@cohsat
We are a group of voluntary and campaigning organisations, working across Oxfordshire to create attractive, accessible and people-friendly streets. cohsat.org.uk
* To be fair, this was us.
A headline from GB News stating: Motorists switch to using public transport to avoid paying £5 daily congestion charge
In shock news, motorists have switched to public transport to avoid paying the Oxford Congestion Charge.
A spokesperson* said: "This is exactly what was meant to happen, and it did."
Already looking forward to @oxlivstreets.bsky.social annual event and learning more about the future streets project.
To participate in shaping the future, follow the link to their website.
Happy March folks 🌼
Our annual OLS supporters event is on Wednesday the 11th March and we're warmly extending the invitation to potential newcomers from across #Oxfordshire who might not be aware of our work.
📍 Central Oxford for easy access
👀 Read more in the link on what to expect
💌 RSVP now 👇🏽
If you’re not sure whether your journey takes you through a congestion charge in Oxford, or you’d like to try and avoid it altogether - use Google Maps to check if your journey includes a ‘toll’ and if you want to avoid it, select ‘ avoid tolls’ in the options.
➡️ www.google.co.uk/maps
The school streets are part of Mayor Anne Hidalgo's plan for a greener city.
School streets in Paris are flourishing and popular, increasing safety and improving children's health and social contact. (Paywall)
www.ft.com/content/4451...
It's good to see that the Welsh media are recognising that all the evidence shows that 20mph limits have significantly reduced death and injury on urban/village roads.
The Bristol Declaration on Healthy Transport was created by the Faculty of Public Health @fphuk.bsky.social and the Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social and has over 30 health and transport signatories.
www.fph.org.uk/news/bristol...
CoHSAT has signed the Bristol Declaration on Healthy Transport. The declaration recognises that current transport systems have serious negative consequences for public health, and calls for 10 actions to shift the UK to healthier, more sustainable transport.
cohsat.org.uk/cohsat-suppo...
We're delighted to see another e-bike success story - this time from @cherwellcouncil.bsky.social.
Thousands of people across Oxfordshire are discovering the liberating effect of electric-assist pedal cycles.
Buy a good one, and they are safe, reliable, and will give you that 'e-bike smile'
For context... air pollution has been falling across the city, measured on 118 sensors for several years.
A complete list of sensors and improvement projects is in the City Council's annual report. www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article...
Inside the Westgate shopping centre, many people are watching a dance competition.
Clearly not all these people inside?
(Or the restaurant, where we had to wait 15 minutes to be buzzed for our table)
Thames Street, Oxford with a bus and about 5 cars and vans, well spaced.
Who misses the traffic queues for the Westgate?
A road with not much traffic
Abingdon Road, #Oxford 5.05pm Friday night.
A smooth and easy journey on the electric bus. No traffic problems, thanks to the Congestion Charge.
This is a huge development, worth hundreds of millions of pounds. West Oxon District Council should be insisting that planning conditions include traffic-free cycle routes to the town centre, e.g. along Tower Hill and Corn Street.
The riverside path, south of Iffley Lock can now once again be walked or cycled with care.
There are a few cm of cross-flowing water, so be cautious.
Simple Side Road Zebra Crossings are coming to Wales in March.
But see @rantyhighwayman.bsky.social 's notes...
"Cars don't shop, people do." As originally coined by Janette Sadiq-Khan, Transport Commissioner of New York
To help retail businesses, shut the cars out of city centres.
Spanish bank BBVA analysis showed a 9.5% increase in retail takings after traffic restrictions in Madrid.
www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
Network Rail reports the walkway on Botley Rad reopened on Friday.
Work to replace had bridge is progressing and the aim is that railway south should reopen as planned on Monday.
Children at the Headington schools protest carrying hand-made signs
Children at the Headington schools protest carrying hand-made signs
“You know it’s wrong so please move along!” Children and parents at Windmill Primary School and Headington Nursery School staged a protest this morning against inconsiderate and dangerous driving outside school. They cite the volume of cars coming off the ring road and cutting through these streets.
The chosen structure of unitary councils will have important implications for how transport is coordinated across Oxfordshire
“Bikes and trains are just the perfect combination”. Richard commutes from Hinksey to his workplace outside Banbury. Find out how he uses bike and train, and why he loves it: www.oxfordtraveloptions.co.uk/local-voices...
@cycloxoxford.bsky.social
@oxlivstreets.bsky.social
@cohsat.bsky.social
Everyone who wants to should be able to cycle in safety - as well as walk and run.
On Tuesday I repeated my push for improved reporting mechanisms for female cyclists who've been harassed #MyRideOurRight
Transport consultants Steer offer 6 recommendations for safer streets to support Britain's new Road Safety Strategy.
steergroup.com/insights/new...
Thank you @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social for supporting women and everyone who wants to cycle in safety
#MyRightOurRide
@cyclinguk.bsky.social
A picture of an Oxford Mail headline 'Fines for driving near schools raised £300k'
@oxfordshirecc.bsky.social : 'We're making streets safer for children'
@theoxfordmail.bsky.social 'Won't you think of how much it is costing dangerous and illegal drivers?'
The data speaks for itself. But it’s really hard to imagine life without “the accident that didn’t happen”.. the injuries not sustained, the time not in hospital, the time not able to work or earn, the impact on our bodies, minds and families..
