Basil Jet wrote:
On 2010\11\25 08:09, Paul wrote:

Whilst making Oxford Street
traffic free may attract some people,

I think it is unlikely that a single person will be attracted to Oxford
Street by this, apart from environmentalist nutcases who will spend all
day sneering at the filthy capitalist shops and at the sheeple who
actually buy things.


On the contrary, it appears to have been a remarkable success:


West End 'record sales' as 1 million shop on no traffic day

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-11853632

Retailers in London's West End said their "strongest trading day in
three years" has seen one million shoppers visit stores on a
traffic-free day.

Oxford Street and Regent Street were closed to all traffic from 1000
GMT on Saturday for seven hours.

The New West End Company, representing stores, said it expected up to
two million shoppers to visit the area over the weekend, spending up
to £250m.

More than 100 stores participated in the event, named Shop West End
VIP Day.

Money raised by entertainers and fundraisers on the two streets will
also be going to the Starlight Children's Foundation charity, which
grants the wishes of seriously ill children.

'Stonking Saturday'

At least 1,000 buses were re-routed from Oxford Street and Regent
Street.

Organiser Richard Dickinson, chief executive officer of New West End
Company, said: "London's West End welcomed over one million shoppers.

"Retailers are reporting that average transaction size is up today
compared with the same day last year, creating stonking Saturday sales
like no other day in the run up to Christmas."

Dynasty Actress Emma Samms, founder of Starlight Children's
Foundation, said: "Thank you to every shopper that made a donation and
to the retailers and the inspirational performers who today supported
Starlight Children's Foundation.

"Together, an amazing contribution has been made and it will help
Starlight grant wishes and provide hospital entertainment to brighten
the lives of many sick children this Christmas."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-11853632