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Alison Hill

@dralisonhill.bsky.social
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Retired cycling public health doctor living in #Oxford. MBE for services to cycling. Posts on #cycling #activetravel #climatecrisis #publichealth #gardening

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
"The war on children's safety" continues at Tory conference
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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Oxford’s buses are the first to be fitted with new ticket machines by operator Stagecoach. The TK300 machines have improved GPS tracking for live bus information, faster ticket issuing, and quicker contactless payment processing.
New Stagecoach ticket machineBus drivers at the launch of the new machines
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Alison Hill @dralisonhill.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
And here is the cat……
Photo of the giant Gallé cat outside the Kirkcaldy Galleries.
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Alison Hill @dralisonhill.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
So proud that the giant Gallé cat my sister Griselda Hill painted was sold for £11,000 to the Kirkcaldy Galleries - the highest of all the bids for the wonderful Wemyss Ware Cat Trail cats www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/people/...
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Kirkcaldy's Wemyss Cat auction smashes £100,000 barrier
Kirkcaldy’s giant cats are heading off to their new homes after an auction raised over £100,000.
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Danny Yee @dannyyee.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The route under the Botley railway bridge has fully opened, so I went down to see how the walking and cycling provision works. Summary: the route under the railway bridge is pretty good, the transitions on either side are terrible for cycling (and not that good for walking).
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Francis Sealey @globalnet21.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Cutting traffic cuts vandalism, burglary and violence, research shows Researchers analysed data from tens of thousands of households across England, Scotland and Wales to examine how changes in traffic levels relate to how safe people feel in their communities. www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
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Cutting traffic cuts vandalism, burglary and violence, research shows
Lowering traffic on urban streets can cut vandalism, burglary and violence, according to a significant new study by Leeds researchers.
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Cyclox @cycloxoxford.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Still confused about #Oxford 's traffic filters? This website explains the why and the how so you can be 'traffic filter ready' @cohsat.bsky.social oxfordtrafficfilters.co.uk
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Alison Hill @dralisonhill.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Sign this petition from Surfers Against Sewage you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...
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End the sewage pollution scandal
It’s shocking how water companies have gotten away with polluting our waterways with sewage. That’s why more than 319,000 of us have signed the petition demanding an end to the sewage scandal. We’re...
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Cllr Emily Kerr 💚 @emilykerr36.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
What you might miss from this new article on Oxfordshires innovative new Quiet Lanes policy, given the rest of the framing, is the last line: “majority of consultation responses have been positive” www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2650003...
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'Highly inappropriate' - police object to 'quiet lane' changes set for approval
The first road changes for Oxfordshire's new 'quiet lanes' project are set to be approved, despite Thames Valley Police calling them…
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Alison Hill @dralisonhill.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
This shows the importance of speed reduction in reducing serious injury and death on our roads. There are still opponents to this rollout but it is hard to argue about a scheme that saves lives.
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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Botley Road rail bridge's reopening has been delayed by up to six weeks – pushing it back to mid-October. Three leaks were unexpectedly discovered in a gas pipe at the site, which now has to be replaced. Network Rail says "the pipe has not been damaged by our work".
Artist's impression of reopened Botley Road
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Alison Hill @dralisonhill.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Wonderful! Makes it so much more obviously a pedestrian crossing. And no Belisha Beacons 👏🥳🌟
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Alison Hill @dralisonhill.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Cars have grown 1.2cm longer, 0.5cm taller and 0.5cm wider each year on average since 2000 🚗🚙🚗🚙 And the spread continues. “Relentless carspreading” causes more Road deaths, more air pollution, more fossil fuel use www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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‘Carspreading’ could lead to extra 2,600 crash deaths a year by 2040, study finds
Analysis shows cars in Europe have grown longer, taller and wider every year since 2000
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Owen Massey @oweninoxford.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
More parking > more traffic > more danger
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Cllr Emily Kerr 💚 @emilykerr36.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Just incase anyone's interested, here are some existing filtered Quiet Lanes we already have in Oxfordshire. Including one requested by Tory Councillor Ian Corkin in 2024.
Cassington-eynsham; Crowmarsh Gifford; Upton-HarwellKingston to Fyfield; Fyfield to Tubney, near Banbury/ChacombeRecent Tory request for the Little Chesterton Quiet Lane
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Cllr Emily Kerr 💚 @emilykerr36.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Anyone know anyone who lives in Kennington / Radley / Abingdon and has opinions on whether Sugworth Lane should be a Quiet Lane closed to motor traffic? Tell them about this survey! radleyparish.gov.uk/sugworth-lan...
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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
‘Quiet Lanes’ – rural roads that are closed to through motor traffic – are to be trialled across Oxfordshire. The County Council is looking for 10 pilot locations, to be suggested by parish councils, where an alternative route already exists for cars.
