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 specific major schemes, meaning that there is little if any funding available for smaller schemes. The new Government has announced additional funding for Active Travel […]
Continue ReadingI 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 ReadingBerkeley 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 the Thames to Vastern Road and the town centre. This is a once-only opportunity to make a good quality cycle link from north Reading to […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 be segregated was ignored, the bridge has undoubtedly been a welcome addition to Reading’s transport infrastructure. The Council’s longer-term strategy for the bridge was to […]
Continue ReadingSome 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 to deal with directly. Napier Road Widen and raise the cycle and pedestrian crossing, to slow traffic and give cyclists and pedestrians a better chance […]
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