In 2009 , Westminster City Council started a # 4m pedestrianisation scheme for the area , allowing shoppers to cross the intersection diagonally as well as the traditional ` straight ahead ' , turning it into a `` pedestrian scramble '' , much like Tokyo 's Shibuya crossing .
In 2009 , Westminster City Council started a # 4m scheme for the area , allowing shoppers to cross the intersection diagonally as well as the usual ` straight ahead ' , turning it into a `` pedestrian scramble '' , much like Tokyo 's Shibuya crossing .