Sustainable transport movements

Kidlington to Cutteslowe Cycle Infrastructure improvements

In conjunction with Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) we are investigating ways in which the segregated pedestrian and cycle superhighway can be continued along the Oxford Road between the Kidlington roundabout and the Park and Ride and then between the southern site boundary and Cutteslowe roundabout. A range of designs are being considered to provide additional cycle infrastructure around and through the Cutteslowe roundabout itself. This will deliver a fully segregated route between and inclusive of the two junctions within existing highway limits, through reallocation of footway, verges and carriageway.

As the first phase of this route, OCC have recently consulted on proposals to improve the infrastructure at Kidlington Roundabout, introducing new segregated cycle lanes around the roundabout and controlled crossings for pedestrians and cyclist over Oxford Road, Frieze Way and Bicester Road. These improvements will be enabled by growth funding which has already been secured. As an interim measure, the existing temporary amendments to the Park and Ride junction will be made permanent ahead of wider improvements associated with the Oxford road corridor.

These measures, which will be delivered by OCC via a contribution secured through the S106 legal agreement will improve cycle safety for all users along the Oxford Road / Banbury Road corridor between Kidlington and the City Centre.

Parking

Parking will be provided having regard to the recently adopted Oxfordshire County Council Parking Standards, reflecting the wider transport strategy and sustainable location of the site.

Some parts of the site may be designated as car free and to deter antisocial parking or parking occurring indiscriminately, while controlled parking zones will also be considered. Parking provision will however be at a level that ensures that demand is catered for on site, without any overspill outside of the site.

While accessing the primary school by car will be discouraged, a park and stride will be provided for those that have to drive, utilising the car park at the local centre. Car clubs are also proposed as a way to reduce the need for car ownership.

Oxfordshire County Council’s Innovation Framework

The planning submission will be supported by an Innovation Plan in line with OCC’s Innovation Framework guidance. The innovation plan will set out how the delivery of the site will accord with Innovation Framework principles.

Early consideration of how the site can be futureproofed will allow for decisions to be made on how innovations can be added into the site design as and when they become mainstream. An example of this may be designing in space for micromobility or mobile connectivity.