Oxfordshire's population is growing, and its traffic will too unless we swap out some of our car journeys for another form of transport. It comes down to do nothing or try something--Oxford's traffic filters are that something. For more information, go to bit.ly/oxfordtrafficf…

Oxford's traffic filters are projected to reduce air pollution levels in most of the city. That's good news for our health! Let's see what this looks like in different areas around Oxford. For more information about the traffic filters, check out bit.ly/oxfordtrafficf….

Lots of us will be looking for different ways to get around once the traffic filters go in. Learn more about Park & Ride to see if it is a good option for you. For P&R info, see: oxfordbus.co.uk/parkride-ticke…. To sign up for a P&R parking permit, go to: oxford.gov.uk/park-ride/buy-….

Oxford isn't the only city exploring new ways of reducing traffic. In this post series, we'll see what other cities around the world are doing to address this shared problem. Today we'll learn about Edinburgh's 'Our Future Streets' initiative. Read more: edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1…

Why can't Oxford make the buses faster before the traffic filters go in? Because we don't have the road space! Traffic filters will reduce congestion and free up room for bus service to improve. See bit.ly/oxfordtrafficf… for more information about the filters.

Have you heard about the Cycle to Work scheme? It allows you to lease a bike using your pre-tax income, which saves you money. Check with your employer to see if they participate and find out the details of their offer! You can find more general info here: cyclinguk.org/article/guide-…

What's the difference between a traffic filter and a bus gate? If you're confused you're not alone. Essentially, many more people can drive through a traffic filter! Check out bit.ly/oxfordtrafficf… for more details about the filters.

Oxford isn't the only city exploring new ways of reducing traffic. In this post series, we'll see what other cities around the country and world are doing to address this shared problem, starting with Paris's Limited Traffic Zone. You can read more here: paris.fr/pages/paris-cr…

As the average number of cars per household continues to grow, we need a plan to deal with the additional cars on our roads. See bit.ly/oxfordtrafficf… for more information about the next step in Oxfordshire's plan.

Take it from the buses and check with your employer to see if they offer any discounts on bus tickets! You can find more info here about the offerings from Uni of Oxford (travel.admin.ox.ac.uk/bus), Oxford Brookes Uni (brookes.ac.uk/travel/brookes…) and NHS (nhsstaffbenefits.co.uk/deal/stagecoac…).

Community bus and taxi services around Oxfordshire are to receive £425,000 in grant support. Several volunteer-run minibuses operate routes, such as the Witney town service, which commercial operators haven’t found remunerative. news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/grants-awarded…

What's not to love about hedgehogs? Sadly, it's estimated that between 100,000 and 300,000 hedgehogs are killed on the UK's roads every year. We can all do our part to protect them by having less traffic on our roads and driving with care!

How might Oxford's new traffic filters affect you? This post series will explore the many different ways that people in Oxfordshire can choose to get around with the filters. Today we'll meet Jaz, a Headington mum, and see how she and her daughter change their morning routine.

Do you wish riding the bus was a less loud and shaky experience? We got to preview Oxford's new electric buses last week and they are so much more pleasant to ride! We're excited to get more of the smooth bus experience as the fleet hits the roads this spring and summer. 😎

Notice the difference in traffic now that term has started? Oxfordshire's population growth means traffic will get even worse by 2030 if we don't make a plan to deal with the additional cars on our roads. See bit.ly/oxfordtrafficf… for more information about Oxfordshire's plan.

We're delighted to see the official launch of #Oxford 's new electric bus fleet today!
These buses are quiet, clean and smooth, and will be part of a more effective and efficient transport system, planned in 2015, and taking shape over the next few years.
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We're in The Guardian this morning!

'It’s absurd for ministers to be swept away by hysteria about 15-minute cities, at the same time that other government departments were defending them.” - Chris Todd 🇺🇦 Searching for sanity #FBPE theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/j…

No one likes to start their day sitting in traffic 😵‍💫. Imagine how many fewer cars would be on Oxford's roads if 1 in 4 school runs didn't happen. If we share school journeys, we can keep the roads clearer and make everyone's commute more pleasant. Learn more from HomeRun

The BROOKESbus fleet went electric last month. What a great way to end 2023! By summer, 159 new electric buses will be on Oxford's streets. That means we went from discussing electric buses to having them on the road in two years. Exciting things are happening in 2024!