Oxford Street Assessment: Flashcards
Why shouldnt oxford street be edestrianizd?
. Taxi drivers, for example, may not support making Oxford street more pedestrian friendly as their income may decrease due to less passengers, since they wouldn’t be allowed on Oxford street.
. Additionally, people with disabilities who need taxis and buses to reach shops may oppose pedestrianising Oxford street.
. People who are living on the neighbouring streets of Oxfrod street would oppose it becuase the congestion would just be pushed onto their streets
Why should oxford street be edestrianizd?
. Environmental engineers, on the other hand, would actively support pedestrianising Oxford street since their job is to solve environmental problems; therefore, they would support plans to pedestrianise Oxford street.
. provide more room for people to walk on Oxford street
. benefit neighbourhoods near Oxford street due to the significant decrease in pollution.
. Pedestrianising Oxford street would also encourage other big streets to follow suit and pedestrianise, giving rise to a more sustainable lifestyle
