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Free park and ride bus journeys in Oxford will continue until the end of March 2026, Oxfordshire County Council has announced. The offer was introduced on 29 October for an initial three-month period to support the council’s temporary congestion charge. The charge is in place while Botley Road remains closed, delaying the start of the planned traffic filter trial. According to the council, the scheme has led to a significant […]
Oxfordshire County Council is working to secure government funding to help replace the ageing Kennington rail bridge, a key part of the A423 Southern Bypass used by around 50,000 vehicles each day. The council has written to the Chancellor and the Secretary of State for Transport requesting financial support from the Department for Transport’s new £1 billion Structures Fund to close a £71 million funding gap in the £180 million […]
In an exciting development for travellers, Pulhams has introduced a cutting-edge mobile app designed to streamline and enhance the passenger experience. The app boasts an array of features aimed at simplifying the travel process. Passengers can now effortlessly plan their journeys, stay updated with real-time travel information, and purchase both travel passes and multi-trip tickets in advance or while waiting for their bus. A standout feature of the new app […]
In a move to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption, Oxfordshire-based charge point operator EZ-Charge urges the UK government to cut VAT on public EV charging. The aim is to create an incentive for more drivers to transition to electric vehicles. Tackling VAT Disparity Public EV charging is currently subject to a 20% VAT, which is notably higher than the 5% rate for drivers who charge at home. EZ-Charge argues that […]
Wallingford and Thame are the latest Oxfordshire towns to embrace a safer and healthier lifestyle by implementing 20mph speed limits in residential areas. This initiative, part of a broader movement to enhance street safety, was approved on 14 December by Councillor Andrew Gant, Oxfordshire County Council's Cabinet Member for Transport Management. Alongside Wallingford and Thame, 16 other locations have been given the go-ahead for this change. The list of areas […]
Oxfordshire County Council, in collaboration with their longstanding contractor Milestone Infrastructure, received accolades in three distinct categories at the Highways Awards. This recognition is attributed to their joint efforts on the north Oxford corridor improvement initiative. The primary goal of the north Oxford corridor initiative is to provide more convenient access to Oxford's city centre, streamline bus travel times, enhance pathways for cyclists and pedestrians, and bolster local residential and […]
Communities in Oxfordshire are being reminded of an impending deadline if they hope to instate 20mph speed limits in their localities. The window for applications is swiftly closing, as Oxfordshire County Council caps off a successful 20mph programme initiative that began in February 2022. With the first two phases of the project already oversubscribed, localities have a brief opportunity to join the third and conclusive phase, set to be rolled […]
Oxford's well-trodden Marston cycle lane, which provides a vital link between Marston and the city centre, has reopened. Notably, the refurbishment efforts have culminated two weeks earlier than originally planned. Essential repair works were carried out on the Fignon Cycle bridge due to the previous structure's deteriorating state, which posed potential dangers to both cyclists and pedestrians. The renovation was also crucial for the safety of boaters navigating below the […]
A road north of Berrick Salome, near Wallingford in south Oxfordshire, has been recently upgraded using an innovative and environmentally friendly resurfacing technique, thanks to a collaboration between Oxfordshire County Council, Milestone Infrastructure, and Stabilised Pavements Limited. Pioneering Technique Known as in-situ cold recycling, this advanced method reuses all existing surfacing material, substantially reducing carbon emissions by approximately 71%. This translates to a savings equivalent to removing over 100 petrol […]
