A Better Code for Cyclists?
The Department for Transport ran a consultation from August to October this year seeking views on proposed changes to The Highway Code to improve safety for vulnerable road users, particularly […]
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Reading’s Draft Transport Strategy 2036
Our response to the consultation on Reading’s Draft Transport Strategy is here. The draft strategy is a step change from its predecessors as it proposes demand management (charging). We are […]
Continue ReadingSay ‘no’ to anti-cycle measures in Caversham
We are asking Reading Borough Council not to make cycling more difficult in Caversham. The Council is planning to introduce one-way roads as a measure to help walking and cycling […]
Continue ReadingLocal Cycle and Walking Infrastructure Plan
The Draft Reading Transport Strategy 2036 is out for consultation, see https://consult.reading.gov.uk. The consultation on the Reading Transport Strategy includes the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan and the details […]
Continue ReadingLast letter from Adrian Lawson
It comes as a bit of a surprise to be writing as the former Campaign Chair. I joined the campaign in 2007, and Ros Furley the ‘acting’ Chair at the […]
Continue ReadingInterview with Cllr Adele Barnett-Ward
We are delighted to have the opportunity to interview Cllr Adele Barnett-Ward, Caversham Ward, Lead Member for Neighbourhoods and Communities. RCC: What are your dreams and visions for cycling in […]
Continue ReadingWhy Electric Bikes Are The Answer
The way we move around in a Covid-19 world is going to change. For a time, public transport may not be as viable for large numbers of people. If this […]
Continue ReadingTransport Strategy Consultation
Reading Borough Council is consulting on its draft Transport Strategy to 2036. Lead Councillor for Transport Tony Page says: “This is Reading’s most important and most ambitious Local Transport Plan […]
Continue ReadingReading’s Biggest Ever Road Repair Programme
At the end of 2019 residents were given the opportunity to participate in a consultation on Reading Borough Council’s 2020/21 budget. In the introduction to the consultation RBC’s Labour Leader […]
Continue ReadingChristchurch Bridge To Get Hairpin Bends?
Berkeley Homes has now submitted its planning application for blocks of flats on Vastern Road. Importantly for cyclists this development includes for a new link from the cycle/pedestrian bridge over […]
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