After the formalities of our 2021 AGM we engaged RBC Councillors from all the political parties in a cycle question time. Our thanks to Councillors Duveen (Lib Dem), Gittings (Labour), Stanford-Beale (Conservative) and White (Green) for taking part. We started off by asking them 3 questions: What in your opinion is the main reason why […]
Continue ReadingReading Borough Council has £1.2m of government funding to create active travel (cycling and walking) schemes. Four schemes have been proposed but funding is unlikely to allow more than one to be built. You can read our comments on the design proposals for each of the proposed schemes here.
Continue ReadingOur 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 generally supportive of the policies within the strategy and the two standout comments we have are: The Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan must not […]
Continue ReadingWe 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 during the Covid pandemic, but this will close off a key northbound route for cyclists. Please help stop this by signing this petition: http://chng.it/qnVttKMhD7
Continue ReadingReading 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 ever. The Climate Emergency is happening now, and we do not intend to shy away from the challenge in Reading”. Alongside the main Transport Strategy […]
Continue ReadingAs I am sure you know we organised a ride on 23rd March in protest at Reading Borough Council’s inaction over the dangers faced by cyclists on the Vastern Road Roundabout. The background to this is the roundabout at the end of Reading Bridge has always been nerve wracking and hazardous for cyclists. Ever since […]
Continue ReadingIn response to a series of 25 accidents injuring cyclists at just ONE junction, Reading Cycle Campaign have decided the time has come to protest. Reading Borough Council have failed to take any action whatsoever since 2012 when we first alerted them to the trend in collisions. This follows on from the design of the […]
Continue ReadingOctober saw an unlooked for improvement to Reading’s cycle network, or at least the route along Watlington Street heading south-east from the town centre (Routes R2 & R20). Watlington Street is a key artery for cyclists heading to the University, hospital and numerous schools in the area, as well as those venturing to Earley and […]
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In June Transport Minister Jesse Norman announced additional training for driving instructors to “ensure cyclists’ safety is at the forefront of their minds when they teach new drivers”. The Department for Transport plans to spend £500,000 for a pilot scheme to improve driving instructors’ cycle safety awareness. Mr Norman acknowledged the benefits of cycling when […]
Continue ReadingSouthcote has a new 20 mile an hour speed limit, and various measures to reduce traffic issues, and make it marginally more pleasant for cyclists. This is a success for the cycle campaign, as it was ALL OUR IDEA! I kid you not. Way back a bunch of us turned out to ride around the […]
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