Chairman’s Letter, September 2019
Dear RCC members, I have been coerced into doing a challenging bike ride in September, so in preparation I have to do the time honoured thing, and get some miles […]
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How To Design Cycle Lanes Correctly
It is not possible to argue in favour of safe, segregated cycle lanes without detailing how they should be installed correctly. Because only when lanes are installed correctly will they […]
Continue ReadingGetting Reading on Two Wheels
I open with a confession: I am not a cyclist, or at least I don’t think I am. In Dutch terms I am definitely a fietster, not a wielrenner. I […]
Continue ReadingCow Lane Underpass Refurbished
The Cow Lane underpass was reopened in February to much fanfare [news.reading.gov.uk/cow-lane-two-way-19/]. The project took a bit longer to complete, but car-users rejoice. It is a new beginning. The Council’s […]
Continue ReadingTraffic Calming Measures For Oxford Road
We don’t know what the official results are of the Cow Lane Bridge widening on traffic volumes yet, but we do know it has sped up the traffic on Richfield […]
Continue ReadingCycling Facilities in Woodley 2008-2019
In 2008 Woodley Town Council sponsored the Woodley Community Partnership, which asked me to produce a report on better cycling facilities for the town. The report was well received by […]
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 ReadingLess Conversation, More Action
One cheer for the Government’s Cycle Safety Proposals? Last Summer, the Government held a consultation on safety for people who cycle and walk. This was part of the launch of […]
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