Cautiously optimistic about this! I live in London and expected a swing towards more cars as a result of this (which would be barely manageable).
However, there's one caveat here:
> Officials said they were working with boroughs to implement similar restrictions on the minor roads they manage within the area
Some boroughs (e.g. The City) have historically been very interested in pedestrianising, but others (e.g. Westminster) have fought tooth and nail to ensure that roads are cars-first.
I would expect them to put up a fight here, too, so this is probably far from settled.
However, there's one caveat here:
> Officials said they were working with boroughs to implement similar restrictions on the minor roads they manage within the area
Some boroughs (e.g. The City) have historically been very interested in pedestrianising, but others (e.g. Westminster) have fought tooth and nail to ensure that roads are cars-first.
I would expect them to put up a fight here, too, so this is probably far from settled.