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Advocating for Liveable Oxfordshire - fairer streets, neighborhoods & places that centre health, wellbeing, and connection. Website: www.oxfordshireliveablestreets.org Newsletter: www.oxfordshireliveablestreets.org/…

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Oxfordshire Liveable Streets @oxlivstreets.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
1/ 70% of primary school kids killed or seriously injured on Britain's roads are hurt within 500m of their own school, according to DfT figures for 2025. ‼️ What this means is, the most dangerous part of a child's day is the journey to school ‼️ www.gov.uk/government/s...
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Reported road casualties Great Britain: child casualty factsheet, 2025
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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service are collecting children's bikes to support local school bike libraries, on 10 October from 10am-12pm at the Slade Park Fire Station Donated bikes will go to bike libraries at St Francis, St Ebbe's and St Frideswide Primary schools.
Poster for event, details in post, they want bikes with 14" frame size and above.
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Cyclox @cycloxoxford.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/money/2026/s... With prices at the pump soaring it's time to try out something new. Bus journeys are capped at £3 with Zone tickets even cheaper. Bicycles are relatively cheap to buy and maintain and give you 'free exercise'. Walking is another option. #beatthefuelcrisis
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Price of diesel on UK forecourts reaches all-time high
Fallout from Iran conflict continues to drive up bill for motorists with record average cost now at 199.18p a litre
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Oxford University Hospitals @ouhospitals.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Visiting hospital in Oxford? You can reach the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre by car without driving through a traffic filter. 🔗 www.oxfordmail.co/.uk/news/265...
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Oxfordshire Liveable Streets @oxlivstreets.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Great work from the #OxfordMail More 👏 of 👏 this 👏 please www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2658982...
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All Oxford hospitals can be reached avoiding traffic filters - here's how
All hospitals in Oxford can be reached by car without driving through a traffic filter, the council has said.
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Oxfordshire Liveable Streets @oxlivstreets.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Doing nothing to address congestion is not a neutral decision. But building more roads is not the answer. New lanes fill up with new traffic. What frees up our streets is giving people real choices: buses that turn up, safe routes to walk, cycle, and wheel
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Cllr Emily Kerr 💚 @emilykerr36.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Thrilled to visit Oxfordshire’s first of the new Quiet Lanes: filtered to motor traffic, safe for us cyclists and walkers and horse-riders. First time I have ever felt safe to cycle to the fabulous Rectory Farm: love supporting local businesses.
Me in hi viz by the shepherds pit lane QLBike and QLEntrance now safe.
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Oxfordshire Liveable Streets @oxlivstreets.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
And in other news…
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Oxfordshire Liveable Streets @oxlivstreets.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Top Tips from the Clarion 👇 oxfordclarion.uk/twelve-easy-...
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Twelve easy hacks to beat Oxford’s Traffic Filters
Want to travel in Oxford, but worried about the traffic filters from Monday, 28 September 2026? We got you. Here's the tea on how you can avoid the traffic filters entirely, and still visit all your f...
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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Oxford's traffic filters switch on today. Oxford Liveable Streets' Siobhann Mansel-Pleydell looks at which one will be better for Oxford and commuters, the congestion charge or the traffic filters? oxfordclarion.uk/traffic-filt...
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Traffic Filters vs Congestion Charge : Contest or Evolution?
The Oxford Traffic Filters switch on this morning, and we've just got used to the congestion charge. Oxfordshire Liveable Streets are a not-for-profit organisation working alongside residents across O...
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Cyclox @cycloxoxford.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Are you (and your child/ granny/ friend) coming? Join us for this celebration of cycling in #Oxford. Start at one of the feeder rides at 2pm or join us in Gloucester Green at 3pm for a short, slow, noisy cycle ride around town.
Picture of children cycling in Oxford. Advertising free cycle ride for all ages 27 Sept 2026 Feeder routes begin at Florence Park, Cutteslowe School, Makespace Jericho, Headington Manor Surgery, West Oxford Oatlands Road Rec at 2pm or join us at Gloucester green at 2.30pm
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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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Robin Tucker @robintucker1.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
There's another factor: How to tackle congestion, pollution, suppression of healthy activity and other harms in every market town. An approach that scales to Abingdon, Didcot, Witney, etc is needed.
