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News from the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG)

New Lewisham motorcycle parking charges expected to encourage a switch
from cars to motorcycles.

Lewisham Borough Council hopes that reduced parking charges for
motorcycles will encourage a switch from cars to motorcycles. Parking
charges were originally proposed to be the same for cars and
motorcycles. Interventions by London MAG persuaded the Council of the
case to incentivise modal shift from cars to motorcycles.

As originally proposed, the charging scheme would have seen
motorcyclists paying up to £3.50 per hour for short-stay parking.
Residents with motorcycles would have been shelling out up to £125 for a
resident's permit. Additionally, riders using their bikes to earn a
living would have faced bills of up to £625 for an all-zone business permit.

Thanks to the work of MAG’s London members and Save London Motorcycling
the revised charges are reducing to a far more palatable 80p per hour or
£2 per day. Resident motorcyclists will be able to get permits for just
£20-£42 per year, and business permits for riders are slashed to
£50-£125 per year. Electric motorcycles will park for free.

Implementation has been delayed but the new charges are now expected to
come into effect from 30th May 2022.

Council documents state:

Although they do emit harmful pollutants, motorcycles do not pollute as
heavily as other vehicles, and they are a stepping-stone in the right
direction as they are less polluting than cars. The new proposed pricing
structure reflects this, and it is hoped that the reduced charges will
still incentivise movement away from cars and towards motorcycles. As
technology advances, it is hoped that both car/van and motorcycle owners
will move towards electric vehicles.

MAG’s Greater London spokesman, Spen McEvoy, commented:

“We would have preferred continued free parking for all motorcycles, but
we have to be realistic. I thank the Council for listening and
accepting the case for motorcycling. Continued growth in motorcycle
sales shows that there is a growing appetite for making the switch from
sitting in stationary cars to making safe progress on a motorcycle. The
more this is encouraged the greater the benefits that all Londoners will
reap.”

Contact MAG at 01926 844 064 or [email protected]

I wonder how many motorcyclists will join MAG now, as a Thank You, for saving them a wad of cash ??????
Best I not hold my breath.

 

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News from the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG)

MAG warns drivers to look out for record numbers of motorcycles

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) is warning drivers to look out for
record numbers of motorcycles on Monday 20th June, which sees us
celebrate the 31st International Ride to Work Day. Motorcycling is
booming and filter-friendly drivers will gain from this growth in
motorcycle commuters.

Monday 20th June marks the 31st International Ride To Work Day and MAG
has been helping to deliver the international mission to persuade
record-breaking numbers of riders to participate this year.

Record levels of participation are achievable given the largely
unreported growth in this transport choice over the last few years. In
the space of five years, the number of licenced motorcycles has
increased by 6.8% in comparison with cars, which have increased by just
2.3%.

The growth in licenced motorcycle figures indicates increasing numbers
making the switch from cars to motorcycles, which is benefiting all road
users. Bikes can filter through traffic, thus reducing levels of
congestion and pollution on our road network. The benefits to all road
users are clear, which is why MAG is asking drivers to look out for
them. Creating a little extra space will not impede car drivers but
every motorcycle filtering is one less car sitting in the traffic jam.

The campaign seeks to help employers understand the benefits that
motorcycling brings as a transport choice. An Employer's Guide urges
employers to consider motorcycling in their workplace transport plans.
MAG is also campaigning for consistent access for motorcycles in bus
lanes. Motorcycles can currently use only 48% of the UK’s bus lanes,
but a petition has been launched calling on the Government to make
access for riders the default policy in all bus lanes.

MAG’s Director of Campaigns & Political Engagement, Colin Brown, says:

“We are looking forward to a day spent promoting the benefits of riding
a motorcycle to work. The best way to demonstrate those benefits to the
widest audience is to get as many motorcyclists as possible to
participate. More bikes on our roads equals more space and less
pollution on our roads.”

Contact MAG at 01926 844 064 or [email protected]

 

Taking your bike to Europe on a trailer or in a van, then read this first. May save you a headache.
https://www.femamotorcycling.eu/bike-transport-uk-eu/

 

See what you mean. Let's hope they get something sorted out soon. Be great if more people joined MAG, so they could get more money to help FEMA, help us. But I won't hold my breath.

