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Oxfordshire County Council

HGV on Sheep Street in Bicester (Catherine Hickman, Bicester Bike Users Group)

“We need an outbreak of common sense”: Controversial cycling trial on pedestrian shopping street approved amid claims “every single resident does not want this scheme” – but disabled cyclists say trial “necessary step” to make town more accessible

“If we don’t hold a trial, we might miss the significant benefits it would bring,” said one cycling campaigner following the decision to lift a 30-year cycling ban, “strongly” opposed by 77 per cent of locals in a consultation

Fri, Nov 15, 2024 11:23
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Sheep Street cycling ban (Google Maps/Bicester Bike Users Group)

Allowing “speeding” cyclists to ride on “struggling” high street would lead to “carnage” and “frighten” elderly, say traders opposed to lifting cycling ban in pedestrianised shopping area

A consultation is currently being carried out concerning a proposed 18-month two-way cycling trial, after plans to implement it this year were kiboshed after opposition from outspoken councillors

Thu, Aug 29, 2024 15:17
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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
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Sheep Street cycling ban

Hopes cycling’s “great boost to struggling high street” will not be lost as plan to let cyclists ride pedestrianised key shopping street not approved, goes to consultation instead

A trial opening up the street to cyclists was expected to be approved last week, however amid pressure from local councillors the council opted to allow the public to give their views first

Mon, Apr 29, 2024 10:04
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Bicycle at Sheep Street in Bicester (Catherine Hickman, Bicester Bike Users Group)

Cyclists to be allowed to ride on popular shopping street pedestrianised for 30 years as police say it will “split opinion”… and Conservative councillor concerned about “abuse by vehicles”

A cycling campaign group believes "many of the concerns raised will prove unfounded", with the current cycling ban ignored by those likely to cause pedestrians danger anyway and the layout allowing "space for all users to circulate in safety"

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 09:53
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Bicycle at Sheep Street in Bicester

“Their priorities seem all wrong”: Calls for cycling ban to be lifted on key shopping street for “great boost to struggling high street”

Some councillors have spoken out against the proposal, claiming they are "totally opposed" to allowing cycling on the pedestrianised route due to safety concerns

Fri, Mar 01, 2024 12:28
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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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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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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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