Shared e-bikes and e-scooters need to be available across the city to help people have more options to get around.

This is brilliant.

We often forget how far we have come: Today almost 3/4 of EU electricity generation is from non-fossil energy sources. It is not long ago that fossil fuels dominated the EU's electricity mix. This year their share is approaching 1/4 of EU electricity generation. Source is @ember-energy.org

It's amazing how much of a difference the congestion charge in Oxford has made. The roads are much quieter, it's so easy driving around the city centre now and being able to keep to time. My job has become less stressful.

A Conservative motion to cancel Oxford’s new Congestion Charge has been rejected by a meeting of Oxfordshire County Council. The Conservative and Labour groups voted to withdraw the charge but were outvoted by the LibDem administration and the Greens. (Our live posts are in the thread below!)

The temporary congestion charge seems to be working! We have now joined a small elite global group of cities with congestion charges - London, Durham, Stockholm, Milan, Gothenburg, and New York City🤩

The Congestion Charge went live today - so it's a great time to talk about a book (published this year) I recently finished reading. Did you know JRR Tolkien wrote a short satirical fantasy about how cars and congestion were ruining Oxford in the 1960s? Congestion has plagued Oxford for decades. 🧵

This is so sad.

Fun at the Glow Ride in Oxford tonight. Great turn out from Cyclox. Thank you for organising Cowley Road Condors!

The redesign tender, which we reported in September, is to be awarded in a week’s time. Brenda Boardman from Oxon4Buses said “This bus hub is 'owed' to us by Network Rail in return for all the ongoing disruption over the Botley Road bridge - they have more than one bridge to repair!”

#Oxon4Buses is calling for Network Rail to create a transport hub at the new station rather than a multi-story car park. This opportunity for an integrated network could be lost forever. Please sign ✍️ c.org/DX66nvC5qn

For as we all know, crimes committed in cars aren't real crimes

A small but significant achievement for those of us campaigning to improve cycle safety 🚲 Plans for crossings at Rose Hill service road entries abandoned as not addressing the fundamental problem of rat running. Officers asked to find an alternative solution. www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2553901...

Wonderful! Another little step towards reducing motor traffic in Oxford.

Bit niche I think, but apparently this parking spot is reserved for female rock climbers.

Just what the congestion charge and traffic filters are meant to achieve hurray👏

A great use of the funds raised through the congestion charge 👏 www.oxfordbus.co.uk/free-bus-tra...

I mean, come on! Why are we accepting this as ok??! (pic from @urbancyclinginstitute.org )

Yup. It's been a long slog, though - as with all new therapies. I worked in a gene therapy lab back in 1997-8. The kinds of viral gene delivery systems the Huntington's work used were in development back then. So this stuff has been decades (of basic research - hence why you need it!) in the making.

What a way to celebrate #WorldCarFreeDay! Well done all who participated in the biggest ever #KidicalMassOxford and @cycloxoxford.bsky.social for organising it 👏🚲👏🚲

Oxford congestion charge, clean air, less noise, faster bus journeys...what's not to like? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Oxford's Congestion Charge approved at Cabinet today! I think this is the first UK one for 20 years - London and Durham being the other two cities with them. Looking forward to faster buses and more bus routes, fewer private cars and therefore being able to re-do crossings to favour pedestrians!

Congestion charge approved by Oxfordshire County Council Cabinet today 🙌 Hoping queues like this one on the Marston Ferry Road at evening rush hour will be a thing of the past 🚘❌ Congratulations to all who worked so tirelessly to get this approved 👏 news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxford-tempo...

We're recruiting for an Operations and Infrastructure lead. This could be you if you're the kind of person who cares about sustainable travel (and particularly cycling) in Oxford and is keen to support the running of Cyclox so we can be even more effective. www.cyclox.org/index.php/wo...

There’s a persistent myth that new solar farms don’t really help tackle climate change because panels are “made with coal” and “never pay back” their carbon debt. This is simply false. - UN: solar ~8x cleaner than gas, ~19x than coal per kWh - panels repay CO2 in 4 months; save 57x over life

Intriguing. ‘The Path’ in Toronto - a 30 kilometer network of pedestrian tunnels www.worksinprogress.news/p/torontos-u...