 

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News from the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG)

New report shows motorcyclists face disproportionate risk of theft.

A new report from the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) shows that
motorcyclists face a disproportionate risk of theft. Motorcycles were
eleven times more likely to be stolen than cars in 2021. Motorcycles
made up over 25% of all motor vehicle thefts in 2021. MAG will call for
increased focus on motorcycle theft at the National Vehicle Crime
Conference.

MAG’s analysis of reported motorcycle theft data for 2021 shows the
disproportionate level of theft faced by motorcyclists in the UK. The
report relies on Freedom of Information data from the nation’s 45
territorial police forces. Additionally, the report reveals that in
2021 a little over 3% of all vehicles on UK roads were motorcycles, but
they represented over 25% of all stolen vehicles.

Across the country, thieves stole an average 20 in every 1000 licenced
motorcycles in 2021. In stark contrast, a mere 1.9 in every 1000 cars
were taken by thieves. MAG is seeking redress. Colin Brown will attend
the National Vehicle Crime Conference in London on Thursday 30th June.
The event is billed to be opened by Kit Malthouse MP, Minister for
Policing. Colin will ask why all the focus is on car and van theft when
a minority group are facing the highest exposure to the crime.

Report author, Colin Brown, commented:

“The analysis will come as little surprise to anyone that rides. As
motorcyclists we have to deal daily with the threat that our vehicles
will be stolen. I am disappointed that the National Vehicle Crime
Working Group still openly states that its priority is cars and vans.
Any other minority group exposed to such a disproportionate level of
crime would see rigorous action. We don't receive a level of interest
by the authorities that matches the scale of the risk riders face.”

MAG is working with the Motorcycle Crime Reduction Group (MCRG). Also,
it regularly lobbies Police and Crime Commissioners, Local Authorities
and the Home Office on the issue. The response to the lobby has, so
far, been patchy at best. MAG asks that all riders lobby their local
PCC and MP. As Colin Brown says: "Motorcycle theft cannot continue to
be treated as a minor issue."

 

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News from the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG)

MAG Backs Strong Majority Of Riders in Opposing ICE Ban

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) Chair, Neil Liversidge, has reaffirmed
that the organisation backs the vast majority of motorcyclists in
opposing the ICE ban.

The Department for Transport (DfT) launched its delayed consultation on
the phaseout of non-zero emission motorcycles on 14th July. The
consultation, entitled ‘L-category vehicles: ending sales of new
non-zero emission models’, proposes the end of sales of all new internal
combustion engine motorcycles by 2035, with sales of smaller petrol
motorcycles up to 125cc to be banned by 2030.

MAG Chair, Neil Liversidge, said:

“MAG totally opposes the proposed ban on the sale of internal
combustion-engine vehicles (ICEVs), whether it be from 2035, the
originally mooted 2040, or any other date. MAG likewise opposes any
policy that leads to increased fuel costs or the reduced availability of
fuels for ICEVs.”

Explaining the reason for this robust position, Neil went on to say:

“Our own survey showed that at least 80% of motorcyclists oppose it,
despite green activists having targeted our survey to skew the result.
We estimate that the real proportion of motorcyclists who oppose the ban
is well over 90%. We shall faithfully represent the views of our
constituency. A survey in the European Union produced similar numbers
and we expect FEMA to likewise represent faithfully the views of
motorcyclists across Europe. We also oppose the ban on the sale of ICE
cars proposed from 2030 and stand resolutely with the Alliance of
British Drivers (ABD) with whom we are working through our umbrella
organisation, Transport Reality.

We note that the consultation asks from ‘when’ the ban should come
about? Our answer is “Never!” We demand a dialogue on whether it
should come about at all.”

MAG plans to respond robustly to the consultation. Additionally, MAG is
seeking direct representation with Government Ministers, despite the
current leadership race. If necessary, MAG will demand to speak to the
new Prime Minister.

