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Christmas is RUINED… by a cycle lane: Traders blame the “most disappointing” Christmas Market on a key cycling route

The new organisers claimed that Oxford deserved a better Christmas Market — one without a cycle lane splitting it into two

Sun, Dec 24, 2023 11:33
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Botley Road Bridge

Care company turns to bikes to beat railway station roadwork congestion – and gets a pleasant surprise

Turning to two wheels makes it easier for Oxford-based Bellevie Care’s staff to reach patients – and also provides boost to staff recruitment

Wed, Dec 13, 2023 11:34
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Cargo bike outside Waitrose in Headington, Oxford

“It’s like a HGV parking in a car space”: Row erupts over cargo bike “blocking” pedestrian entrance to Waitrose

The customer’s complaint has been described as “absolutely pathetic” by cyclists, who pointed out that the bike was parked at a cycle rack and argued that there was “plenty of room” to access the shop

Sat, Dec 09, 2023 17:24
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School bike racks hit by speeding motorist in Oxford

School bike racks destroyed by speeding, out-of-control motorist, as pupils and teachers stage protest demanding introduction of 20mph limit

Since September there have been three crashes involving drivers outside the school, prompting the headteacher to ask, “How long is it going to take to make the road safe?”

Fri, Nov 24, 2023 13:09
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The Plain roundabout, Oxford

Safety concerns after cyclist collision at notorious roundabout, as cycling campaigner remains in hospital after separate incident

Chairwoman of the Cyclox campaign group Dr Alison Hill is being treated for a serious leg injury following last week's incident involving a coach being driven in the city centre

Thu, Nov 02, 2023 16:11
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LTN protest outside County Hall, Oxford

“Going back is not realistic”: Councillor stresses “need to change” as Oxford LTNs made permanent – but angry residents say “we can’t get on bikes”

“We have all got too used to the idea that road space is something we can help ourselves to, as much as we like, whenever we like”

Wed, Oct 18, 2023 13:39
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The Plain, Oxford, before Cycle City Ambition works (licensed CC BY-SA 2.0 on Wikimedia Commons by ceridwen).jpg

Camera to fine rule-breaking drivers as safety measure introduced after cyclist’s death still being ignored

The notoriously dangerous roundabout underwent a series of safety measures following the death of a university academic last year, however a councillor has now warned the "extra measure" of a number plate recognition camera is required

Tue, Oct 17, 2023 16:09
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Oxford Safe Streets protest

Proof anti-LTN group falsely claimed cyclists drove to safety protest for “photo op” leads local paper staffer to apologise

A group opposed to the active travel schemes had shared a photo of a 4x4 with bike racks nearby, but the vehicle was unrelated to the safer streets demonstration

Mon, Oct 02, 2023 16:59
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Marston cycle path closure (Charlotte Vinnicombe/Twitter)

Council hails “excellent” solution to “long and dangerous” diversion as cyclists can wheel bikes through university land during route closure

Local riders had questioned why a "safe" diversion has not been directed through University Parks, with it instead visiting a notoriously dangerous roundabout

Mon, Sep 11, 2023 15:54
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Pothole (Simon Kroner/Facebook)

“Out of control” potholes put cyclists in danger, as councillor blames “glitzy highways projects” for draining budget

The quotes come as the council revealed it had received 6,026 claims for compensation from road users since 2017/18 and paid out £778,671

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 14:55
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