions.

For further details, please see our website tfl.gov.uk/oxford-street

To request a copy of this booklet in Braille, large-text or another language, please call us on 0343 222 11551 or email [email protected]

1 Service and network charges may apply.

Visit tfl.gov.uk/terms for details

19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5.indd 25 28/04/2017 17:19

17

Client Approved Image Usage Checked

Art Director .................................................................. Copy Writer ................................................................. Creative Director ......................................................

Producer ...................................................................... Account Director .......................................................

TfL 12 A5 24ppAnge 3mm28 04 17 210 x 148 mm 100%

ARTWORK 19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5

Signature ..................................................

26 27

How to reply or find out more

You can respond to our consultation in the following ways:

• Online at tfl.gov.uk/oxford-street

• By email to [email protected]

• In writing to 'Freepost TfL Consultations'

Our website includes a consultation questionnaire you may wish to complete. If you would prefer to set your thoughts out in writing, please do so to our Freepost or email address.

The deadline for comments is Sunday 18 June 2017.

We are holding a number of ‘roadshow’ events where TfL and Westminster City Council staff will be on hand to answer any questions.

For further details, please see our website tfl.gov.uk/oxford-street

To request a copy of this booklet in Braille, large-text or another language, please call us on 0343 222 11551 or email [email protected]

1 Service and network charges may apply.

Visit tfl.gov.uk/terms for details

OXFORDSTREET W1CITY OF WESTMINSTER

OXFORDSTREET W1CITY OF WESTMINSTER

19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5.indd 27 28/04/2017 17:19

18

Client Approved Image Usage Checked

Art Director .................................................................. Copy Writer ................................................................. Creative Director ......................................................

Producer ...................................................................... Account Director .......................................................

TfL 12 A5 24ppAnge 3mm28 04 17 210 x 148 mm 100%

ARTWORK 19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5

Signature ..................................................

28 29

OXFORDSTREET W1CITY OF WESTMINSTER

OXFORDSTREET W1CITY OF WESTMINSTER

Next steps

Once consultation closes on Sunday 18 June 2017 we will begin considering all of the responses we receive. We will publish a Consultation Report, listing all of the issues raised and providing our response to each of these, later in the summer. We will use your feedback to help decide whether we should progress to the next stage and develop a more defined set of proposals for the transformation of Oxford Street, and if so, we will hold a further consultation on these proposals in the autumn.

19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Leaflet A5.indd 29 28/04/2017 17:19

19

Post: FREEPOST TFL CONSULTATIONS Phone 0343 222 1155 Email: [email protected]

Dear Sir or Madam, Have your say on the transformation of Oxford Street We are writing to invite you to take part in a consultation on the proposed transformation of Oxford Street and the surrounding district. A world class destination, Oxford Street is a leading shopping and cultural hub which welcomes around 500,000 visitors every day. It is also home to a vibrant local community. Whilst crowding, air quality, road safety and congestion can negatively impact the area, the opening of the Elizabeth line in 2018 provides a once in a lifetime opportunity to radically improve this unique part of the West End for generations to come. The Mayor of London, Westminster City Council and Transport for London (TfL) are working together to significantly improve the Oxford Street district. We are developing proposals to transform it into a first-class public space, with significantly reduced traffic levels and neighbourhoods that people remain proud to call home. We now want to hear from as many people as possible, who live, work, run a business or visit the district to share their views with us on the challenges and opportunities to improve things for the better. Although our over-arching vision applies to the entirety of Oxford Street and we do want to hear views about the whole district, this consultation is particularly focused on the section of Oxford Street from Orchard Street to Oxford Circus. We will hold separate more detailed consultations on the remaining sections as any work is expected to be done in phases. To find out more and to have your say, please visit the TfL website www.tfl.gov.uk/oxford-street. The deadline for comments is Sunday 18 June 2017. Any questions? We are holding a number of ‘roadshow’ events where TfL and Westminster City Council staff will be on hand to answer any questions.

