Buckinghamshire Council and Oxfordshire County Council are seeking input on initial route options for the active travel link, which would also connect to Haddenham and Thame Parkway station. The survey is open until Tuesday 24 November 2026.
Councillor Thomas Broom, Buckinghamshire Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Transport, highlighted the importance of public opinion at this early stage. "We’re really pleased to be taking this next step in our work with Oxfordshire County Council, looking at the possibilities of a safer and more sustainable travel link between Haddenham and Thame, so that people can more easily choose walking, cycling or public transport," he stated. "At this early stage it’s really important for people to tell us what they think about the options and our assessment, so I encourage everyone to take part in the engagement."
Echoing this sentiment, Councillor Gareth Epps, Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport, added: "For many years, local people and organisations have wanted a safer and easier route for sustainable travel between Haddenham and Thame, including access to the train station. A good connection between the two communities could make it easier for more people to choose walking, cycling or public transport for everyday journeys. We're still at an early stage and no preferred option has been selected. I encourage people to look at the proposals and tell us what they think. Their feedback will help inform the next stage of the work."
The two councils are currently assessing various route options to determine their feasibility and identify any significant challenges, costs, or barriers to delivery. No preferred option has been selected, and no decisions on delivery have been made.
The survey is available on Oxfordshire County Council’s digital engagement platform, Let’s talk Oxfordshire, and closes at 11:59pm on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Additionally, two drop-in events will be held for the public to view information and speak with project officers: Haddenham on Thursday 5 November 2026 (3pm-8pm) at Haddenham Parish Council, and Thame on Saturday 14 November 2026 (10am-3pm) at Thame Town Hall.
Following the engagement period, feedback will be reviewed alongside technical evidence, after which Oxfordshire County Council and Buckinghamshire Council will make a joint decision on the project's future.
