RBC Summer Report 2019
The last Traffic Management Sub-Committee (TMSC) took place on 7th March and the Cycle Forum meeting took place on 19th March. At the Forum many issues were raised including: Town […]
Continue ReadingWoBC Summer Report 2019
Wokingham Borough Council (WoBC) recently consulted on the next ‘Greenway’ it is proposing to build. Greenways are traffic-free walking/cycling routes, typically using existing paths and bridleways, and will be shared-use […]
Continue ReadingBerkshire Driving Instructors
A while back I trained as a safe urban driving instructor. It is part of a goods vehicle driver’s licence that they undergo annual training, there are lots of modules […]
Continue ReadingChairman’s Letter, June 2019
Dear RCC members As a cycle campaigner I often feel a little isolated. We are a small committee and even though we have lots of members, it is hard to […]
Continue ReadingCycling in Caversham Issues
Issues raised on walkabout by RCC 13 January 2018 20mph limit in central Caversham or all of Caversham is requested. Raised crossings and entry treatments both with contrasting surfacing should […]
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What’s all the fuss about with Vastern Road Roundabout?
Why Protest About Vastern Road? The Protest Ride on Saturday is, of course, to call attention to the dangerous situation of Vastern Road roundabout. Whilst it is objectively one of […]
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Conversation of a worried boy to his mum about his daddy
“Mummy, why did Daddy look so worried when he come from work today?” “He had another nasty time on that roundabout again. You know, the one we say is dangerous […]
Continue ReadingMarch 2019 Newsletter
The March 2019 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: […]
Continue ReadingVastern Road Roundabout Improvements
Some suggested improvements by RCC after the spiral markings and improved stop lines have been added. The Vastern Road arm is the most dangerous location but also the most difficult […]
Continue Reading£5m Bid for Cycling from MRT Funds
As the East Reading Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) has been cancelled, can some of the residual funds be reallocated for much needed cycling schemes? We understand that £19m was available […]
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