Oxford has the second highest level of cycling in the UK after Cambridge, with 21,000 cyclists riding in to or out of Oxford city centre each day.
New seating and streetscaping, previously some car parking and empty space.
Seating areas and streetscaping introduced where there was previously some car parking and empty space.
2.3m cycle lanes on Magdalen Bridge, widened in 2021/22. Buses have to overrun the lane slightly, and so there can’t be any semi-segregation, but overall vehicles respect the space. This is a huge improvement on the earlier narrow lanes.
Modal filter at a continuation.
Modal filter creating a much more sensible traffic balance in the residential area ahead.
Modal filter in Oxford, preventing formerly 2,000 vehicles a day rat-running through this neighbourhood. This one was featured on BBC Panorama in Summer 2023.
With cyclists able to get through many road closures, @OxfordshireCC has now adapted its signs to show when this is permitted and possible.
@cycloxoxford @CUKOxfordshire @activetravelcaf @RantyHighwayman https://t.co/AbCluYDaXR
North Oxford corridor
The never-ending roadworks north of Oxford have a name and a purpose, it seems.
I saw this courier trike (or its twin) four times in a couple of hours in Oxford
Well-used cycle parking (and more to the right) at an office building, Oxford
Broad Street in Oxford, now pedestrianised with car parking removed and seats added https://t.co/IA7vOY7wUQ
Cyclists Please Dismount - this street has not just been closed to motor vehicles but totally given over to pedestrians.
Cyclists Please Dismount - this street has not just been closed to motor vehicles but totally given over to pedestrians.
Interesting repainting of give way markings in Oxford, reinforcing pedestrian priority in the revised Highway Code. https://t.co/FDCqsRqUtM
What a difference a protected #cyclepath makes - we love our #wands! Now everyone can #cycle safely #WarnefordLane #EastOxford #activetravel https://t.co/odzoTWc6ir
An article from 1996 about the introduction of cycle rickshaw taxis in Oxford.
An article from 1996 about the introduction of cycle rickshaw taxis in Oxford.
Brompton bike rental station at Oxford station (and a few extra bike stands).
Despite the sign, the cycle lane does seem to continue under the railway bridge (inbound only).
Not much room for cycling on this bridge west of Oxford station
On-street cycle parking, and a few stands at the pub
On-street cycle parking, Oxford
On-street cycle parking, Oxford
Creative use of a small space for cycle parking - every bit helps.
Cyclist on the Thames towpath route, and traffic lights for temporary one-way boat traffic past a building site!
Barriers where cyclists have to dismount to cross the lock
Pedestrian/cycle bridge on the towpath route, Oxford
Cycle parking and the start of the towpath route by the Thames
Cycle parking by the Thames, Oxford
Cycle parking by the Thames in Oxford - and beyond it, traffic lights for temporary one-way boat traffic past a building site!
Not much room for cycling on this bridge west of Oxford station
Give Way to Cyclist [singular?] on a narrow bridge, Oxford
No room for an outbound cycle lane under the railway by Oxford station
Cycleway (not shared-use, it seems) south from Oxford station
Crossing to the cycle/foot bridge to Oxford station
E-scooter pen near Oxford station
The Thames towpath passing beneath the former Gasworks railway bridge, now a cycle bridge
The Thames towpath passing under the railway
Cycle lanes on Oxford's inner relief road
E-scooter pen and cycle parking near Oxford station
Extensive open-air cycle parking at Oxford station - probably safer than a covered CyclePoint...
Extensive open-air cycle parking at Oxford station - probably safer than a covered CyclePoint...
Ready to go from 28 Feb 2022 - Britain's first Zero Emissions Zone, in a small area of central Oxford. Hopefully the other signs restricting cycle use will have been removed.
Ready to go from 28 Feb 2022 - Britain's first Zero Emissions Zone, in a small area of central Oxford.
Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone or ZEZ has begun in Oxford city centre this morning. Only electric vehicles or those exempt can enter free of charge 7am - 7pm seven days a week https://t.co/p2lGwib25e
This unusual new road layout has a clearly marked cycleway crossing the access to a service/parking road on Headley Lane, Oxford
Cycleway along Headley Way, Oxford
Old and new cycle stands at Waitrose, Headington
This unmarked shed appears to be a cycle shelter at the Manor Hospital, Oxford
A few wheelbenders at the front of the Manor Hospital, Oxford
Cycleway from the Manor Hospital to London Rd, Headington
Cycleway around the rear of the Manor Hospital, Oxford
Proper staff cycle parking needed at the rear of the Manor Hospital, Oxford
Route sign on the NE Oxford cycle route
Toucan crossing on Headley Way, Oxford
Route sign on the road north from Cuckoo Lane, Headington
Link from Cuckoo Lane, Headington
Cycleable section of Cuckoo Lane, Headington, towards central Oxford
Start of cycleable section of Cuckoo Lane, Headington
Cycle symbol on route to Cuckoo Lane, Headington
One-way cycleways on either side of Headley Way, Oxford
One-way cycleways on either side of Headley Way, Oxford
One-way cycleways on either side of Headley Way, Oxford
One-way cycleways on either side of Headley Way, Oxford
Cyclists should use the road parallel to Cuckoo Lane, Headington
Cyclists should use the road parallel to Cuckoo Lane, Headington
The NE Oxford route into the John Radcliffe Hospital
The route to the right seems to become a footpath before it reached Cuckoo Lane
Route signs on the NE Oxford route to the John Radcliffe Hospital
No Cycling (and no dropped kerb) on Cuckoo Lane, Headington
No Cycling on Cuckoo Lane, Headington
No cycling on Cuckoo Lane, Headington
Footpath link from Cuckoo Lane, Headington, Oxford
This path seems to become a cycleway once it's safely inside the John Radcliffe Hospital grounds.
Route sign on the NE Oxford route to the John Radcliffe Hospital
Cyclists should use the road parallel to Cuckoo Lane in Headington
No Cycling on Cuckoo Lane, Headington
The wooden planter that got set alight last night is now festooned with signs and posters of support. https://t.co/SPCFrX2gUf
Modal filter on Meadow Lane, looking north. Two bollards
Modal filter on Meadow Lane, looking north. Two bollards (one removable)
Modal filter on Meadow Lane, looking north. Four bollards (one removable).
Cycle parking and modal filter, Oxford
Closure to motor vehicles to allow social distancing
Closure to motor vehicles to allow social distancing
Lots of double-deck cycle parking on Mickie Lane, Oxford (through Keble College's Acland site)
Mickie Lane, Oxford (through Keble College's Acland site)
Mickie Lane, Oxford (through Keble College's Acland site)
Exit from the new Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford
Cycle parking on the new Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford
Exit from the new Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford, with cycle parking at the health centre
Entrance to the new Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford, with cycle parking at the health centre
Roundabout and sign for NCN route 5, Oxford
The cycle route signs refer to the north-south route behind the camera; the Residents Only sign refers to St Bernard's Road to the east, where a local campaign has put up lots of signs calling for traffic calming and a 20mph limit.
Traffic calming and Walton Street Cycles shop, Oxford
Ramp to cycle route along the Oxford Canal
Bikes parked at the entry to Port Meadow, Oxford
Bridleway (left) and track across Port Meadow, Oxford
Link from Walton Well Road to the rear of Oxford station - this is the only reference to the gates being closed at night.
Link from Walton Well Road to the rear of Oxford station
Short link: https://cycle.st/area/