MAG’s Director of Campaigns & Political Engagement, Colin Brown, said:

“We have already made representations to the Department’s
decarbonisation team over the last year. Officials are constrained by
the existing Net Zero policy and its timetables. These are clearly
beyond the scope of this consultation. We need to take dialogue to a
much more strategic level in order to properly represent the strength of
feeling on this issue. We do not expect this to be an easy discussion,
but we would be failing the trust of our members by not taking this
course of action.”

Contact MAG at 01926 844 064 or [email protected]

And then there's this. Seems like a joke if it was funny. You get 30 years for robbing Ashly Coles, than for almost killing an motorcyclist.

News from the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG)

MAG calls for sentencing rules review after appalling bike smash. MAG’s
Chairman slams “Inadequate and insulting” sentencing of drunk driver who
almost killed a biker.

Chair of the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG), Neil Liversidge, has
expressed his frustration over the Attorney General’s inability to
review the sentence passed by Judge David Melville QC on drunk driver
Stephen Jones at Portsmouth Crown Court.

Jones caused an accident that nearly killed a motorcyclist in April
2022, but escaped a prison sentence, despite a video showing him driving
on the wrong side of the road and narrowly missing a number of other
vehicles before colliding head-on with his victim, motorcyclist Scott Lemon.

The Police reported that Jones - who was nearly four times the legal
limit - was “so drunk he couldn’t stand”. However, Judge David Melville
QC refused to send Jones to prison, instead imposing a one-year prison
sentence, suspended for two years. Jones was also ordered to carry out
250 hours of unpaid work and was disqualified from driving for two
years. Mr Liversidge said: “A suspended sentence is inadequate and
insulting. It was pure luck that Mr Lemon was not killed.” See the video:

https://videos.metro.co.uk/video/me...641232706/640x360_MP4_6609149052641232706.mp4


Mr Liversidge also noted: “There’s a general perception in the
motorcycling community that the courts are harsh on motorcyclists when
they are the perpetrators of vehicle crime, but lenient on the likes of
Jones who perpetrate crimes against motorcyclists. That’s why I called
for a specific look at this case, and a general review of sentencing to
ascertain whether that perception is borne out in reality.”

The Attorney General and Solicitor General do have the power to ask the
Court of Appeal to review certain sentences which appear to them to be
unduly lenient, but only sentences imposed for a limited number of
offences. The offences for which Stephen Jones was sentenced are not
offences to which the scheme applies. However, a wider review is being
undertaken, led by the Sentencing Council, regarding 12 guidelines for
motoring offences – and MAG fully intends to make its views known. “We
don’t want special favours,” Neil said, “We just don’t want to be
treated as second class citizens.” To comment on the consultation, go to:

https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/publications/item/motoring-offences-consultation/


Contact MAG at 01926 844 064 or [email protected]

 

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News from the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG)

MAG fires first shots on motorcycle ICE Ban consultation

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) has fired its first shots in response
to the motorcycle ICE ban consultation. MAG is demanding dialogue far
beyond the scope of the consultation. An initial meeting established
fact about potential outcomes to the consultation. MAG sees no
potential for a good outcome within the scope of the consultation process.

Following the publication of the much-delayed consultation on 14th July,
MAG arranged an initial meeting with Department for Transport (DfT)
officials. The meeting took place on 21st July.

Firstly, officials confirmed that the consultation will not consider
questions of ‘if’, only of ‘when’. 'When' is proposed to be 2030 or
sooner for 125cc and smaller bikes. For larger capacity bikes the
proposal remains as no later than 2035. Arguments for dates beyond 2035
are highly unlikely to win favour. The officials said a date beyond
2040 is entirely off the table.

Secondly, with respect to claimed technology neutrality, only battery
electric, fuel cells or hydrogen are viewed as options. Hydrogen burnt
in Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) is considered to be highly unlikely.

Finally, carbon neutral liquid fuels for ICE is considered to be nothing
more than a short-term transition fuel for existing ICE. The DfT rules
out synthetic or bio fuels as a solution for the continued sale of new
ICE.