20

Venue Dates

Grosvenor Chapel Garden Room, 24 St Audley Street, London, W1K 2PA

Saturday 10 June 2017 11am – 4pm Monday 12 June 2017 12pm – 7pm

Wigmore Hall Bechstein Room, 36 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 2BP

Friday 16 June 2017 10am – 4pm Saturday 10 June 2017 11am – 4pm

275 Oxford Street London W1C 2DJ Nearest Tube: Oxford Circus.

Main Hall Saturday 10 June 2017 11am – 4pm Oxford Street room Wednesday 14 June 2017 12pm – 7pm

Once our consultation has closed we will consider all of the issues raised and decide how to proceed. We will use the views gathered at this stage to inform a further round of consultation that is planned for autumn 2017, during which we will ask for your comments on a more defined and specific set of proposals. No final decisions will be taken on the future of Oxford St until we have completed both rounds of consultation. Yours sincerely,

Cllr Robert Davis MBE DL, Westminster City Council, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Business, Culture and Heritage

Valerie Shawcross CBE, Deputy Mayor for Transport

Mike Brown MVO, Commissioner, Transport for London

21

1

Are our emails displaying well on your device? If not, allow images or view online

Home Plan journey Status update Walking

Dear

We are working closely with Westminster City Council and would like your views on plans to transform Oxford Street and its district.

For full details and to share your views, please visit tfl.gov.uk/oxford-street

The proposals would help to reduce traffic and crowding, address poor air quality and improve road safety for all.

This consultation will run until Sunday 18 June.

Yours sincerely,

Vernon Everitt Managing Director Customers, Communication and Technology

These are our customer service updates about consultations. To unsubscribe, please click here

Email sign up Social Media Fares & Payments Maps

Copyright in the contents of this email and its attachments belongs to Transport for London. Any unauthorised usage will infringe that copyright. © Transport for London

Click here to report this email as SPAM.

22

Publica Nike TownArup H&MVolterra British Hospitality AssociationCentre for London Royal AcademyCentre for London Society of London Theatres (SOLT)NLA Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA)Church of Annunciation Marble Arch Society of the Golden KeysThe Western Marble Arch Synagogue Wigmore HallWest London Synagogue Wallace CollectionHinde Street Methodist Church Photographers' GalleryAll Saints Margaret Street National GalleryAll Souls Langham Place VisitBritainCatholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile The LanghamSt James's Roman Catholic Church ClaridgesSt Patrick's Church Edwardian Hotels LondonSt Georges Hanover Square Radisson Blu Portman Central United Synagogue Radisson Blu BerkshireWest Central Liberal Synagogue Marriot Grosvenor SquareLondon Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple CumberlandSoho Islamic Centre Hard Rock Fitzrovia Mosque MandevilleCity of London AmbaLondon Borough of Barking & Dagenham Edwardian LondonLondon Borough of Barnet Nadler HotelsLondon Borough of Bexley LCCLondon Borough of Brent SustransLondon Borough of Bromley London TravelWatchLondon Borough of Camden Living StreetsLondon Borough of Croydon RNIBLondon Borough of Ealing Guide DogsLondon Borough of Enfield Transport for AllLondon Borough of Hackney Whizz KidzLondon Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Alzheimer’s SocietyLondon Borough of Haringey StonewallLondon Borough of Harrow Race Equality FederationLondon Borough of Havering National Autistic SocietyLondon Borough of Hillingdon Thomas Pocklington Trust London Borough of Hounslow Wheels for WellbeingLondon Borough of Islington Muscular Dystrophy UKLondon Borough of Lewisham Age UK London Borough of Merton Campaign for Better Transport London Borough of Newham RAC Motoring ServicesLondon Borough of Redbridge RoadPeaceLondon Borough of Richmond upon Thames Motorcycle CampaignLondon Borough of Sutton AA Tech DriveLondon Borough of Tower Hamlets LTDA London Taxi Drivers Association London Borough of Waltham Forest UNITE

