Osney Lock featuring on my commute to work this week

British NIMBYism is truly a sight to behold.

“We are rejecting this solar farm, because one time I saw an electric vehicle on fire, which reminded me that decades ago a coal mining disaster killed lots of children”.

Pit stop at Alex's Crepes on Woodstock's new Park View estate

Sunday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...

More than a year of FixMyStreet reports to get overgrowth cleared from the A44 cycle path near Begbroke have fallen on deaf ears. If it was encroaching on the road by an inch I'd put money on it being cut back within a week @emilykerr36.bsky.social ‪@oxfordshirecc.bsky.social‬

Fascinating visualization of how different the experience of walking at night is based on your gender. This will not come as a surprise to women. news.byu.edu/intellect/st...

My very own fietshangar looking good after a fresh coat of paint. These things are a brilliant solution for bike storage

Very productive day with Sustrans founder John Grimshaw and Caroline Levett, who both now run Greenways and Cycleroutes, discussing new active travel routes around Woodstock

A Citizens’ Assembly of Oxfordshire residents has called for “making the city centre car-free”, turning other existing roads over to buses, cyclists and Blue Badge holders, and housing developments with major facilities in walking distance—each topping 85% support. oxfordclarion.uk/citizens-ass...

The new A44 crossing at Begbroke looks good. Just a pity @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social didn't reroute the cycle path at the same time so that it doesn't go through the bus layby. I guess we'll have to wait for the Oxford Greenways project

This behaviour from Trump and Vance is truly shocking. Incredible calm patience from Zelensky.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
I suspect it will make no difference but I've signed this open letter: action.eko.org/a/world-lead...

“Fear in public spaces is a subjective feeling, but usually has an objective trigger and often arises from a collective experience.” I really appreciated this article-think that Seattle transit/public space advocates should give it a read. ht @theoverheadwire.bsky.social
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The family of 14-year old Chloe from Witney are asking Oxford residents to check CCTV, Ring doorbells and dashcams for any sightings. She has not been seen since Monday when she was picked up by CCTV in Oxford, heading towards Headington. Anyone seeing her is asked to call 999.

Genuinely shocking thing for a POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER to say 🤯

[On terrible cycling infrastructure] "I know it’s not great but it would never be a political priority for me to give cyclists better infrastructure, particularly when they don’t contribute in vehicle taxes."

Green Fair, Oxford Town Hall, official opening. Worth the damp cycle in. The fair is open until 4pm

The campaign for a playground in central Oxford reaches Oxford City Council tomorrow, when the 1800-name petition will be presented to the full council meeting.
@oxfordcitycouncil.bsky.social will be asked to “explore strategic options for a children’s playground in the city centre”.

Oxford people: it’s Magdalen Road’s frost festival on the 7th Dec. 10-4pmish.

Come and buy Xmas presents from our great local businesses AND listen to me singing carols (please come and join in!)💚