MAG’s Director of Campaigns & Political Engagement, Colin Brown, commented:

“None of this came as a surprise to me. I made MAG’s opposition to the
proposed policy clear. MAG is representing the views of its members
and, we believe, the vast majority of bikers. We will engage fully in
the consultation process, but there is no path to a good outcome. The
discussion needs to go far beyond the limited scope of the consultation.
We have formally submitted a request for an urgent meeting with the
Minister with responsibility for the decarbonisation of transport, Trudy
Harrison MP. If necessary we will continue escalating this all the way
up to the new Prime Minister. First shots have been fired and MAG is
mobilising for a period of intense campaigning.”

MAG is seeking a far wider discussion on decarbonisation and the future
of transport as a whole. MAG Chair, Neil Liversidge, will lead the
Ministerial meetings, backed by both Colin Brown and Lembit Opik (MAG’s
Director of Communications & Public Affairs). In the meeting request
sent to Trudy Harrison MP, Neil wrote:

“I must state that The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) is following the
wishes of its members and the wider motorcycling community in opposing
this policy. I appreciate that this may place us at polar opposite
positions, but I feel it is essential that our position is clearly
explained and considered in a wider context than the current
consultation scope allows.

The measures as proposed will curtail individual freedom, damage the UK
economy, worsen energy security, and reduce living standards for tens of
millions of people, without helping the environment at all. Our
solution will enhance everyone’s quality of life and be better for the
environment, the economy, and our security as a nation.”

A second meeting of the UK Motorcycle Forum (UKM) has been scheduled for
11th August. The MCIA has been quick to express disappointment about
the inclusion of 125cc bikes in the 2030 slot. MAG is far beyond
expressing disappointment, and will fight on.


Contact MAG at 01926 844 064 or [email protected]

 

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News from the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG)

MAG asks Essex Police to promote Filter Friendly campaign

The Motorcycle Action Group ((MAG) has asked Essex Police to amend their
advice to motorcyclists not to filter through traffic, branding it
dangerous and counterproductive to road safety.

MAG’s activist network picked up the offending post on the Essex police
Facebook page where it was drawing a large volume of complaints from
bikers. Within a matter of hours, MAG asked Essex Police to amend their
advice with MAG National Chairman, Neil Liversidge, writing directly to
Essex Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington QPM.

Neil stated:

“Nobody doubts for a second the genuineness of Essex Police’s
intentions, but this is bad advice and needs changing immediately. There
is a certain type of car driver - and all of us who ride motorcycles
have encountered them - that hate motorcyclists and are envious of our
ability to make progress through traffic jams while they sit and stew.
These are the people who see us coming in their mirrors and reposition
their cars to block us. For the police to say, “it’s dangerous, don’t do
it," runs the risk that the ‘haters’ will feel justified in their
behaviour and after they have knocked us off, will point to the police
advice and say, “It’s your fault – the police have warned you.”

The advice also risks poisoning the minds of magistrates, Judges, and
potential jurors who might, in the future, sit on cases where a car
driver has knocked off a filtering biker. It may even lead to bias
amongst police officers themselves, and CPS prosecutors.

MAG’s ‘Filter Friendly’ campaign https://www.mag-uk.org/filter-friendly/
has been developed in conjunction with officers in Northamptonshire
Police who assisted us in making the video and support the campaign. We
have been particularly grateful for the support of Nick Adderley, Chief
Constable of Northamptonshire Police, and NPCC lead for motorcycling,
for his enthusiasm and assistance. Hopefully, Essex can talk to Northants.”

Contact MAG at 01926 844 064 or [email protected]

 

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News from the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG)


Please see below a request for help in researching into motorcycle usage
in the UK.

Thank you in advance.

*****
New Research into Motorcycle Usage in the UK

Have you ever commuted by motorcycle or scooter? Have you ever thought
about commuting by motorcycle or scooter? Is it something you do every
day, or a few days a month? Or are you thinking no way, I’m not doing
that! What stops you, what spurs you on? What are the pros and cons, the
barriers that prevent more people from doing it?

This is the subject of my latest research. There is lots of evidence to
suggest that there are many benefits to a wider use of motorcycles and
other forms of powered two-wheeler for commuting to work. From
environmental benefits, to reduced road congestion, to improved mental
health. So why don’t more people do it? What could be done to promote
this now minority mode of transport and make it an accepted everyday way
of travelling here in the UK?

