This stupid idea was tried already and proved to be a massive failure on Dundas Street east of Adelaide at an enormous cost back in the mid 70's. Then even more money was spent trying to rectify the failure, They took out the S curve but failed to restore the area to it's original and successful condition. The result was a massive failure, store closures and dilapidation of the entire zone. Now 35 years later this once vibrant shopping district still has yet to recover. from this enormous folly.

And please, please, please when you say cars mean bikes too. Years ago at one closed road event downtown my toddler son was hit by a cyclist. So for downtown and all of London actually, no matter how much I agree with alternate transportation people have to show respect (and care) for others' safety.

Just on the weekends ..please see Lively London Living ....

I withdraw this comment and link. Just that bit and only on say weekends, is not a bad plan.

See this suggestion re: this suggestion.

http://lfpress.uservoice.com/forums/112929-core-reaction/suggestions/1767093-move-parking-out-of-downtown-and-encourage-people-?ref=title

They already closed a lane on dundas for Yeats near the cop shop. Look what happened. Nothing. And it got removed.