Stakeholder email campaign - list of recipients

23

London Borough of Wandsworth LCDC London Cab Drivers CommitteeRoyal Borough of Greenwich UberRoyal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames Addison LeeBrentwood Borough Council LPHCA/PHB Broxbourne Borough Council GMBBuckinghamshire County Council UCGDartford Borough Council RMTEpping Forest District Council FTAEssex County Council Greater London Freight Council Hertfordshire County Council Central London Freight Quality Partnership Kent County Council Road Haulage AssociationReading Borough Council DHLSlough Borough Council Unmesh Desay AMSouth Bucks District Council Ludo Orlando AMSurrey County Council Onkar Sahota AMThe Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Peter Mason AMThree Rivers District Council Len Duvall AMThurrock Council Susan Jeary AMWatford Borough Council Leonie Cooper AM

Wokingham Borough Council MeganMorrison-Sloan AM

King Edward VII's Hospital Jennette Arnold AMLondon Clinic Hospital Heidi Bancroft AMLondon Eye Hospital Tony Arbour AMLondon Wellbeck Hospital, The Trisha Tatcher AMNuffield Health London West End Health ClinicNicky Gavron AMOptegra Eye Hospital Louise Smith AMRoyal National Orthopaedic Hospital Fiona Twycross AMThe Physicians' Clinic Steven Bramah AMUniversity College Hospital of Westmoreland SShaun Bailey AMWeymouth Street Hospital Fiona Grandidge AMHCA Healthcare Andrew Boff AMThe Soho Society Juliet Donnelly AMCrown Estate Sian Berry AMWCC Rachel Carlil AMTfL Azzees Minott AMMet Police George Raszka AMLondon Borough of Southwark Peter Whittle AMLondon Borough of Lambeth Lynne Evans AMRoyal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Cllr Richard BeddoeCity of London Cllr Julia AlexanderCovent Garden Community Association Cllr Adnan MohamedMarylebone Association Cllr Karen ScarboroughFitzrovia West Neighbourhood Forum Cllr Ian RowleyRSMSJ Cllr Iain BottBBC Cllr Jonathan GlanzUniversity of Westminster Cllr Paul ChurchCBRE Cllr Glenys Roberts

and other Emergency Services

24

New West End Company (NWEC) Cllr Tim MitchellBaker Street Quarter Cllr Louise HyamsMarble Arch BID Cllr Cameron Thomson

Northbank BIDDame Margaret Hodge MP

The Fitzrovia Partnership Jane Ellison MPBee London Bob Stewart MPHeart of London Neil Coyle MPRegent's Street Association RushanaraAli MPLondon Chamber of Commerce David Evennett MPLondon First Dawn Butler MPInstitute of Directors Barry Gardiner MPCBI Ruth Cadbury MPFederation of Small Business Robert Neill MPCross River Partnership Harriet Harman MPWestminster Property Association Tom Brake MPLondon Higher Greg Hands MP

Mishcon de Reya IainDuncan Smith MP

British Retail Consortium Theresa Villiers MPAlmacantar Mark Field MPBerners Allsopp Estate Gavin Barwell MPBMO Real Estate Steve Reed MPCaneparo Associates Chris Philp MPRolfe Judd Architects Jon Cruddas MPBritish Land Helen Hayes MPCapital and Counties Properties Rupa Huq MPChurch Commissioners Stephen Pound MPDerwent London Virendra Sharma MPGreat Portland Estates Stephen Timms MPGrosvenor Kate Osamor MPHoward de Walden Estate Clive Efford MPLancer Property Asset Management Joan Ryan MPLangham Estate David Burrowes MPLazari Real Estate Teresa Pearce MPM&G Investment Seema Malhotra MPNorges Bank Investment Management Mike Freer MPPonte Gadea Matthew PennycookMPRedevco Diane Abbott MPShaftesbury Meg Hillier MPSoho Estate Andy Slaughter MPThe Bedford Estates Tulip Siddiq MPThe Crown Estate/ Pollen Estate Bob Blackman MPThe Portman Estate Gareth Thomas MPThor Equities Asset Management John McDonnell MPJohn Lewis Matthew Offord MPDebenhams Sir Keir Starmer MP

