Electrification and simplification of public transport in Oxford A ‘revolutionary’ suggestion Keith Frayn Headington resident Disclaimer and acknowledgements I am a member of Oxford Pedestrians Association, Cyclox, Oxford Civic Society and Oxford Preservation Trust, but this document conveys my personal views and does not represent the views of any of these organisations. I am grateful to Richard Bradley, Sushila Dhall, Nick and Theresa Frayn, Stephanie Jenkins, Peter Thompson and Charles Young for reading and commenting on a draft of this document, but in the end it is my responsibility. Their comments showed me many flaws in my thinking, but they did all agree that there was something worth saying. Please feel to request an electronic copy, and to reprint in whole or in part if required. Keith Frayn, Headington resident
[email protected] Cover photo: Oxford High Street. Thanks to Stephanie Jenkins Contents 1. Executive summary ....................................................................... 5 2. Introduction .................................................................................. 7 3. ‘Connecting Oxfordshire’ and ‘Connecting Oxford’..................... 11 4. Issues with the present system of public transport in Oxford ... 13 5. Some ‘arterial routes’ considered .............................................. 16 5.1 Botley Road .......................................................................... 16 5.2. The city centre – St Giles routes .......................................... 16 5.2.1 Reclaiming the Magdalen