Transport & Infrastructure
Stay up to date with the latest news and developments on roads, rail transport, buses, park and ride, public car parks, car parking, household waste, recycling facilities, electricity, broadband, and other essential infrastructure across Oxford and Oxfordshire.
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Campaigners escalate complaints over alleged misuse of £1.5m funding for Oxford bridge project
Friends of Grandpont Nature Park has escalated a complaint over the use of more than £1.5m of Homes England funding for Oxford’s Oxpens River Bridge project, claiming the money is being used incorrectly.
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Oxford traffic filters papers predicted ring road traffic increase and £1.1m surplus ahead of September launch
As Oxford prepares to introduce its long-delayed traffic filters on 14 September, cabinet papers from 2022 reveal what councillors expected the scheme to achieve.
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Oxford’s traffic filters: Your frequently asked questions answered
As Oxfordshire County Council confirms the date for introducing six new traffic filters in Oxford, here’s a quick look at what the scheme is, what it means for drivers, and answers to your frequently asked questions
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End date confirmed for Oxford congestion charge ahead of traffic filters introduction
Oxford’s £5 congestion charge is set to end shortly, to be replaced by a traffic filter system featuring ANPR enforcement, a six-month consultation, and warning notices during an initial trial period, amid strong reactions from businesses and campaign groups.
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Oxford Bus Company honours much-loved colleague by naming electric bus after him
Oxford Bus Company has paid tribute to long-serving mechanic Mark ‘Panda’ Bowyer by naming one of its electric buses in his honour, celebrating his 49 years of service and the lasting impact he had on colleagues and friends.
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County council to review speed limits on 60 rural roads in push for safer travel
Oxfordshire County Council will review speed limits on around 60 rural A and B roads as part of its Vision Zero strategy, aiming to improve safety and reduce serious collisions across the county’s network over the next year.
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Oxfordshire fire and rescue crews launch wildfire prevention advice
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to take extra care during dry weather after attending a series of major wildfires in recent years, with safety advice issued to help prevent potentially devastating blazes.
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Frieze Farm development raises fresh questions over North Oxford fire station plans
A proposed fire station allocation within the £900m Frieze Farm “innovation district” near Peartree Roundabout has reignited concerns over paused plans to close Rewley Road and Kidlington fire stations, prompting warnings that emergency cover in north Oxford could still be reduced.
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Oxfordshire villages see 60mph speed limits cut to 20mph amid safety fears over rising traffic
Four rural roads in Oxfordshire, including routes through Fordwells and Asthall Leigh, will see speed limits reduced from 60mph to 20mph following safety concerns raised by residents about rising traffic volumes and the risk posed to pedestrians and cyclists.
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Oxfordshire launches major trial of pothole repair techniques on Banbury road
A major highways trial has begun on Wildmere Road in Banbury, where Oxfordshire County Council and contractor M Group are testing 15 different pothole repair techniques. The two-year study aims to identify the most durable, cost-effective and climate-resilient techniques, as the county continues to grapple with a surge in road defects following a severe winter.
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New shuttle bus service launches to Waterperry Gardens this summer
Oxford Bus Company and Waterperry Gardens have launched a new weekend shuttle bus service linking Thornhill Park & Ride with the gardens throughout the summer – offering visitors a more sustainable way to reach the popular Oxfordshire attraction.
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East West Rail consultation draws more than 3,000 attendees and 5,000 responses
Over 3,000 people have attended consultation events and more than 5,000 feedback forms were submitted during East West Railway Company’s latest route-wide consultation, helping shape plans for the proposed railway linking Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge ahead of a planning application in 2027.
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Oxfordshire to roll out 1,500 new public EV chargers in major countywide expansion
Oxfordshire is set for its largest expansion of public electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with more than 1,500 new charging sockets planned by 2028 to support residents without access to off-street parking.
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Thame to become first UK town to launch Teleauora’s gigabit 5G broadband network
Thame is set to become the first community in the UK connected through Teleauora’s new gigabit-speed 5G broadband network, delivering faster and more reliable connectivity to businesses and residents in underserved areas.
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Carousel Buses offers £4k joining bonus ahead of summer recruitment day in High Wycombe
Carousel Buses is offering a £4,000 joining bonus for eligible PCV licence holders as it prepares to host a summer recruitment day in High Wycombe.
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New community play park officially opens at Winterbrook Meadows in Wallingford
A new play park has opened at Winterbrook Meadows in Wallingford, featuring a basketball court, climbing structures and family-friendly play areas as part of a wider community development.