Marks & SpencerDame Angela Watkinson MP

25

Primark Catherine West MPHouse of Fraser Wes Streeting MPSelfridges Mike Gapes MPFenwick of Bond Street Jeremy Corbyn MPInditex Emily ThornberryMPLiberty Victoria Borwick MPHamleys James Berry MPRiver Island Victoria Foxcroft MPArcadia Group Heidi Alexander MP

Jim Dowd MPJohn Cryer MPSiobhain McDonagh MPJames Brokenshir MPJo Johnson MPJim Fitzpatrick MPJustine Greening MPSarah Olney MPAndrew Rosindell MPNick Hurd MPChuka Umunna MPPaul Scully MPRosena Allin-Khan MPDavid Lammy MPTania Mathias MPBoris Johnson MPKate Hoey MPStella Creasy MPLyn Brown MPKaren Buck MPStephen Hammond MP

26

1

From:Sent:Subject:

TfL Consultations24 April 2017 10:28Have your say on the transformation of Oxford Street

Dear Sir or Madam,

We are writing to invite you to take part in a consultation on the proposed transformation of Oxford Street and the surrounding district.

A world class destination, Oxford Street is a leading shopping and cultural hub which welcomes around 500,000 visitors every day. It is also home to a vibrant local community.

Whilst crowding, air quality, road safety and congestion can negatively impact the area, the opening of the Elizabeth line in 2018 provides a once in a lifetime opportunity to radically improve this unique part of the West End for generations to come.

Westminster City Council and Transport for London (TfL) are working together to significantly improve the Oxford Street district. We are developing proposals to transform it into a first-class public space, with significantly reduced traffic levels and neighbourhoods that people remain proud to call home. We now want to hear from as many people as possible, who live, work, run a business or visit the district to share their views with us on the challenges and opportunities to improve things for the better.

Although our over-arching vision applies to the entirety of Oxford Street and we do want to hear views about the whole district, this consultation is particularly focused on the section of Oxford Street from Orchard Street to Oxford Circus. We will hold separate more detailed consultations on the remaining sections as any work is expected to be done in phases.

To find out more and to have your say, please visit the TfL website www.tfl.gov.uk/oxford-street. The deadline for comments is 18 June 2017.

Once our consultation has closed we will consider all of the issues raised and decide how to proceed. We will use the views gathered at this stage to inform a further round of consultation that is planned for autumn 2017, during which we will ask for your comments on a more defined and specific set of proposals. No final decisions will be taken on the future of Oxford Street until we have completed both rounds of consultation.

Yours sincerely,

Cllr Robert Davis MBE DL, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Business, Culture and Heritage

Valerie Shawcross CBE, Deputy Mayor for Transport

Mike Brown MVO, Commissioner, Transport for London

27

1

From: Sent: 15 June 2017 15:24 To: 'Cc: Subject: Have your say on the transformation of Oxford Street. Consultation closes 18 June

Dear

Further to the email below, I wanted to get in touch to remind you that the consultation to have your say on the transformation of Oxford Street closes on Sunday 18 June.

We would like to hear from everyone who visits, works or lives in the area so please do have your say in thisimportant consultation at: tfl.gov.uk/oxford-street. You can respond via our online questionnaire, by email to [email protected] or in writing to ‘Freepost TfL Consultations’.

Thank you if you have already responded. We would also appreciate it if you could share information about the consultation through your network, for example sharing our tweets.

Please let me know if any further information would be helpful, or if you have any questions.

Best wishes,

From: TfL Consultations Sent: 24 April 2017 10:28 Subject: Have your say on the transformation of Oxford Street

Dear Sir or Madam,

We are writing to invite you to take part in a consultation on the proposed transformation of Oxford Street and the surrounding district.

A world class destination, Oxford Street is a leading shopping and cultural hub which welcomes around 500,000 visitors every day. It is also home to a vibrant local community.

Whilst crowding, air quality, road safety and congestion can negatively impact the area, the opening of the Elizabeth line in 2018 provides a once in a lifetime opportunity to radically improve this unique part of the West End for generations to come.

