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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Carousel Buses partners with The Henley College to launch new student routes
Carousel Buses has expanded its network with three new routes serving The Henley College, connecting towns including Princes Risborough, Chinnor, Beaconsfield and Marlow. The bespoke services, launched in partnership with the college, aim to make student journeys easier and more accessible.
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Residents invited to share views on Oxfordshire school streets proposals
Oxfordshire residents can now have their say on plans to expand the county’s school streets programme. Proposals cover new and extended schemes in Banbury, Carterton, Didcot and Oxford, with the consultation open until 13 October.
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Improved pedestrian and cycle walkway opens at Botley Road bridge
A new walkway has opened at Botley Road, linking the road to Frideswide Square and providing more space for pedestrians and cyclists. The project is a key step in the wider Oxford station redevelopment, due for completion in 2026.
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Congestion charge faces stronger opposition outside Oxford city
Opposition to Oxfordshire’s proposed congestion charge is much stronger in rural areas than in the city, according to new consultation data. While 74% of all respondents said the £5 scheme would negatively affect them, figures show resistance peaks in areas like Carterton, Witney and Kidlington.
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Councillors call for rural bus funding from congestion charge income at scrutiny meeting
Oxfordshire councillors have urged that income from a proposed congestion charge be used to support rural and deprived communities. At a scrutiny meeting, members raised fairness concerns, recommending funds go to bus subsidies and rural transport improvements.
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Cowley locals fear disproportionate impact from Oxford congestion charge
Cowley residents and businesses fear Oxford’s congestion charge could hit them harder than other areas, with warnings of lost trade and longer journeys.
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Campaigners say Oxford congestion charge survey was biased towards objectors
Campaigners from CoHSAT insist Oxford’s proposed congestion charge is the “best option” to tackle traffic, despite 74 per cent of residents opposing it. The scheme has won support from bus and cycling groups but faces opposition from businesses, schools and petitioners.
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Labour says Oxford congestion charge plans are “half-baked” and ignore public opinion
Labour has demanded Oxfordshire County Council withdraw its “half-baked” £5 congestion charge plans. With 74 per cent of consultation respondents opposing the scheme, councillors warn it will hit deprived communities hardest and call instead for cheaper, more accessible public transport alternatives.
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Schools, businesses, nursery and rescue volunteers voice fears over Oxford congestion charge
Schools, businesses, nurseries and rescue volunteers have warned that Oxfordshire County Council’s proposed £5 congestion charge could damage staff recruitment, childcare, emergency response and local trade.
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Westgate Oxford warns congestion charge could ‘hamper’ city businesses and put off visitors
Westgate Oxford has warned that the city’s proposed £5 congestion charge could deter visitors and harm businesses. Landsec, which owns the shopping centre, said the plans risk reducing footfall unless significant investment in public transport is made.
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Lowland Rescue Oxfordshire calls for exemption from £5 congestion charge
Lowland Rescue Oxfordshire has raised concerns that the proposed £5 congestion charge in Oxford would hinder volunteers’ ability to respond to emergencies, saying the scheme is “unacceptable” for those already giving their time and resources freely.
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Oxford MP criticises county council’s plans to push ahead with congestion charge
Oxford MP Anneliese Dodds has spoken out against Oxfordshire County Council’s plans for a £5 congestion charge, after nearly three quarters of respondents to a public consultation said the scheme would negatively affect them. The council insists the measure is only temporary, but opposition remains strong.
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Changes to Oxford congestion charge proposals published ahead of cabinet decision
Oxfordshire County Council has updated its temporary congestion charge plans for Oxford, adding free park and ride and new permits. The revised proposals follow consultation feedback and will go before the council’s cabinet for a decision on 10 September.
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74% of Oxford residents think congestion charge would negatively impact them
A council survey shows 74 per cent of people think Oxford’s proposed congestion charge would negatively affect them, while bus and cycling groups argue it could ease traffic.
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Oxfordshire towns gain direct matchday bus services to Kassam Stadium
Oxfordshire towns and villages will be directly linked to the Kassam Stadium for Oxford United’s 2024-25 Championship campaign through Oxford Bus Group’s Football Specials. Seven dedicated matchday services, including new OX1 and OX4 routes, will connect fans from Wantage, Grove, Burford, Witney, and more.
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Thames Travel invests £3m in ultra-low-emission buses for River Rapids route
Thames Travel has invested £3m in ten new ultra-low-emission buses for its River Rapids route between Oxford and Reading. The upgraded service will feature increased weekday and weekend frequencies and the return of the X40 to Abingdon Road for faster Oxford access.