Who’s given it a go? So much better than the narrow tunnel even if you do have to push your bike for now.

While Bluesky may not have the user base of Twitter or FB (611M & 3.07B), it does have a healthy 38 million registered users. Bluesky reaches people who tend to be kind, solutions-focused & future-oriented, compared to the big corporate social media channels. I consider that a feature, not a bug.

By @carltonreid.com “A U.K. court ruling has upheld the public’s right to submit dashcam and helmet-cam footage to police.” Hurray - but phew as it would have been disastrous if the ruling had gone the other way. t.co/w1oIviqLT8

From IPPR Everyday Concerns: What People Want From Transport. Two standouts for me: People consistently underestimate the level of support for policies aimed at reducing car use. And… The behaviour of car drivers is seen as a key safety issue. ippr-org.files.svdcdn.com/production/D...

How to create cycling cities. “Changing streets is important but changing minds is essential.” www.ox.ac.uk/news/feature...

Research from @lshtm.bsky.social finds pedestrians ‘twice as likely’ to be hit by an electric or hybrid-electric car. "The silent nature of electric cars may pose a new challenge for road safety." www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

This is quite simply, not fair. "We design for the smooth flow of motor vehicles, then ask everyone else to stay alert, wear bright clothes, take the long way round, or simply stay home." www.eta.co.uk/news/why-we-...

A very fun third and final @cycloxoxford.bsky.social bike bus of the year at St Frideswide’s primary! See you all again in September.

Helsinki has just gone a full year without a road traffic death! It is possible with visionary leadership. We can do it in #Oxford too but it needs courageous action #VisionZero #NoMoreRoadDeaths www.politico.eu/article/hels...

The Woodstock Road ‘improvements’ now complete. Some good things but a shadow of the original design consulted on in 2022. And new white lines on the pavement are a travesty of a cycle lane. news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/32m-woodstoc...

Wow! This is wonderful 👏🤩 And…… “Local residents and businesses strongly encouraged the experimental measure”. Looking forward to the day when local businesses in Oxford recognise the value of going car-free.

Leaders of multiple transport modes gathered today to sign a letter supporting the proposed Temporary Congestion Charge. The letter calls on the County Council to proceed with the Charge 'to unblock our city'. cohsat.org.uk/transport-mo...

Roads are for cycling, driving & parking. Pavements are for walking, running, skipping, wheelchairs & buggies. E scooters & bikes can be a great way to get around. Let's make sure they're safe, legal and stick to the roads. Our joint letter with @oxfordpedestrians.bsky.social in the Oxford Mail.

Sorry - I meant east of Jackson Road Cutteslowe 🧭

Cycle path on A40 just west of Jackson Road Cutteslowe is closed with no explanation of why and no diversion signs provided ☹️ Not good enough @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social

We agree with Chris Whitty. Let's build cycling into everyday life in #Oxford Reduce the number of cars on the roads and improve the cycling routes and lanes. Many more people would cycle if they felt it was safe. @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social

Fantastic news! You are the perfect active travel champion. And what an impact you will make 💪👏🎉

A congestion charge could reduce traffic jams and make it better for people who walk, cycle, catch the bus, drive and breathe. Read our press release on Council's proposed congestion charge. www.cyclox.org/wp-content/u...

“The government is currently understood to be seeking permission to appeal today’s ruling to the Supreme Court.” Unbelievable 😱

Congestion charging could make the city safe for cyclists, bus users and pedestrians and reduce air pollution for everyone. Cyclox calls on the Council to be bold in reducing traffic. www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2522760...

#OxfordshireCC is proposing a congestion relief scheme for Oxford in advance of the traffic filters. @cycloxoxford.bsky.social and @cohsat.bsky.social give their thumbs up 👍🙌👏 www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2522760...

Visual of the new Botley Road rail bridge as it will look in August 2026. From #OxfordshireConnect

New website launched to offer Oxford residents travel alternatives to taking the car. Great work #LowCarbonOxfordNorth and #LowCarbonHub www.oxfordtraveloptions.co.uk/travelling-i... Travelling In and Out of Oxford | Convenient Alternatives to Driving | Oxford Travel Options