People are being asked for their views on plans to allow cycling in a pedestrianised street in Bicester.

Oxfordshire County Council is considering allowing two-way cycling at any time in Sheep Street, from Market Square to Bell Lane, for a trial period of up to 18 months. Cycling is currently prohibited there.

The aim of the proposals is to increase the number of cycling routes in Bicester, making it more attractive to travel by bike and reducing the reliance on private cars for local journeys.

People can take part in the consultation at letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.ukbefore 31 August.

Councillor Andrew Gant, Oxfordshire County Council's Cabinet Member for Transport Management, said: "The public's opinion matters greatly in this process. By participating in this consultation, residents, businesses and other organisations can help us understand different perspectives, concerns and aspirations when it comes to potentially undertaking a trial allowing cyclists to use Sheep Street.

"We want to hear all views on every aspect of this proposal."

If the trial is approved, through the implementation of an experimental traffic regulation order, an additional public consultation will be held for the first six months of operation.

This will enable people to give their views on how the trial is progressing, potentially allowing amendments to be made or ending the trial. It will also form part of the considerations about whether or not to recommend the scheme be made permanent.

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