Pedestrianise Parliament Square

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

Parliament Square, one of our most iconic squares, is choked with traffic. Pavements are often so packed that pedestrians, including tourists, are often forced to walk in the road. There is no justification for any motor traffic on the square except with special one-off permits for essential duties.

Much of the traffic is private cars and taxis -- both of which can take an alternative route south of the river. Essential deliveries could be exempted and restricted to specific times/days.

The recent closure of the north side of Trafalgar Square to traffic has turned it into a world-class public space; it's time to do similar for Parliament Square.

Parliament itself is soon to be refurbished -- a perfect opportunity to transform the square to a public space worthy of a Unesco Heritage Site.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the issue you raise is not the responsibility of the Government or Parliament. It is the responsibility of the London Assembly.

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Timeline

23 Mar 2017	Petition opened for signatures
12 Apr 2017	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 12 Apr 2017

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