Quiet Lane signage near Wallingford
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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Today’s Oxfordshire County Council cabinet meeting agreed the policy after hearing that signage-only schemes, asking motorists to slow down, hadn’t worked. One candidate for the new policy will be Shepherd’s Pit Lane near Stanton St John, where cars can use Bayswater Road instead.
Google Maps screenshot showing the same journey times on Shepherds Pit Lane and Bayswater Road
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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
A footbridge across Oxford's ring road has closed at short notice. Oxfordshire County Council has closed the Cottesmore Road bridge, which links Rose Hill to Littlemore and Heyford Hill Sainsbury's, after a safety inspection. Diversions are in place. news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/diversion-in...
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Diversion in place as Oxford footbridge closes for safety reasons
The Cottesmore footbridge, used by pedestrians and cyclists to cross the A4142 Eastern Bypass, near the Heyford Hill roundabout, has been closed for safety reasons.The footbridge, which connects Cotte...
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Low Carbon Oxford North @lowcon.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
🎬 Join us with Makespace for a screening of Power Station — the funny, heartwarming story of two Walthamstow artists who decided to turn their road into a community power station. 🕡 Wed 20 May | 6.30–8.30pm 🎟️ Book your tickets: bit.ly/4d77zkj @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social @oxlivstreets.bsky.social
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Cyclox @cycloxoxford.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
We had fun on Sunday. Great write up of Cyclox Kidical Mass ride in the @oxfordclarion.bsky.social If you want to be part of this great campaigning organisation join us www.cyclox.org/index.php/jo... oxfordclarion.uk/kidical-mass...
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Kidical Mass, spring 2026
They came on balance bikes, cargo bikes, tandems, bikes with stabilisers, bikes with doll seats, and just plain bikes. But they filled the city with energy, and joy, and the tinkling of bicycle bells....
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Cllr Emily Kerr 💚 @emilykerr36.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Fascinating blog on timeline changes to walking and cycling in East Oxford. Notably, County Council switched from Tory to progressive Lib Dem / Green / Labour Coalition in May 2021. wanderingdanny.com/oxford/2023/...
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timeline of OX4 traffic changes
Co-authored with Owen McKnight (Oxford Pedestrians’ Association). There have been dramatic improvements in infrastructure across East Oxford in the last few years. This is a timeline of specific chan...
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Cyclox @cycloxoxford.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
We had fun at Kidical Mass. From the youngest to the oldest, cycling, ringing bells, riding in carriers, we cycled into Oxford and round the city. Cyclox wants to see more people able to cycle more safely and more often on Oxford's roads. Join us if that's what you'd like to cyclox.org
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Alison Hill @dralisonhill.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Well done Cyclox 👏👏👏 You are making our roads safer for people on bikes.
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Alison Hill @dralisonhill.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Not my usual cycling post but today is a day to be marked. Yesterday we climbed our penultimate Wainwright - Seathwaite Fell. Today we do our last and 214th - and it is called Great Cockup 😂 🥾🥾🥾🥾
Andy Chivers on Seathwaite Fell our 213th Wainwright. One to go.
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Cyclox @cycloxoxford.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Can you help us reach the finish line? With 4 days to go, we've raised an amazing £1,350 but we still have another £1,825 to get there. We want to see more people cycling safely but we need your support. Every #EarthRaise donation is DOUBLED by going to: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
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Alison Hill @dralisonhill.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
This is wonderful - what a great resource.
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Cyclox @cycloxoxford.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
We want Oxford's roads to be safe for everyone. Just wishing doesn't make it happen though. Can you support our work of campaigning and getting more people cycling by donating via the Big Give? Give this week and your donation will be doubled! Thank you! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
cyclist on green background with triangle pointing downwards, 22 - 29 April 2026 Earth Raise logo in corner
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Low Carbon Oxford North @lowcon.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Thanks to all who have already signed, we're almost at 1800! Let's keep pushing, please sign if you haven't already ⬇️ @cohsat.bsky.social @cycloxoxford.bsky.social @oxlivstreets.bsky.social
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Alison Hill @dralisonhill.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Author is our very own chair of @cycloxoxford.bsky.social @ianloader.bsky.social 👏👏👏
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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
“Consultees had a full, fair and informed opportunity to have their voices heard and they took it” – the view of the judge who dismissed an attempt to block Oxford’s congestion charge, in a judgment published today. Mr Justice Fordham rejected all three grounds advanced by Open Roads for Oxford Ltd.
Congestion charge warning sign
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Alison Hill @dralisonhill.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
And the new ones in Summertown are that design. It should now be the default though the standard Sheffield stand keeps sneaking back in.
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Cllr Emily Kerr 💚 @emilykerr36.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Judicial Review against @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social's Congestion Charge has fallen (or rather not even been considered relevant to be heard, maybe a lawyer can explain). Just announced. Good news for safe streets advocates everywhere. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/council/judi...
