I spoke to Ayo Sokale, who is a Labour and Co-operative Councillor for Caversham and Deputy Mayor. She had attended a cycle training course for Councillors, which was run by Avanti Cycling (avanticycling.co.uk) on the Saturday of storm Dudley, and I asked how she found the experience. She told me that she found the session […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 of what is proposed in terms of cycling routes are provided within the appendices. Appendix C gives an overall cycling network plan and Appendix G […]
Continue ReadingIssues 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 be provided to help slow traffic and give priority to pedestrians and cyclists. Route 5 through central Caversham needs improving near the precinct, providing dropped […]
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Oxford Road is due a redesign! As many of you know, Oxford Road is a major route for cyclists into and out of the town. It is certainly not ideal: you share a relatively narrow road with cars that are either stationary due to the traffic, or go too fast for it to be pleasant, […]
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A Caversham walkabout meeting was held with Adele Barnett-Ward, who is a prospective Labour candidate for the Caversham Ward, accompanied by three cycle campaigners. Adele rides a bike slowly (she says) and therefore is keen to make cycling safer and feel safer. We spent nearly two hours looking at Caversham’s streets and discussing various issues. […]
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