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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Traffic filters, LTNs, ZEZ, WPL… an introduction to Oxford’s traffic initiatives
From traffic filters and low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) to zero emission zone (ZEZ) and workplace parking levies, here’s just about all you need to know about Oxford’s key traffic initiatives.
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Six traffic filters to be trialled across Oxford city
Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet has approved controversial plans for six traffic filters to be trialled across the city after improvement works to Oxford railway station are complete.
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County Council working to retain Oxford bus services
This follows the Oxford Bus Company’s announcement of the withdrawal of bus services to the Northway and Risinghurst areas of the city.
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Changes to Oxford city’s bus services from 08 January 2023
Oxford Bus Company say the main reason behind the timetable changes is the significant delays to many services currently being experienced in East Oxford, particularly in the Plain Roundabout area.
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New cycle and pedestrian paths could be created in two Oxford parks
Oxford City Council, working with partners ODS, is proposing to create new shared cycle and pedestrian paths at Cowley Marsh Recreation Ground and King George’s Playing Field.
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Traffic filter day-pass plans branded “ludicrous” by a county councillor
A public consultation has led to some changes including offer 100 day passes per year to residents and businesses affected by the traffic filters.
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Parking standards for new developments emphasises cycle and public transport
It means developers will need to work collaboratively with the council to help achieve the targets set in the Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (LTCP), which was adopted earlier this year.
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Council’s highways chief hits back at claim that county policies are Oxford-centric
Councillor Andrew Gant railed against suggestions from political opponent Councillor Ian Snowdon who questioned the levels of bus service cuts in rural areas, referring to “empty pledges” to reduce car journeys.
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More than half of reported road defects result in no further action
Concern has been raised that Oxfordshire residents may feel brushed off with no further action taken on more than half of reported road defects.
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Councillor calls for alternatives from those opposed to Oxford’s traffic filters
This comes as the Council proposes to bring together 22 actions in its Central Oxfordshire Travel Plan, including three major interventions in and around Oxford city centre.
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Councillor insist Oxford’s zero emission zone (ZEZ) is not a cash cow
This comes after the BBC reported at the start of September that just under £120k had been generated in fees and fines for non-payment.
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Oxford’s Park and Ride now offering combined tickets with reduced fares
The combined ticket at a reduced price offer is part of a six-month trial to encourage more people to choose the Park and Ride over car travel.
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Work underway in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell to connect homes and businesses to ultrafast broadband
Gigaclea is expanding its commercial build for residents in the village as part of plans to take its full-fibre network to underserved market towns and communities in south Oxfordshire.
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Changes to some waste collections in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse
From next week (10 October), there will be changes to some waste collection routes to make them more efficient and environmentally friendly.
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Low-cost Milton Park bus services expanded in boost for commuters
Milton Park bus services will be extending the zones eligible for the £20 a year bus pass to include the villages of Drayton, Steventon, Sutton Courtenay and Milton.
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Views sought on introducing 20mph limits to Abingdon and Didcot
Oxfordshire County Council is asking people for their views on plans to bring in 20mph speed limits to these two Oxfordshire towns.