CoHSAT - Coalition for Healthy Streets and Active Travel (Oxon)
@cohsat.bsky.social
We are a group of voluntary and campaigning organisations, working across Oxfordshire to create attractive, accessible and people-friendly streets. cohsat.org.uk
#Oxford now has a Congestion Charge for Cars and it's worth planning your journey. Here are some tips and humour from local journal @oxfordclarion.bsky.social
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Twelve easy hacks to beat Oxford’s congestion charge
Don't want to pay? We got you. Here's the tea on how you can avoid the congestion charge entirely, and still visit all your favourite places in the city centre. Here's the official website, but our ha...
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November 9, 2025 at 8:15 AM
#Oxford now has a Congestion Charge for Cars and it's worth planning your journey. Here are some tips and humour from local journal @oxfordclarion.bsky.social
oxfordclarion.uk/twelve-easy-...
oxfordclarion.uk/twelve-easy-...
The #Oxford Temporary Congestion Charge for Cars is off to a good start: Sreets that were jammed are now free. Buses can move as they should, and more people are using them. Essential services can get around.
Great to go forward, not back to jams!
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/start-of-tem...
Great to go forward, not back to jams!
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/start-of-tem...
Start of temporary congestion charge boosts park and ride use
Observations from the first days of Oxford’s temporary congestion charge indicate that the scheme is improving bus services and boosting the take-up of park and ride. On Wednesday 29 October, Oxfordsh...
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk
November 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The #Oxford Temporary Congestion Charge for Cars is off to a good start: Sreets that were jammed are now free. Buses can move as they should, and more people are using them. Essential services can get around.
Great to go forward, not back to jams!
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/start-of-tem...
Great to go forward, not back to jams!
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/start-of-tem...
Iffley Road as you've never seen it at 5pm on a Friday night. Unjammed!
Freedom of mobility is restored, after decades of waiting.
Freedom of mobility is restored, after decades of waiting.
October 31, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Iffley Road as you've never seen it at 5pm on a Friday night. Unjammed!
Freedom of mobility is restored, after decades of waiting.
Freedom of mobility is restored, after decades of waiting.
AI videos could drain the water supply of South Oxfordshire, according to a drought expert at Oxford University. Dr Kevin Grecksch has warned that cooling the servers used for creating fake videos requires large amounts of fresh water.
Deepfake videos 'hidden' green impact says Oxford Uni lecturer
Platforms, including Open AI's Sora, have gone viral due to their ability to make hyper-realistic videos.
www.bbc.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:01 AM
The #Oxford Temporary Congestion Charge for Cars starts tomorrow.
If you are not travelling by foot, cycle, bus, train, boat, motorcycle, van, HGV, hearse, military, allowed utility or emergency vehicle, or with one of 23 permit type ... and on a route past a charge point ... here's where to pay:
If you are not travelling by foot, cycle, bus, train, boat, motorcycle, van, HGV, hearse, military, allowed utility or emergency vehicle, or with one of 23 permit type ... and on a route past a charge point ... here's where to pay:
Pay the congestion charge | Oxfordshire County Council
You can pay the congestion charge online for today or tomorrow, or pay in advance for multiple days.
www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
October 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The #Oxford Temporary Congestion Charge for Cars starts tomorrow.
If you are not travelling by foot, cycle, bus, train, boat, motorcycle, van, HGV, hearse, military, allowed utility or emergency vehicle, or with one of 23 permit type ... and on a route past a charge point ... here's where to pay:
If you are not travelling by foot, cycle, bus, train, boat, motorcycle, van, HGV, hearse, military, allowed utility or emergency vehicle, or with one of 23 permit type ... and on a route past a charge point ... here's where to pay:
Campaigners wanting to permit even more traffic in #Oxford will be protesting this week at "key congestion points".
Which rather undermines their case that no action was required to reduce congestion in Oxford.
Which rather undermines their case that no action was required to reduce congestion in Oxford.
October 28, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Campaigners wanting to permit even more traffic in #Oxford will be protesting this week at "key congestion points".
Which rather undermines their case that no action was required to reduce congestion in Oxford.
Which rather undermines their case that no action was required to reduce congestion in Oxford.
With brilliant timing, Thames Water have already installed a traffic filter, with roadworks on #Oxford High Street that are expected to last all week.
No doubt some people will blame tomorrow's Congestion Change for these jams. (Image 9am, inbound)
No doubt some people will blame tomorrow's Congestion Change for these jams. (Image 9am, inbound)
October 28, 2025 at 9:42 AM
With brilliant timing, Thames Water have already installed a traffic filter, with roadworks on #Oxford High Street that are expected to last all week.
