Since mid-April 2021, Cowley residents have contributed to a daily anecdotal traffic survey, in an attempt to track the initial change in traffic flow arising from the three Cowley LTNs. This is a non-scientific survey, there are no traffic counts, or queue-time measurement, however in lieu of systematic monitoring, there Read more…
Oxfordshire County Council on 21 Jan 2021 decided in favour of trialling three low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) in the Cowley area of Oxford. This followed the publication of survey results asking residents their opinions on the project, in line with updated guidance from the Department for Transport. The survey ran 23 Read more…
How do we use our low traffic streets to build a stronger, more liveable community? Your neighbours need you, your ideas and a little bit of your energy! Walkable Cowley / 15-minute Cowley How many people went for a walk during lockdown and said to themselves “I hadn’t noticed that Read more…
What is happening in OX4? The county council is trialling 3 “low-traffic neighbourhoods” or LTNs in Temple Cowley, Florence Park and Church Cowley. Image 1 below shows points of ingress/egress from each area of the 3 LTNs. Image 1 Image 2 Green doors indicate point-closures. Green bus indicates bus/taxi access Read more…
A small group of local stakeholders interested in ensuring the best functioning of Rymer’s Lane when the LTNs start met recently to discuss possible contingencies. On the map below is the section of roadway in question (Image 1). The new double-yellow lines are indicated, along with public parking (off-street), an Read more…
Have you been trying to increase your steps during lockdown? Maybe you’ve read the new Peter Walker book, Miracle Pill, about the benefits of 5,000 steps per day. Or maybe you’ve been inspired by our new Lord Mayor, Mark Lygo, or have gotten yourself hooked on StreetTag. Whatever the reason, Read more…
In addition to the Temple Cowley LTN trial to begin in February-March 2021, the area will also host one of the city’s first three “School Streets” schemes. School Streets are a closure to cars on roads in front of (and sometimes nearby) schools to all but residents, school staff and Read more…
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Main roads are the backbone of any LTN, providing mobility for all those that need to use a vehicle. Main roads will carry the through-traffic, giving residents cause to ask some serious questions. These range from ‘What is in it for me?’ to ‘Won’t the traffic on my road get Read more…