Vastern Road – Reading Cycle Campaign

RBC Winter 2024/25 Report

26 November 20246 December 2024AliceLeave a Comment

Although there is strong support for cycling at Reading Borough Council, the lack of funding for schemes remains an issue. Most funding is through Government grants which are linked to […]

In Conversation with Ayo Sokale

14 March 2022AliceLeave a Comment

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 […]

Christchurch Bridge To Get Hairpin Bends?

29 March 2020Alice1 Comment

Berkeley Homes has now submitted its planning application for blocks of flats on Vastern Road. Importantly for cyclists this development includes for a new link from the cycle/pedestrian bridge over […]

Christchurch Bridge Access

4 December 2019AliceLeave a Comment

The cycle and pedestrian bridge over the Thames near Reading Station, or Christchurch Bridge to give it its official title, was opened in 2015. Although our plea for it to […]

Vastern Road Roundabout Improvements

6 March 2019Keith3 Comments

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 […]