No doubt some people will blame tomorrow's Congestion Change for these jams. (Image 9am, inbound)
No doubt some people will blame tomorrow's Congestion Change for these jams. (Image 9am, inbound)
Network Rail's proposal for a station in Northampton has been deferred by the Planning Committee because it did not have a bus interchange, and instead had a damagingly large car park
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Northampton station development deferred due to concerns
The plans, including a new multi-storey car park, is not
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October 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Network Rail's proposal for a station in Northampton has been deferred by the Planning Committee because it did not have a bus interchange, and instead had a damagingly large car park
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Didcot & Wantage MP Olly Glover has called on the Local Transport Minister, as she visited Wantage, to protect vulnerable road users by supporting the Bikeability cycle training scheme which is funded by the Department for Transport, although with no long term funding commitment.
October 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Didcot & Wantage MP Olly Glover has called on the Local Transport Minister, as she visited Wantage, to protect vulnerable road users by supporting the Bikeability cycle training scheme which is funded by the Department for Transport, although with no long term funding commitment.
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Chiltern Railways has conceded that East West Rail services from Oxford to Milton Keynes are unlikely to start this year, after troubles were first reported by the Clarion. A statement that “we are confident that trains will be running this year” has been quietly removed from their website.
October 21, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Chiltern Railways has conceded that East West Rail services from Oxford to Milton Keynes are unlikely to start this year, after troubles were first reported by the Clarion. A statement that “we are confident that trains will be running this year” has been quietly removed from their website.
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Bus campaigners say that Oxford station needs a bus interchange – not a multi-storey car park. Oxon4Buses has launched a petition calling for Network Rail to ensure any redevelopment includes “a bus hub, physically and visually linked to the rail station”. www.change.org/p/sign-for-a...
October 22, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Bus campaigners say that Oxford station needs a bus interchange – not a multi-storey car park. Oxon4Buses has launched a petition calling for Network Rail to ensure any redevelopment includes “a bus hub, physically and visually linked to the rail station”. www.change.org/p/sign-for-a...
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Oxford Bus Museum (at Long Hanborough railway station) is branding its free heritage bus rides as 'Hallowe'en Nightrider' on Wednesday 29 October. This is coincidentally the first day of Oxford's congestion charge.
www.oxfordbusmuseum.org/heritage-bus...
www.oxfordbusmuseum.org/heritage-bus...
October 24, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Oxford Bus Museum (at Long Hanborough railway station) is branding its free heritage bus rides as 'Hallowe'en Nightrider' on Wednesday 29 October. This is coincidentally the first day of Oxford's congestion charge.
www.oxfordbusmuseum.org/heritage-bus...
www.oxfordbusmuseum.org/heritage-bus...
Travelling to #Oxford Hospitals from next week and not sure whether to go by car or bus?
Here's a handy guide to free Park and Ride services
www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/transport-an...
Here's a handy guide to free Park and Ride services
www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/transport-an...
About the congestion charge | Oxfordshire County Council
Information about the six temporary congestion charging locations in Oxford.
www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
October 25, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Travelling to #Oxford Hospitals from next week and not sure whether to go by car or bus?
Here's a handy guide to free Park and Ride services
www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/transport-an...
Here's a handy guide to free Park and Ride services
www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/transport-an...
We'd like to make sure that #Oxford station has a top-notch bus interchange when it gets redeveloped by Network Rail.
* More bus stops
* Well connected to the station
* Clear walking & cycling routes
* Lots of cycle parking
Please sign a petition to show your support: www.change.org/p/sign-for-a...
* More bus stops
* Well connected to the station
* Clear walking & cycling routes
* Lots of cycle parking
Please sign a petition to show your support: www.change.org/p/sign-for-a...
Sign the Petition
Sign for a bus hub in Oxford
www.change.org
October 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
We'd like to make sure that #Oxford station has a top-notch bus interchange when it gets redeveloped by Network Rail.
* More bus stops
* Well connected to the station
* Clear walking & cycling routes
* Lots of cycle parking
Please sign a petition to show your support: www.change.org/p/sign-for-a...
* More bus stops
* Well connected to the station
* Clear walking & cycling routes
* Lots of cycle parking
Please sign a petition to show your support: www.change.org/p/sign-for-a...
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Turns out the real political spectrum is just how people feel about free parking 😂
Tag yourself!
Tag yourself!
October 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Turns out the real political spectrum is just how people feel about free parking 😂
Tag yourself!
Tag yourself!
More and better #Oxford bus services as a result of the Temporary Congestion Charge.
Following improvements to Oxford Bus services announced earlier this month, Stagecoach Oxford has announced improved services to the north and east of the city, and P&Rs.
Following improvements to Oxford Bus services announced earlier this month, Stagecoach Oxford has announced improved services to the north and east of the city, and P&Rs.
A bus service every 7-8 minutes for Barton, every 7-8 minutes for Kidlington and Oxford Parkway, and every 5 minutes for Blackbird Leys will kick in from 30 November with a raft of timetable changes by Stagecoach. Night buses will operate on all these routes until 3.30am on Friday/Saturday.
October 23, 2025 at 1:11 PM
More and better #Oxford bus services as a result of the Temporary Congestion Charge.
Following improvements to Oxford Bus services announced earlier this month, Stagecoach Oxford has announced improved services to the north and east of the city, and P&Rs.