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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 26/09/2026
I got to Copenhagen this morning and have been biking around all day and, y'all, I don't know if you've heard about this, but ... this place has pretty good bike infrastructure. You read about it but it's still just mind-blowing to see. Swarms of bikes, everywhere. Swarms!
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Oxfordshire Liveable Streets @oxlivstreets.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Your Sunday Long Read. 💁🏽‍♂️ Are you wondering what we're wondering? Which scheme is going to work harder to tackle Oxford's chronic congestion problem? 💦 Dive into the blog as we grapple with this key question ❓ Questions? Ask in comments and we'll do our best to answer them shorturl.at/kk4To
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Traffic Filters vs Congestion Charge : Contest or Evolution? — Oxfordshire Liveable Streets
And here we are. 1,258 days and £161 million later, Botley Road is finally open, and the Oxford Traffic Filters switch on Monday 28th September. The trial will last for about 18 months. We're here to...
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Oxfordshire Liveable Streets @oxlivstreets.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🧵 Hello BlueSky community in #Oxford and #Oxfordshire 👋🏾, this is @siobhannmansel.bsky.social jumping on with a request. 👇🏽 We're building a small bench of local freelance content creators and small collectives (not agencies) for Oxfordshire Liveable Streets, and we want to meet people... 👇🏽
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Oxfordshire Liveable Streets @oxlivstreets.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This is what commitment and funding looks like 👇
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 22/09/2026
Cycling is a fantastic way to get around London, especially now that we've grown our Cycleways network five-fold. To celebrate Car Free Day, TfL is making it even cheaper and easier for more Londoners to explore our city by bike with this new Santander Cycles offer. bit.ly/4y9byF5
Graphic comparing London’s cycle network in 2016 and 2026. Two maps show the city with cycle routes highlighted in green: the 2016 map has relatively few routes, while the 2026 map shows a much denser network. Text reads, “London’s cycle network is now five times larger than in 2016.”
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Miss Omar @auntiekayadventure.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
World Car-Free Day is celebrated every year on 22nd September. For me, cycling is more than just a way to get around it gives me the freedom to explore, discover new places. So, why not leave the car behind, get on your bike, and discover where the road takes you? Every ride makes a difference!
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Oxfordshire Liveable Streets @oxlivstreets.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🧵1. 💁🏽‍♂️ Your simple jargon-free guide to Oxford's Traffic Filters is here (🔗 at end of thread) 🤓 OLS built this site before the #BotleyRoad closed approximately >checks notes< 1,258 days & £237.4m ago. It's been sitting in a quiet corner gathering dust, waiting for this very moment.
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Solve the School Run @solveschoolrun.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Given this freedom, Harry and Meghan could have solve their school run.
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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We're kicking off our Sustainable Fashion Week events at Aristotle Lane with this panel discussion on Sustainable Fashion & Identity from some big names in the industry on Saturday 26th. After that, we've got a week of brilliant events: sewing skills workshops, studio sessions, an exhibition,
Event poster announcing "Sustainability & Identity: A Panel Discussion" for Sustainable Fashion Week, scheduled Saturday 26th September, 18:30–21:00, featuring a row of four black-and-white headshots of panel speakers and a host.Poster announcing Sustainable Fashion Week at Aristotle House (OX2 6TP), listing events: Panel discussion 26 Sept 6:30–9pm; Studio sessions & workshops 27 Sept 12–5pm; Exhibition 30 Sept–1 Oct 11–5pm; Seasonal market 4 Oct 11am–3pm.
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Carla Francome @carlafrancome.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
It was just amazing yesterday when Kidical Mass arrived in Westminster for the #LondonCyclingFestival. I spent the day in the heart of London and let me tell you that people are ready for change there. Let’s go. Sound UP loud for the total vibe of yesterday ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻
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ᴡᴇ ʙᴜɪʟᴛ ᴛʜɪꜱ ᴄɪᴛʏ @webuiltthiscity.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This genuinely made me laugh out loud today
HOW AM I DRIVING?
HOW DOES AN ENGINE EVEN WORK?
HOW CAN A LOVING GOD CAUSE SUCH AGONY
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Oxfordshire Liveable Streets @oxlivstreets.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The Traffic Filter trial in Oxford starts on Monday 28th September. But wait.. what even IS a traffic filter? And why do we need them? 👇
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Ian Loader @ianloader.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Oxford folk. It’s Kidical Mass time again. The most joyous cycling celebration-protest of the year.
