SOLUTIONS TO TRAFFIC ISSUES IN WEST OXFORD

West Oxford is divided by the Botley Road, one of the main roads into central Oxford, carrying about 14,000 motor-vehicles per day, nose-to-tail in morning and evening peaks (and heavily congested throughout the day). How can we encourage residents not to add to the traffic – how can we get more of us to walk, cycle or take the bus? How do we reduce the impact the traffic has on our community?

While West Oxford is one of the most-heavily traffic’d communities in the city, there are many other places throughout the County where improvements are needed. So we have focused on "Quick Wins" – relatively low-cost and hopefully uncontentious solutions that tackle the main problems. We would like to see progress made on a lot of these. We’ve only included things where we can think of a practical solution. Quick Wins – Summary / Rationale

See "Other Ideas" for problems where the solution needs further discussion, either because there are different options, because they might be contentious, or because they are radical or expensive.

We want to hear your views – make contact through the WOCA website, referring to the "Traffic Plan"

Quick Wins – Botley Road
Make it easier to cross Botley Road
Make it easier to walk along Botley Road (Inner)
Make it easier to walk along Botley Road (Middle)
Make it easier to walk along Botley Road (Outer)
Make it easier to cycle along Botley Road
Make the buildings on Botley Road look more loved
Traffic turning in side roads

Quick Wins – Side Streets
Ferry Hinksey Road
Mill Street
Bridge Street
Binsey Lane

Quick Wins – Quiet Routes
Quiet Routes – Osney to St Ebbes
Quiet Routes – Mill Street to St Ebbes
Quiet Routes – Oatlands Park
Quiet Routes – Lamarsh Road




Other ideas
Not Difficult, But Need Discussion
Maybe Difficult; Need Discussion
Encouragement & Policy
Shaping the Future