Maybe you already know the answer? Or maybe like me you need to know the
details, the facts and figures, the motivations. Either way your views
and opinions are valuable so please take part today by completing a
short online questionnaire that can be found at the following link:

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NBMRMT6

It’s anonymous, totally confidential and you’d be helping to support
research into motorcycling and the future of two-wheeled transport. The
more people take part, the more valid this piece of research work will
be. You don’t need to be commuting by motorcycle to take part. If you
have a motorcycle licence, even if you don’t currently have a motorbike,
your opinions are still valuable. It shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes
to complete, so please take part before the deadline of August the 19th.

That link again: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NBMRMT6.

Thank you for your support in helping with this important research.

Contact MAG at 01926 844 064 or [email protected]


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MAG demands evidence riders will not be put at risk by self-driving
vehicles.

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) is extremely concerned by today’s
announcement that self-driving vehicles could be allowed on UK motorways
as soon as next year. With EuroNCAP testing of detection and reaction
to motorcycles only scheduled to start in 2023, MAG wants evidence that
motorcyclists will not be placed at risk.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has today unveiled plans to allow
self-driving vehicles to be rolled out on UK roads by 2025. Some
vehicles, including cars, coaches and lorries, with self-driving
features could be operating on motorways in the next year. Today’s (19
August 2022) plans set out new legislation allowing for the wider
rollout of self-driving vehicles by 2025.

Announcements were made in October 2021 that EuroNCAP will start testing
driver support systems in cars, such as Autonomous Emergency Braking and
Lane Support Systems, on their performance in detecting and reacting to
motorcyclists from 2023.

The Motorcycle Action Group has long expressed concerns that detection
systems do not adequately cope with motorcyclists. In 2016, research by
RDW (the Netherlands Vehicle Authority) showed that cars with an
innovative driving system, such as an adaptive cruise control, were
capable of noticing motorcycles, but when motorcycles rode at the edge
of their lane, the adaptive cruise control did not respond well to them.
In many tests, action had to be taken by the driver of the car to
prevent a collision.

MAG Chair, Neil Liversidge, commented:

“It is a source of great concern that - once again - the interests of
motorcyclists are an afterthought. Years of development of these
systems have not taken sufficient care of motorcyclists’ interests.
Whilst the elimination of driver error may be a laudable goal, it is of
no interest if that error is simply replaced by automatic incompetence.
We will be holding the Government and authorities to account and
demanding to see genuine evidence that these vehicles will not place
riders at higher risk than human drivers do. Given that independent
testing is yet to commence, I find it hard to understand how the
Minister can be so confident that the roll-out is sensible at this time.”

 

What I don't get, if you want to go driverless, then go in a taxi. What's the point other than removing the brain dead car drivers ability to crash into us, just let the driverless car do it instead ??.

 

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News from the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG)

Motorcyclists To Be Exempt From Traffic Filters In Oxford.

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) welcomes an announcement that
motorcyclists will be exempt from traffic filter trials in Oxford. This
news follows recent success in achieving consideration for motorcycles
as a separate mode of transport in the Oxfordshire Local Transport and
Connectivity Plan.

Oxfordshire County Council has revealed plans for a trial of six traffic
filters in 2023. Traffic filters are being introduced to make bus
journeys quicker and more reliable, and reduce local air pollution. The
proposed trials are seen as a win because mopeds and motorbikes are
included in the list of exempt vehicles.

The exemption for motorcycles is a direct consequence of work by MAG to
convince Oxfordshire County Council that motorcycles need separate
consideration from other motorised vehicles. In response, the Council
has deliberately listed motorcycles as a separate transport mode in its
transport user hierarchy. This deliberate demarcation allows policy
decisions that recognise the benefits that the mode can deliver.

MAG’s Director of Campaigns & Political Engagement, Colin Brown, said:

“It is reassuring to see that the efforts we put into getting this
seemingly innocuous recognition written into the County’s local
transport plan paying dividends. Motorcycles are rarely mentioned as a
separate mode in key transport policy documents and, as a consequence,
simply suffer the same results as cars. Here we see that when they are
considered separately the outcome for riders is very different.
Motorcycles are finally being recognised as part of a solution rather
than as part of the problem. We hope that other councils will sit up
and take note.”

