This is the response from Brent Cyclists to the consultation that ended on 3 January 2018.

We do not support these proposals.

We support the removal of all motor traffic from Oxford Street, but we believe cycling could and should be accommodated safely on Oxford Street with a clear design that uses a central, two-way 4m wide cycle track, with low kerbs and distinctive surfacing, and designated pedestrian priority crossings. This track could also be used for servicing the street utilities and businesses with light electric vehicles out-of-hours.

TfL said in the previous consultation that they will produce plans for a parallel cycle route. There is still no plan. One parallel cycle route is not enough unless there is a track on Oxford Street, therefore two parallel routes (one on Wigmore St , Cavendish Place, Mortimer Street and Goodge Street , one on Upper Brook Street, Grosvenor Square, Brook Street, Hanover Street, Great Marlborough Street, and Noel Street) should be provided, with cycling fully separated from motor traffic. TfL state “we propose to make some modest improvements to Wigmore Street, Harewood Place and Holles Street for cyclists, amongst other users.” As these changes means road narrowing and new bus stops, they will make things worse, not better for cycling. Baker Street and Wigmore Street will be two-way, without cycle infrastructure, effectively narrowing these roads for cycling.

Despite supporting the principal of removing motor traffic from Oxford Street, therefore, the sheer lack of consideration shown for cycling in these proposals means that, on behalf of our members, we must oppose them outright.