# Guardian editorial backs pedestrianising Oxford Street over car-centric design

The Guardian's editorial argues that Oxford Street should be pedestrianised and that cities should be designed around people rather than cars. It presents the London shopping street as a test case for urban policy affecting public space, transport, and business.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/25/the-guardian-view-on-oxford-streets-pedestrianisation-cities-should-be-designed-around-people-not-cars) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:25:07 GMT