Westminster City Council and Transport for London (TfL) are working together to significantly improve the Oxford Street district. We are developing proposals to transform it into a first-class public space, with significantly reduced traffic levels and neighbourhoods that people remain proud to call home. We now want to hear from as many people as possible, who live, work, run a business or visit the district to share their views with us on the challenges and opportunities to improve things for the better.

Although our over-arching vision applies to the entirety of Oxford Street and we do want to hear views about the whole district, this consultation is particularly focused on the section of Oxford Street from Orchard Street to Oxford Circus. We will hold separate more detailed consultations on the remaining sections as any work is expected to be done in phases.

28

2

To find out more and to have your say, please visit the TfL website www.tfl.gov.uk/oxford-street. The deadline for comments is 18 June 2017.

Once our consultation has closed we will consider all of the issues raised and decide how to proceed. We will use the views gathered at this stage to inform a further round of consultation that is planned for autumn 2017, during which we will ask for your comments on a more defined and specific set of proposals. No final decisions will be taken on the future of Oxford Street until we have completed both rounds of consultation.

Yours sincerely,

Cllr Robert Davis MBE DL, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Business, Culture and Heritage

Valerie Shawcross CBE, Deputy Mayor for Transport

Mike Brown MVO, Commissioner, Transport for London

29

Consultation begins on transforming Oxford Street district | Westminster City Council

https://www.westminster.gov.uk/consultation-begins-transforming-oxford-street-district[21/07/2017 12:28:03]

Date: Mon, 24/04/2017

Home > News

Westminster City Council and TfL are working closely together to deliver an ambitious

transformation programme that will ensure Oxford St will be renowned as the world’s best

outdoor shopping experience.

The opening of the Elizabeth Line in 2018 offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to

deliver improvements that will make this icon of London and the UK a destination of choice

for many years to come

To help shape what the future of Oxford Street could be, an initial eight-week consultation

launches today (Monday 24 April) to seek views from as many people as possible as to

how to improve Oxford Street and the surrounding District, to maintain its position as the

jewel in the West End crown.

Once the results of the first round of consultation are known, a further consultation could

follow in the autumn on a detailed scheme, paving the way for the start of the

transformation of Oxford Street by December 2018, when the Elizabeth line opens.

The Leader of Westminster City Council, Cllr Nickie Aiken, and London’s Transport

Commissioner, Mike Brown MVO, have today both welcomed the start of a consultation to

support the delivery of what is expected to be one of the most ambitious place-shaping

projects London has ever seen.

A world class destination, Oxford Street is a leading shopping and cultural hub that

welcomes more than 500,000 visitors every day. It is home to some of the best-loved

stores and brand names as well as being a key commercial centre that drives the London

and UK economies. There is also a strong educational and cultural tradition, from the

University of Westminster to the world famous London Palladium and prestigious Wigmore

Hall.

The district is also home to a vibrant local community who are proud to call the area their

home. However, international competition and ongoing local issues such as overcrowding,

Consultation begins on transforming Oxford Street district

30

Consultation begins on transforming Oxford Street district | Westminster City Council

https://www.westminster.gov.uk/consultation-begins-transforming-oxford-street-district[21/07/2017 12:28:03]

congestion and poor air quality are putting its long-term future at risk.

The proposals to transform Oxford Street aim to significantly improve the area, as well as

creating jobs, opportunities and prosperity, bolstering the area’s reputation as a leading

shopping destination and ensuring the District retains the unique character of its

neighbourhoods. Westminster City Council and TfL propose to create a new world-class

public space by:

Val Shawcross, Deputy Mayor for Transport, said: “Today is an exciting first step in our

plans to transform Oxford Street into one of the finest public spaces in the world. Oxford

Street is iconic as a shopping destination, but there is far too much pollution and we have a

huge opportunity to make it cleaner and safer for the millions of people who use the street

every year.

“We need to make the transformation the very best it can be – ensuring it benefits local

residents, businesses, and people who rely upon transport links in the area. This is an

important first opportunity for Londoners to have their say before we outline our detailed

proposals later in the year.”

Leader of Westminster City Council, Cllr Nickie Aiken, said: “This consultation is the first

step towards transforming Oxford Street to make it an even more enjoyable experience for

the thousands of people that use the area every single day. We want to ensure that all

residents, office workers, shoppers and tourists benefit from the improvements to one of

the busiest and most famous streets in Europe.