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Congestion charge judicial review | Oxfordshire County Council
A judicial review case was sought to challenge the congestion charge on 25 March 2026.
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Alison Hill @dralisonhill.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Tagging @emilycherryceo.bsky.social CEO Bikeability Trust.
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Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
One of the Netherlands best daily spectacles is the school run: every weekday at around 08:00, streets in cities, towns, villages, as well as in the countryside, fill up with children cycling to school. Made possible by safe, seamless bike infrastructure and plentiful school bike parking.
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Cllr Emily Kerr 💚 @emilykerr36.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
One of the really fun things about being an Active Travel Champion is getting to do stuff like trial the new Lime Bike model - now in Oxford! It's lighter and smaller frame and zoomy and all that, BUT most vitally it's still got a great handbag space. www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2594765...
Me, next to a Lime Bike, by the Rad Cam.
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Alison Hill @dralisonhill.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
That is fantastic. 20mph makes for quieter roads, a more pleasant environment, and most importantly it saves lives!
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Alison Hill @dralisonhill.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Wow! That is a some action. We never see any frogspawn in our newt colonised pond.
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Alison Hill @dralisonhill.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
As newts are submariners neither seems quite right 🙃 We never have frogs, because we think the newts eat the frogspawn. Maybe they are mutually exclusive so a pond is under newt or frog management, never a joint venture.
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Alison Hill @dralisonhill.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Definitely needed. A splash doesn’t really work as they don’t really splash. What about a wriggle of newts? Or a nocturne of newts since they seem very nocturnal in our pond at least.
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Alison Hill @dralisonhill.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
They have returned! There doesn’t seem to be a collective noun for newts, but they have gathered in their dozens in our pond.
Newts in our pond
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Prof. Ian Walker @ianwalker.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
A conversation earlier today reminded me of this slide I put into a recent talk. How did we decide the tiny human-sized machine is the special case, and the massive overpowered machine full of empty furniture is the norm?
A zonking great cry-for-help pickup truck labelled "Mobility" and a person on a little escooter labelled "micromobility"
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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Traffic levels on Magdalen Bridge have fallen by 13% and on Folly Bridge by 14% since the introduction of Oxford’s congestion charge, according to the latest data. The year-on-year changes also saw drops on Banbury Road, Marston Ferry Road and Thames Street, with rises of 0%–6% on the ring road.
Buses, cars and cyclists on Magdalen Bridge. Photo by Roger Close.
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Cyclox @cycloxoxford.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Is riding an e bike cheating? No, it's just like doing 20 reps at a low weight instead of 10 at a heavy weight in the gym. You get the exercise anyway. AND you might be more likely to get on the bike in the first place. www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2586115...
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E-bike scheme gives 67-year-old joy and a new lease of life
Frances King, 67, who lives with osteoporosis, was referred to Cherwell District Council’s Move Together programme to support her in becoming more…
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Cyclox @cycloxoxford.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Are you Cyclox' new treasurer? Could you volunteer with our team of friendly trustees? We're not looking for an accountant, just someone with a head for figures who wants to see more people cycling more often and more safely in Oxford, more info here www.cyclox.org/index.php/wo...
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Alison Hill @dralisonhill.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
The Movement for Good is a quarterly prize draw giving charities the chance to win funding. Please nominate Cyclox - it takes no time at all. Click ‘Nominate a charity’ Enter ‘Cyclox’ Select the ‘Health’ category movementforgood.com/draws/1000
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Nominate a charity - Movement for Good
Nominate a charity for a Movement for Good award now.
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Alison Hill @dralisonhill.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Thanks @janrosenow.bsky.social and @carbonbrief.org for challenging this disinformation. We had an air source heat pump installed in 2023. Our fuel bills in 2024 & 2025 have gone down by 20% compared with 2023. And going off gas results in a huge carbon dioxide reduction alongside.
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Alison Hill @dralisonhill.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Please sign this @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: No increase in car parking at Warneford Park! The increase of nearly 50% will increase congestion and goes against the city transport policy. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/no...
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No increase in car parking at Warneford Park!
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and University of Oxford are jointly planning a major redevelopment of Warneford Park as detailed on the Warneford Park Consultation website, which will result in a ...
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Alison Hill @dralisonhill.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Exciting times! Hope all goes to plan 🤞
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Alison Hill @dralisonhill.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
This makes an agonising read. What an opportunity lost. And information was withheld from Oxfordshire County Council 😦 oxfordclarion.uk/exclusive-10... All uncovered by @oxfordclarion.bsky.social
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Exclusive: £10m of Government funding for Oxford was sent back
A £10m grant for infrastructure in north Oxford was returned to Government unspent – just as a safe cycleway on Woodstock Road, to be funded by a very similar Government grant, was cancelled due to a ...
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