By Richard Scrase
In the run up to the County Council elections on 1 May, we asked representatives of the four main political parties: ‘What do you think is the best way to make Oxford’s streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians?’
By Ian Loader
What if our cities, instead of favouring motor transport, expected cars to behave as guests? What would our streets look like if they were structured for the benefit of everyone, instead of being shaped around the needs of motorists?
By Ian Loader
How did we end up with our cities dominated by cars? With streets where pedestrians, residents, cyclists, children feel excluded and unsafe? With the idea that car owners have ‘rights’ to access, parking and speedy journeys?
By Ian Loader
I feel honoured and privileged to be chosen as the new Chair of Cyclox. I am also a little daunted. But mainly I am excited about taking on this role. I am passionately committed to Cyclox’s values and goals and look forward to working with the trustees and our members to take them forward.
By Emily Kerr and Robin Tucker
After we created our cycling map for Oxford we realised people across the county were interested in the safest routes for cycling.
By Anna Fairhurst
Half our staff live outside Oxford, so we’ve always had staff parking. Around 22 cars were parked in the same playground that the children used at breaktime. This was a problem, but one it seemed impossible to fix. Pupils complained about not having enough space to play and there was constant concern about cars being damaged.
On 12 July Kate Arnold, Cyclox trustee, was announced as winner of the Bikeability Instructor of the Year award.
By Hirra Khan Adeogun
Politicians in the UK have spent decades putting policies in place which make driving easier and cheaper. We have normalised mass private-car ownership and all the problems it creates, telling ourselves that this is the only way of doing things. But there is another way.
By Danny Yee
Large numbers of people cycle in Oxford despite poor-quality infrastructure that is sometimes dangerous. Read on for examples from the city.
By Emily Kerr
I heard from a resident recently who was keen to get back on her bike and wanted to take her elderly dog with her. But when she started looking at the options, she felt overwhelmed by the choices available. Could I help?