Oxford Road multi-modal enhancements – cars

The issue  

High amounts of traffic on Oxford Road cause congestion. Traffic on the road consists of cars, freight deliveries and buses. The congestion affects air quality and safety in the area and discourages cycling. 

The scheme  

Ways this scheme will affect car drivers include: 

• Traffic signal upgrades 
• Safety enhancements 
• Reallocation of road space to safer walking and cycling 
• Improved road crossings 
• Bus priority measures 
• Potential re-routing of freight traffic onto more suitable routes

The outcome  

• Reduced congestion  
• Improved air quality 
• Increase in walking and cycling levels 
• Improved bus journey time reliability 
• Shift to more use of public transport