“In order to achieve this, we would urge as many people as possible to take part in the

consultation and have their say on the future of an iconic area of London. The Mayor and I

are in total agreement that the area should be massively improved but we don’t yet have

improving the public spaces and overall experience so that people will want to visit and keep

coming back

improving neighbourhoods so they are some of the best places to live and visit in London

reducing the volume of traffic on Oxford Street‎

addressing its poor air quality

reducing crowding on Oxford Street and improving road safety

managing the traffic in the surrounding area and improving neighbourhoods for residents.

supporting businesses throughout the District, enabling economic growth and creating jobs

ensuring the area remains accessible

31

Consultation begins on transforming Oxford Street district | Westminster City Council

https://www.westminster.gov.uk/consultation-begins-transforming-oxford-street-district[21/07/2017 12:28:03]

Last updated: 23 May 2017

any firm plans. That’s why we want to hear what residents, businesses, visitors and

workers think will improve the district.

“Once we have gathered as many views as we can, we will develop a detailed proposal

and a second round of consultation is planned in the autumn. It is a highly complex

environment, but we know that by working together with all those who have a stake in the

future of the area, we can get the best outcomes for the Oxford Street district.”

London’s Transport Commissioner, Mike Brown MVO, said: “Oxford Street is known across

the globe as a fantastic place to shop, meet friends and socialise. The introduction of the

Elizabeth line will help ensure that it retains its iconic status for years to come.

“It’s therefore vital that we take this once in a lifetime opportunity to make the area an even

better place to live, work and visit. I would encourage everyone to get involved in this

important consultation and help us shape the future of this world-renowned destination.”

For more information and to respond to the consultation, visit Transport for London .

Rate this page:

Report a problem with this page

Select Language

Powered by Translate

Contact us Council tax

Licensing Planning

Births, deaths and marriages Libraries

Parking Recycling, rubbish and waste

Explore Westminster

32

Client Approved Image Usage Checked

Art Director .................................................................. Copy Writer ................................................................. Creative Director ......................................................

Producer ...................................................................... Account Director .......................................................

TfL 15 A5 flyerAnge –04 05 17 210 x 148 mm 100%

ARTWORK 19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Ph1 A5 Flyer

Signature ..................................................

OXFORDSTREET W1CITY OF WESTMINSTER

OXFORDSTREET W1CITY OF WESTMINSTER

Have your say on the transformation of Oxford StreetThe Mayor, Sadiq Khan, TfL and Westminster City Council plan to transform Oxford Street and its district into the world’s best outdoor shopping experience and an unrivalled place to live, work and visit.

We want to create a better environment, address poor air quality, support a cultural heartland and thriving business district and deliver improved neighbourhoods.

We want to hear your views on the transformation of Oxford Street.

To have your say visit tfl.gov.uk/oxford-street or write to us at: ‘Freepost TfL Consultations’.

Consultation ends 18 June 2017

33pt

12pt

19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Ph1 A5 Flyer.indd 1 04/05/2017 12:33

33

Client Approved Image Usage Checked

Art Director .................................................................. Copy Writer ................................................................. Creative Director ......................................................

Producer ...................................................................... Account Director .......................................................

TfL 15 A5 flyerAnge –04 05 17 210 x 148 mm 100%

ARTWORK 19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Ph1 A5 Flyer

Signature ..................................................

Want to find out more?We are holding a series of roadshows where Transport for London and Westminster City Council staff will be available. We will also have a supply of consultation booklets at each event.