The trial will be introduced as an experimental transport regulation
order (ETRO) following a Pre-ETRO consultation and Cabinet sign off
expected in autumn of 2022. The trial at six locations is planned to
start in Summer 2023.

Cherwell District Councillor John Broad, who has worked tirelessly with
MAG for recognition of the benefits of motorcycling, said:

“By many motorcyclists in Oxfordshire keeping up the pressure on
officers producing the County and City transport plans, results do
eventually occur. The relatively small inconvenience to local
motorcyclists of having to respond to consultations can have big gains
for the future use of motorcycles as a recognised part of the transport
system.”
Following on from news that motorcycles will be exempted from traffic
filter trials in Oxford, MAG has received notice that there are some
councillors and pressure groups trying to get this exemption changed.

Please take the time to respond to the consultation and make a statement
under ‘Do you have any other views on the proposals?’ along the lines
of: “I strongly support the exemption for mopeds and motorcycles; they
make efficient use of road space and should be encouraged.”

The consultation survey can be found here:

Let's Talk Oxfordshire

Consultation on trial traffic filters 2022
Introduction We are proposing six trial traffic filters on key routes across Oxford to improve bus services and journey times, reduce walking and cycling accidents and improve air quality across the city. We are proposing to introduce them under an...



We will be submitting a formal response from MAG HQ, but as always a
clear demonstration by large numbers of riders responding will be key to
success.

Email received from Oxford Traffic Filters today:

We are writing to you with an update on transport plans for Oxford and
its surrounding areas, including our proposals for a workplace parking
levy, traffic filters and expanded city centre zero emission zone.

Thank you for engaging with us and giving us your views on these plans
to date. Since announcing these updated proposals in February 2022, we
have had close to a hundred meetings with our partners across the county
including local businesses, resident associations, schools, disability
groups and hospitals.

A request from many of these groups was to phase the consultation and
implementation of the three schemes. We have decided to prioritise the
traffic filters and are now proposing to introduce them as a trial next
summer 2023. This will allow us to monitor the impact of the traffic
filters on the ground, seek views on how they are working and make
changes, if necessary, before any decision is made about whether to make
them permanent or not.

We want your views before making a decision on introducing the trial
traffic fillers. A consultation on trialling the traffic filters started
this week and lasts until 3 October 2022. If approved by county council
cabinet, we would expect the trial to start in the summer of 2023 and
continue for a minimum of six months. Members of the public and
stakeholders will be able to continue to give us their views on the
trial during this six-month period. The implementation of the traffic
filters is needed to unlock the commitment from bus operators Oxford Bus
Company and Stagecoach West and the Department for Transport to invest
in 159 new electric buses in Oxford and allow reinvestment into the
Oxfordshire bus network.

Please visit our website to find out more about the traffic filters and
respond to the survey: letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/traffic-filters-2022.
The survey and supporting documents are now available.

In the meantime, we will also continue with the assessment and modelling
of the likely impact of the traffic filters alongside the workplace
parking levy and zero emission zone on our economy, air quality and
traffic levels in Oxford. Public consultation on the workplace parking
levy and zero emission zone is likely to take place next year. We will
continue to engage with stakeholders and members of the public during
this consultation period.

Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (LTCP) and Central Oxfordshire
Travel Plan

The Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (LTCP) sets out the county
council’s vision for developing a world leading, innovative and carbon
neutral transport system with a focus on how people move safely and
quickly around their communities, the city and the county. The LTCP was
adopted by full council on 12 July 2022.

As part of the LTCP, the council is developing area travel plans that
will outline how the LTCP vision and outcomes are delivered across the
county. The Central Oxfordshire Travel Plan is the first of these travel
plans that defines how the LTCP vision will be delivered in Oxford,
Kidlington, Eynsham, Botley, Cumnor, Kennington and Wheatley. It is one
of a number of area travel plans to be developed for the county.

You can find out more about the travel plan for central Oxfordshire and
give us your views by visiting:
letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/central-oxfordshire-travel-plan. The survey
is open till 3 October 2022.