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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HGVs to be banned from new Watlington relief road
The market town on the edge of the Chiltern Hills suffers from increased levels of traffic running through it, and there are four housing projects on the outskirts set to exacerbate the situation.
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Go-ahead for the next phase of the HIF1 Didcot road plan
The Didcot Garden Town housing infrastructure programme is a combination of four projects to ensure there is the capacity to connect 12,000 houses set to be built to the south of Oxford.
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County Council set to introduce measures to get more people back on the buses
Expect cheaper fares for under-19s, new rural services, bus priority improvements and traffic filters to reduce journey times across Oxfordshire.
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County Councillors urged to demand more from private bus operators
Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet will be urged to demand more from private bus operators involved in a new partnership with the authority.
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First Electric Vehicle EV chargers go live in Vale district council car parks
The chargers – which have been installed as part of the county-wide Park and Charge scheme – are ready to use by EV owners in the council-run car park in Cattle Market, Abingdon.
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Oxfordshire County Council responds to recent fatalities involving cyclists
In a statement on the Council said it is: “…committed to doing all in its power, to prevent any recurrence of the recent tragic accidents involving cyclists.
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Proposal underway for a new rail freight terminal near Bicester
A Channel Islands-based company is preparing plans for a Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) on land immediately south and adjacent to the Chiltern Main Line.
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City Council announces temporary closure of Oxpens car park
The car park will close temporarily for 13 weeks from 16 May 2022, so the disused car park decking can be dismantled.
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Wallingford North is Oxfordshire’s fourth 20mph pilot scheme
Wallingford North has become the fourth 20mph pilot scheme to be unveiled in Oxfordshire, as part of plans to reduce the speed on the majority of the county’s 30mph roads.
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Fleet of 159 state-of-the-art electric buses set to serve Oxford and surrounding areas
This comes after a bid for government funding was approved, and Oxfordshire County Council awarded £32.8 million from the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme.
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£500,000 grant received to support Oxford become a zero emission city
Oxfordshire County Council, in partnership with Oxford City Council, has received a £500,000 grant to support Oxford to become a zero emission transport city.
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Funding bid submitted to deliver 159 electric buses for the Oxford area
The council this month applied for £32.8 million from the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme.
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All you need to know about Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) pilot
As Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) pilot comes into effect, here’s a quick look at what it it and what it means for drivers.
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Bin collection changes planned for half of Oxford properties
The adjustment of some of the collection routes and times, which will take effect from 04 April, is to take account of changes in the quantity and quality of materials collected.
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Councils announce updated proposals for transport network in Oxford
Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council have announced proposals to support a sustainable and reliable zero carbon transport network in Oxford.
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Could Didcot be the home of the new Great British Railways headquarters?
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils will be entering a bid for Didcot to be the home of the new Great British Railways headquarters. The government competition is asking for local authorities outside of London to enter for the opportunity to have the new Great British Railways headquarters built in…