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Just One Thing Can Save a Life

19 June 202619 June 2026SusanLeave a Comment

Simple actions every driver can take to make Reading’s roads safer for everyone. Every day in Reading, small decisions behind the wheel make a big difference. Many of the most […]

Reading ‘riskiest place to cycle’ outside of London

15 June 202617 June 2026SusanLeave a Comment

Reading ranks 11th in the list of riskiest areas for cyclists in Great Britain, according to data from the Department for Transport By Charlotte Coles, BBC Local News, South of […]

Councillors Clash over Cycling Infrastructure

15 May 202615 May 2026Susan1 Comment

At the Reading Borough Council meeting on Tuesday, 23 April 2024, a routine discussion on the borough’s Local Transport Delivery Plan escalated into a wider clash over the Sidmouth Street […]

Bike Theft in Reading: What Our 2026 Survey Shows

15 February 202615 February 2026Susan2 Comments

Reading Cycle Campaign (RCC) has just run a survey to understand the real impact of bike theft in Reading. Twenty‑five residents shared their experiences, with several reporting multiple thefts. Their […]

Had Your Bike Stolen? We Want to Hear Your Story

24 January 202624 January 2026SusanLeave a Comment

Bike theft is a growing problem in Reading, and its impact goes far beyond the financial loss. A bike can be the main way to get to work, to take […]

DfT consultation on mobility devices in cycle lanes

21 January 202621 January 2026Susan1 Comment

The Department for Transport is consulting on proposals that would allow powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters to use cycle lanes. This would be a big step for inclusive mobility, but […]

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Have your say on local CIL spending. Let’s prioritise Transport!

21 January 202621 January 2026SusanLeave a Comment

Reading Borough Council (RBC) is currently consulting on priorities for spending the 15% neighbourhood portion of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). CIL is a charge on new developments that helps […]

It’s still dark out there…

26 January 202526 January 2025Susan1 Comment

Don’t forget that between sunset and sunrise, you must have a clean and working white front light. This can be a steady light or can flash. A lamp displaying a red […]

Consultation Launched on Two Key Planning Strategies

16 January 202516 January 2025SusanLeave a Comment

Reading Borough Council is now consulting on two planning policy documents: The Draft Reading Town Centre Public Realm Strategy sets forth a comprehensive vision aimed at long-term improvements to the […]

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New Research: Pedestrians and cyclists spend more when shopping

20 November 202420 November 2024SusanLeave a Comment

A new report shows the correlation between walkable places and thriving businesses. Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking, recently launched its updated Pedestrian Pound report. The research shows […]