The coronavirus problems are continuing but traffic levels on many roads are back to normal. Cycling numbers still seem to be well above previous levels, encouraged by the reluctance to use public transport as well as the positive publicity about cycling. Active Travel Pop-up Cycle Schemes Around the country many local authorities have been implementing […]
Continue readingThe November 2020 RCC newsletter pdf is now downloadable from the Newsletters page, or you can click on each article to read them separately. In this issue we talk about: Let’s Start By Getting It Right RBC Autumn 2020 Report WoBC Autumn 2020 Report Other Autumn Campaign News Oxford Road Tilehurst Section Life On A […]
Continue readingSo, since the last Wokingham cycling update earlier in the year, I think it’s fair to say that everything and nothing has changed. This may sound like a negative statement to make but I’ll explain why I think it’s more of a cautiously positive one. The completion of Wokingham’s section of NCN 422 which is […]
Continue readingDuring the summer Lockdown the Government released an important policy statement. With news focused on other things it probably went unnoticed by most. The policy, released by the Department for Transport in July, is called ‘Gear Change: a bold vision for cycling and walking’ and can be found here: www.gov.uk/government/publications/cycling-and-walking-plan-for-england. The policy statement really is […]
Continue readingTarget for Cycle Journeys in 2036 In August we submitted our comments on Reading’s draft Local Transport Strategy to 2036. The draft strategy included the target to increase the number of people who regularly cycle from 5.1% now to 10% in 2036. The Green Party raised a petition calling for a more ambitious target for […]
Continue readingAs you probably know by now over the last few months RBC has received some funds to support active travel in the borough. The amount of funding received depends on the quality of the schemes proposed but with a certain amount indicated. In the first tranche RBC unfortunately didn’t get the full indicated amount approved. […]
Continue readingWhen we moved to Reading in 2018 one of the first things we bought was a cargo bike. Being a second–generation non-driver and life-long cyclist, I had been thinking of getting one ever since we had a child to put into it, but living on the 5th floor of a block of flats with no […]
Continue readingThe width of cycle lanes (on carriageways) is often a matter of criticism and debate. We probably all agree that the wider a cycle lane the better, and that 1.5m to 2.0m (5ft to 6ft 6in) is preferable. The problem occurs when there is not enough width for a 1.5m cycle lane and a standard […]
Continue readingThe 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 cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders. From a cyclist’s point of view the main changes include: The introduction of the ‘Hierarchy of Users’ or ‘Hierarchy of […]
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 […]
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