Following improvements to Oxford Bus services announced earlier this month, Stagecoach Oxford has announced improved services to the north and east of the city, and P&Rs.
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Last night saw a ‘Glow Ride’ with over 70 people, mostly women, cycling Oxford’s streets to call for safer streets and better cycle routes, especially for women riding after dark. Oxford’s ride organised by Cowley Road Condors and other groups was one of 60 across the country.
October 23, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Last night saw a ‘Glow Ride’ with over 70 people, mostly women, cycling Oxford’s streets to call for safer streets and better cycle routes, especially for women riding after dark. Oxford’s ride organised by Cowley Road Condors and other groups was one of 60 across the country.
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Great to be out the #Oxford #GlowRide with Cowley Road and Condors @cyclinguk.bsky.social tonight. #MyRideOurRight for women cycling
October 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Great to be out the #Oxford #GlowRide with Cowley Road and Condors @cyclinguk.bsky.social tonight. #MyRideOurRight for women cycling
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Another example of the land does not belong to the adjacent property, but is treated like parking - The Slade x Cinnaminta Rd
October 19, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Another example of the land does not belong to the adjacent property, but is treated like parking - The Slade x Cinnaminta Rd
CoHSAT member group #Oxon4Buses is calling for a transport interchange when Network Rail redevelops #Oxford station rather than a multi-storey car park.
This is a chance for rail, bus & more hub, or it could be lost forever. Please sign the petition ✍️
c.org/DX66nvC5qn
This is a chance for rail, bus & more hub, or it could be lost forever. Please sign the petition ✍️
c.org/DX66nvC5qn
Sign the Petition
Sign for a bus hub in Oxford
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October 19, 2025 at 12:44 PM
CoHSAT member group #Oxon4Buses is calling for a transport interchange when Network Rail redevelops #Oxford station rather than a multi-storey car park.
This is a chance for rail, bus & more hub, or it could be lost forever. Please sign the petition ✍️
c.org/DX66nvC5qn
This is a chance for rail, bus & more hub, or it could be lost forever. Please sign the petition ✍️
c.org/DX66nvC5qn
Cardiff approves higher parking permit charges for heavier, more dangerous vehicles.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cardiff set to impose SUV parking premium after council approval
Owners of large cars such as SUVs would be charged more to encourage switching to smaller vehicles.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Cardiff approves higher parking permit charges for heavier, more dangerous vehicles.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Give us options" they said...
Free bus travel and a host of extra services are coming to Oxford, thanks to clearer roads of the Temporary Congestion Charge
www.oxfordbus.co.uk/free-bus-tra...
Free bus travel and a host of extra services are coming to Oxford, thanks to clearer roads of the Temporary Congestion Charge
www.oxfordbus.co.uk/free-bus-tra...
October 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
"Give us options" they said...
Free bus travel and a host of extra services are coming to Oxford, thanks to clearer roads of the Temporary Congestion Charge
www.oxfordbus.co.uk/free-bus-tra...
Free bus travel and a host of extra services are coming to Oxford, thanks to clearer roads of the Temporary Congestion Charge
www.oxfordbus.co.uk/free-bus-tra...
We and other #Oxfordshire transport groups are delighted that the Temporary Congestion Charge will start on 29 October.
Several bus routes have already been upgraded in anticipation of the Traffic Filters.
www.oxfordbus.co.uk/travel-group...
Several bus routes have already been upgraded in anticipation of the Traffic Filters.
www.oxfordbus.co.uk/travel-group...
Travel groups sign joint letter supporting proposed Oxford congestion charge
Oxford's travel groups sign joint letter supporting charging charging proposals in the city.
www.oxfordbus.co.uk
September 30, 2025 at 6:25 PM
We and other #Oxfordshire transport groups are delighted that the Temporary Congestion Charge will start on 29 October.
Several bus routes have already been upgraded in anticipation of the Traffic Filters.
www.oxfordbus.co.uk/travel-group...
Several bus routes have already been upgraded in anticipation of the Traffic Filters.
www.oxfordbus.co.uk/travel-group...
🚲 Big win for Abingdon! £1.5m secured to fix the missing NCN5 link + boost walking & cycling
Plans include a new two-way contraflow on East St Helen St, Dutch entrance kerbs, continuous footways + better crossings
Have your say by 28 Oct – letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/east-st-hele...
Plans include a new two-way contraflow on East St Helen St, Dutch entrance kerbs, continuous footways + better crossings
Have your say by 28 Oct – letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/east-st-hele...
September 30, 2025 at 11:51 AM
The foot and cycle diversion on the Thames towpath south of #Oxford centre is over and that section of path nicely repaired.
However, **caution** of gravel by the river for a few days.
However, **caution** of gravel by the river for a few days.
September 30, 2025 at 8:16 AM
The foot and cycle diversion on the Thames towpath south of #Oxford centre is over and that section of path nicely repaired.
However, **caution** of gravel by the river for a few days.
However, **caution** of gravel by the river for a few days.