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Oxfordshire Liveable Streets @oxlivstreets.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🤓 OLS Infrastructure Lead and kerbnerd in residence @dannyyee.bsky.social has done some hard-core Dannying following an immersive run-through of the newly opened #BotleyRoad. Take the tour and dive into the comments. We'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences.
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Oxfordshire Liveable Streets @oxlivstreets.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
‼️Breaking! 👇
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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
What would it look like if space belonged to everyone? We’ve come to identify (at least) five key dimensions of spatial justice, with our local communities and inspired by many others beyond Oxfordshire who are demonstrating what it means.
Two people kneel in a community garden planting seedlings in front of a storefront, illustrating shared use of public space; overlaid headline asks “What would it look like if space belonged to everyone?” and a caption reads “Here’s what we might see in a spatially just world.”Community members waving and holding large colorful letters under a banner reading "Dimension 1: Ownership," alongside a caption asserting that land and buildings belong to the people who bring them to life and communities can shape their spaces.People sharing food around a table with a header reading "Dimension 2: Access" and a caption asserting barrier-free access to shelter—no cost, exclusion, or eviction—and the right to roam and secure tenure through new contracts.Community members leaning over a city map collaborating on plans; banner reads "Dimension 3: Design & Development" and caption says design should be done by and with communities, who lead and are central to place design.
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Gil Penalosa @penalosag.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
NORWAY’s new 50 Km BUS RAPID TRANSIT Norway's per capita income is higher than USA's, double Canada's. Why are they building BRT & not subway? Efficiency. Environment. Closer stops to origins & destinations. Frequency. Build over 10x distance w. same $$$. bit.ly/4xkxts8
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Gil Penalosa @penalosag.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
The Unexpected Power of OPEN STREETS! Open Streets are simple: OPEN streets to people, close to motor vehicles, and magic happens! People walk, bike, run, paint, dance, chat... enjoy each other. Register for FREE webinar. Presenter Jim Burke Tue. Aug. 11 11am EST / 5pm CET bit.ly/3PJom4b
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Oxfordshire Liveable Streets @oxlivstreets.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
📬 The OLS July newsletter lands this week, last one before the summer break. Here’s what’s inside 🧵
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Oxfordshire Liveable Streets @oxlivstreets.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
*Three Councils & The Streets In between* Your Sunday long read comes from new OLS Managing Director Siobhann Mansel-Pleydell on the implications of the 3-unitary decision for streets & neighbourhoods across what is currently #Oxfordshire. 👇
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Megan @megsier.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
I meant to say on my previous re-post of this, if you're interested in responding to the consultation, the link is here: letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxfordshire_...
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Oxfordshire: Countywide - proposed Electric Vehicle charging only parking spaces (July 26)
Over the next two years a county-wide local Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure programme – which aims to use a combination of central government grant funding and investment from charge-point operat...
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Oxfordshire Liveable Streets @oxlivstreets.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Just putting this here; reminder that this consultation is still open to responses 👇
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Oxfordshire Liveable Streets @oxlivstreets.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🧵 A county-wide proposal on EV Charger locations is out for consultation. We support EV charging as part of the move to sustainable transport but we object to where these are going. Almost every scheme takes space from the pavement instead of the road with the most vulnerable people most impacted.👇🏽
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Cllr Emily Kerr 💚 @emilykerr36.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Well this seems good news - strategy should be properly released on Monday - national walking & cycling network backed by £4.5Bn to 2030. Thanks @lauralaker.bsky.social for the news. lauralaker.substack.com/p/englands-n...
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England's National Cycling and Walking Network backed by billions
"Plan for drivers" finally launches
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Nathan Ley @nathanley.com · 06/06/2026
“Why Drivers Should Want Better Cycling Routes” Soon to be posted on facebook….. cllrdrnathanley.substack.com/p/why-driver...
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Why Drivers Should Want Better Cycling Routes
They’re Not in Your Way. They’re One Fewer Car On The Road. Stick with me here…..
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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
A trial weekend bus service between Thornhill Park and Ride and Waterperry Gardens starts on Saturday 13th June and will continue until the end of August, stopping along the route in Wheatley. www.oxfordbus.co.uk/waterperry-g...
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Oxford Bus Company partners with Waterperry Gardens to provide new shuttle bus
Oxford Bus Company is partnering up with Waterperry Gardens to provide a new shuttle bus service on weekends and bank holidays from 13 June.