Venue Dates

Grosvenor ChapelGarden Room, 24 S Audley Street, London, W1K 2PA

Saturday 10 June 2017 11:00 – 16:00

Monday 12 June 201712:00 – 19:00

Wigmore HallBechstein Room, 36 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 2BP

Saturday 10 June 2017 11:00 – 16:00

Friday 16 June 201710:00 – 16:00

Regent HallSalvation ArmyChurch and Community Centre

275 Oxford Street, London,W1C 2DJNearest Tube: Oxford Circus

Main HallSaturday 10 June 2017 11:00 – 16:00

Oxford Street roomWednesday 14 June 201712:00 – 19:00

19293 TfL Cons Oxford Street Ph1 A5 Flyer.indd 2 04/05/2017 12:33

34

Day & Date Station/RoadshowNo. Leaflets Distributed 0800-1030

No. Leaflets Distributed 1630-1900

No. Leaflets Distributed 1000-1600

No. Leaflets distributed

during roaming session*

Baker Street Station 400 600

Bond Street Station 450 300

Edgware Road Station 500 550

Oxford Circus Station 2350 2100

Hyde Park Corner Station 550 350

Wigmore Hall Road Show 550

Bond Street Station 620

Oxford Circus Station 1,500

Goodge Street Station 400

Warren Street Station 500

Marylebone Station 400

Baker Street Station 400 375

Piccadilly Circus Station 500 750

Leicester Sq. Station 500 600

Regents Park Station 500 350

Edgware Rd Station 700 600

Tottenham Court Road Station 500 600

Green Park Station 600 600

Great Portland Street Station 400 300

Hyde Park Corner Station 800 550

Marble Arch/Oxford Circus Station 400 610

Tottenham Court Road 650 750

Grosvenor Chapel Road Show 1300

Oxford Circus Station 1300

Green Park Station 950

Bond Street Station 650

Regent Hall Roadshow 600

Wigmore Hall Roadshow 500

Grosvenor Chapel Road Show 750

*A separate team of distribution staff were instructed to tour (or 'roam') the Oxford Street area, ratherthan focus specifically on distributing the flyer at London Underground stations

Friday 16th June

Wednesday 14th June

Tuesday 13th June

Monday 12th June

Saturday 10th June

Distribution of a consultation flyer35

Third-party publicity

Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and Business Associations

Baker Street Quarter

https://twitter.com/BakerStreetQ/status/876748904745893888

https://twitter.com/CityWestminster/status/870240536673890304

https://twitter.com/TfL/status/857218989713498113

http://www.bakerstreetq.co.uk/news-and-whats-on/response-oxford-street-

transformation-consultation/

Marble Arch BID

https://twitter.com/MarbleArchLDN/status/875756483388035072

https://twitter.com/CityWestminster/status/875645388501405697

https://twitter.com/TfLPA/status/875279573549809664

https://twitter.com/MarbleArchLDN/status/862245833399345152

https://twitter.com/MarbleArchLDN/status/859325337624207361

https://twitter.com/MarbleArchLDN/status/856489047237308416

http://marble-arch.london/news/cautious-support-transformation-oxford-street/

The Northbank BID

https://twitter.com/CityWestminster/status/872793442899947520

FSB London

https://twitter.com/TfL/status/861288283988512768

Cross River Partnership

https://twitter.com/newwestend/status/855007584344059904

Westminster Property Association

https://twitter.com/TheWPA/status/856871847186620416

NWEC

https://twitter.com/newwestend/status/87539059509891481

https://twitter.com/newwestend/status/875339299968995330

https://twitter.com/BBCLondonNews/status/856443689979310080

http://newwestend.com/londons-oxford-street-bus-routes-cut-40/

Cycling

Sustrans

https://twitter.com/livingstreets/status/872859782478254082

https://twitter.com/sustrans/status/872735259703615488

36

https://twitter.com/SustransLondon/status/872342359215792128

Accessibility, Equality and User Groups

London TravelWatch

https://twitter.com/TfL/status/874530546327617538

https://twitter.com/LonTravelWatch/status/855050941174861825

Living Streets

https://twitter.com/livingstreets/status/855048148527579136

https://twitter.com/livingstreets/status/875641874756771843

https://twitter.com/livingstreets/status/875641366264414208

https://twitter.com/livingstreets/status/875641119563853824

https://twitter.com/livingstreets/status/875640870988505088

https://twitter.com/livingstreets/status/875399579381977088

https://twitter.com/livingstreets/status/875338367730364416

https://twitter.com/livingstreets/status/875293168715145216

https://twitter.com/livingstreets/status/875289261133766657

https://twitter.com/SustainableMert/status/874551515205300225

https://twitter.com/livingstreets/status/872859782478254082

https://twitter.com/livingstreets/status/872845870559092738

https://twitter.com/antony_robbins/status/871987916964327425

https://twitter.com/livingstreets/status/868131569655046146

https://twitter.com/livingstreets/status/868098396560740352

https://twitter.com/livingstreets/status/856866878731497476

https://twitter.com/livingstreets/status/855048148527579136

https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/what-you-can-do/campaigns/walking-cities-london

