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Oxford Southern bypass blocked cycle lane – cropped

Crash barrier to be introduced on dual carriageway after years of drivers illegally parking on cycle path

Campaigners hope the barrier will be complete this summer to make the shared use path safer once again

Wed, Mar 25, 2026 12:21

Cyclists call for 20mph limits on all Oxford roads by 2029 – but bus company says lower speeds would lead to congestion, longer journey times, and “less attractive” travel

One councillor also responded to the campaign group’s proposal by calling for a ‘dangerous’ cycling law – despite cyclists causing no serious injuries in Oxford in 2023

Thu, May 22, 2025 16:24

Sheep Street, Bicester, Oxfordshire (Google Maps)

Air quality improved both inside and on boundary roads of low traffic neighbourhoods, but Labour MP claims more LTNs will worsen congestion

A report has shown that low traffic neighbourhoods had an impact in reducing NO2 pollution by 14%, however incumbent Labour MP expressed her concerns about “LTNs’ ability to displace traffic onto arterial roads”

Sun, Jun 23, 2024 10:30

Matthew Clark Ltd HGV (Elisabeth Anderson via Twitter).jpg

Councillor knocked off bike while cycling to road safety meeting welcomes HGV measures

Since 2020, four cyclists have been killed in collisions with the driver of an HGV in Oxford, with more requirements for developers of construction sites now to be introduced

Wed, Apr 26, 2023 14:45

Bike parking nightmare before Christmas as cycle racks to be removed for festive market

Cyclists in Oxford have been left "disappointed" as the council warns any bikes still locked on Friday will be removed too

Tue, Nov 22, 2022 17:26

“White lines do not work”: Oxford campaigners call for urgent action after cyclist is killed at notorious junction

A man has been charged with causing death by careless driving after a woman in her 30s died following a collision involving a lorry at The Plain roundabout

Thu, Mar 03, 2022 12:21

Oxford consults on plans for UK’s first Zero Emissions Zone

‘Red Zone’ could be brought in by end of year in bid to tackle climate emergency

Wed, Jan 15, 2020 16:22

The Plain, Oxford, before Cycle City Ambition works (licensed CC BY-SA 2.0 on Wikimedia Commons by ceridwen).jpg

Oxford campaigners say cycling ‘improvements’ at key junction aren’t working

Cyclox says The Plain remains intimidating for riders, calls for traffic restrictions in city centre

Tue, Sep 20, 2016 14:15

Plain Roundabout works courtesy Oxford County Council

With joined-up thinking Oxford could be transformed, like Copenhagen

If cycling improvements are coordinated with other roadworks the city could be transformed in 30 years, say campaigners

Thu, Sep 24, 2015 09:38

Bicycle outside Oriel College, Oxford.jpg

Oxford to spend £367,000 on cycling infrastructure but row with county council means roads will not be improved

Projects are only those that did not need approval from Oxfordshire County Council

Sat, Oct 25, 2014 11:14