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Oxfordshire Liveable Streets @oxlivstreets.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
“Should charging drivers & investing in alternatives be kept separate as policy tools?” Join us down the rabbit hole as we unpack this – following a point from @dannyaxford.bsky.social We’ll turn this into a blog post at some stage, but for now.. 🐰🕳️👇🏽
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Oxfordshire Liveable Streets @oxlivstreets.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Here’s your friendly Friday reminder that next Tuesday is the last chance to take part in #FutureStreets #Oxfordshire before the summer holidays. This is the second of the Indicator design workshops. Participants will get a window in to indicators from Workshop 3 & design more. See more here 👇🏽
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Oxfordshire Liveable Streets @oxlivstreets.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
1 / 4. Who benefits from Oxford's traffic scheme revenue? The reinvestment plan for the temporary congestion charge was approved at Cabinet last month & things are heading in the right direction. But this is one, temporary scheme. There's more on the horizon. How do we decide? 👇🏽
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Cyclox @cycloxoxford.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Oh for the open road! What is freedom on the road? Cyclox Chair @ianloader.bsky.social will be speaking at this free online webinar on world cycling day (Wed June 3) cykelcentrum.vti.se/larande---ku... @cohsat.bsky.social @oxlivstreets.bsky.social @cyclinguk.bsky.social @londoncycling.bsky.social
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Rethinking Freedom on the Road: Cycling, Law, and Safety
To mark World Bicycle Day, the Swedish Cycling Research Centre at VTI is pleased to host yet another international webinar, this time to explore how laws, regulations, and enforcement shape people’s a...
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Oxfordshire Liveable Streets @oxlivstreets.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
"It's good that all our ideas are so similar...it would be easier to make the change if we put our minds to it". Student, @cnschool.bsky.social The film from W/S 2 - a day of imagination & time travel with #RobHopkins for #FutureStreetsOxfordshire is now available on youtube. 👇🏽 shorturl.at/5mA6f
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Future Streets Oxfordshire Rob Hopkins 2026
YouTube video by Oxfordshire Liveable Streets
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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
The penultimate workshop in the participatory design project 'Future Streets Oxfordshire' takes place next Tues 9 June. The workshop is part of a project being undertaken by @oxlivstreets.bsky.social to elicit from residents their ideas and aspirations for what an ideal environment would look like.
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
A new study shows #AirPollution slows lung growth in childhood, with the greatest impact during adolescence, when lung growth accelerates. Reducing children's exposure at secondary schools is just as important as reducing it at primaries. #SchoolStreets
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Air pollution slows lung growth during childhood, UK study shows
Researchers find breathing more air pollution can slow lung development all the way up to early adulthood
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CoHSAT - Coalition for Healthy Streets and Active Travel (Oxon) @cohsat.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Provisional data published yesterday by DfT shows the number of people killed and seriously injured on Oxfordshire roads at their lowest level since the motor car became popular. Measures branded as 'controversial' by some are proving their value in lives and limbs saved.
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Oxfordshire Liveable Streets @oxlivstreets.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
NEXT WEEK! Workshop 4 - the second of the Indicator Design workshops - takes place on the evening of Tuesday 9th June. Online, to support geographical accessibility, and timed to fit in after work but before dinner (to support your glycaemic balance). www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/co-designi...
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Co-designing Community-led Indicators for Oxfordshire #2
Join us to help create new stories of change for Oxfordshire’s streets and neighbourhoods.
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Oxfordshire Liveable Streets @oxlivstreets.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Why OCCs approved investment plan Temporary Congestion Charge revenue is well worth celebrating .. and why taking an equity lens to evaluating scheme investment is vital.. Fresh on this month’s blog 👇🏽 www.oxfordshireliveablestreets.org/news/beyond-...
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Beyond the congestion charge | An equity lens on Oxford’s traffic scheme revenue — Oxfordshire Liveable Streets
Oxford's congestion charge investment plan reflects international best practice - a feedback loop between traffic reduction, bus operator reinvestment, and visible public benefit. OLS looks at what's ...
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Cyclox @cycloxoxford.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Fuel prices keep going up. There's an alternative way to get around that costs nothing. And the only thing you need to fill up is your water bottle! Cycling's a great way to save money and stay fit. #BeatTheFuelCrisis 🌍💚🚴 @oxlivstreets.bsky.social @cohsat.bsky.social @lowcon.bsky.social
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