https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/who-we-are/press-media/consultation-on-oxford-street-pedestrianisation-begins

Campaign for Better Transport

https://twitter.com/livingstreets/status/868098396560740352

Residents

The Soho Society

https://twitter.com/sohosocietyw1/status/875645553148690432

https://twitter.com/sohosocietyw1/status/874573663495966726

Marylebone Association

https://twitter.com/MaryleboneAssoc/status/864074448428728320

http://www.marylebone.org/entry/association/oxford-street-consultation-and-road-

shows

http://www.marylebone.org/entry/association/better-oxford-street-campaign

37

http://www.marylebone.org/entry/association/oxford-st-consultation-significant-

implications-for-marylebone

Tim Carnegie – Marylebone Association

https://twitter.com/BakerStreetQ/status/876748904745893888

https://twitter.com/MaryleboneAssoc/status/864074448428728320

https://twitter.com/BetterOxfordSt/status/874521734937837568

https://twitter.com/BetterOxfordSt/status/874214236993581057

https://twitter.com/sohosocietyw1/status/874573663495966726

https://twitter.com/BetterOxfordSt/status/874265046074892288

Fitzrovia West Neighbourhood Forum

https://twitter.com/FitzWestForum/status/875659741455941632

https://twitter.com/FitzWestForum/status/862264986479013888

http://fitzwest.org/wordpress/uncategorized/oxford-street/

https://twitter.com/FitzWestForum/status/875659741455941632

https://twitter.com/FitzWestForum/status/862264986479013888

Walking

The Ramblers

http://www.innerlondonramblers.org.uk/articles-62328/news-category/155-have-your-

say-on-the-transformation-of-oxford-street.html

Media

BBC London

https://twitter.com/BBCLondonNews/status/856443689979310080

Taxis

LTDA

https://twitter.com/TheLTDA/status/856557376564068354

LCDC

https://twitter.com/comadad/status/876694230214639616

https://twitter.com/comadad/status/876689759120138240

https://twitter.com/The_LCDC/status/870565082153013248

Westminster City Councillors

Jonathan Glanz, Councillor for West End

https://twitter.com/BetterOxfordSt/status/874265046074892288

https://twitter.com/JonathanGlanz/status/874535589386780672

https://twitter.com/CityWestminster/status/873817121280667648

38

https://twitter.com/CityWestminster/status/873083525150396417

https://twitter.com/CityWestminster/status/870916752271695873

https://twitter.com/JonathanGlanz/status/870680231845154816

https://twitter.com/JonathanGlanz/status/868073015745097728

Paul Church, Councillor for West End

https://twitter.com/22cantons/status/875105146975518720

https://twitter.com/BetterOxfordSt/status/875980723651571712

https://twitter.com/sohosocietyw1/status/874573663495966726

https://twitter.com/FitzroviaNews/status/874947795920318464

Glenys Roberts, Councillor for West End

https://twitter.com/JonathanGlanz/status/865548534266777602

London Assembly

London Assembly

https://twitter.com/LondonAssembly/status/854991245038555136

Val Shawcross

https://twitter.com/TfL/status/856455453248819205

Schools

St Mary’s Bryanston Square CE Primary School

https://twitter.com/CityWestminster/status/875645388501405697

https://twitter.com/BetterOxfordSt/status/874521734937837568

Property

Grosvenor Britain and Ireland

https://twitter.com/Grosvenor_GBI/status/856530432078344192

https://twitter.com/Grosvenor_GBI/status/855053969219104768

39