Fifth phase of South Reading Bus Rapid Transit Scheme opens
Work to further improve public transport links between south Reading and the town centre on the A33 relief road has been completed. The fifth phase of the £10m South Reading Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) scheme has extended bus lanes, added new bus stops and provided a new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Kennet. […]
Reading: Borough-wide digital visitor parking permits going live
A new digital visitor parking permit scheme will be rolled out across Reading next week. The new system is more convenient and easier to manage for residents and will replace the need for visitor scratchcards. The expansion of the scheme follows a successful 15-month trial in Caversham which showed many of the visitor parking hours […]
Fifth phase of South Reading Bus Rapid Transit scheme opens
Work to further improve public transport links between south Reading and the town centre on the A33 relief road has been completed. The fifth phase of the South Reading Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) scheme has extended bus lanes, added new bus stops and provided a new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Kennet. Members […]
Carbon emissions in Reading fall by 57 per cent
Carbon emissions in Reading have fallen by 57 per cent in 18 years, according to newly published government figures. Reading has consistently been in the top five per cent of local authorities for emission reductions and is currently ranked 12th in the UK. The Council is continuing to progress with major projects to reduce its […]
Repair work on Reading’s Orbit Footbridge to begin on Monday
Work to repair and refurbish the Orbit Footbridge in Reading will begin on Monday 7 July. The footbridge, located behind Queens Road car park, has been temporarily closed since December for safety reasons. It is scheduled to reopen again in late October after 16 weeks of essential maintenance. Built around 1990 and mainly consisting of […]
Podcast: Revolution on the road: Game-changing machine debuts at LCRIG Innovation Festival, plus expert insights on funding, safety and smarter data
A truly groundbreaking road maintenance machine makes its debut on today’s Highways Voices, while we get advice on innovation and funding from a leading local authority and hear a call to action on a new way of managing data. We’re at the Innovation Festival in Warwickshire, which is an event for industry leaders and professionals […]
Another 15 sections of Reading’s main roads to be resurfaced
A further 15 sections of major roads are to be resurfaced in Reading over the next six weeks as the town’s biggest ever road resurfacing programme continues. The programme will begin today on Northumberland Avenue, and conclude on Berkeley Avenue on Saturday 5 July with 13 other road sections resurfaced in between. This will take […]
Eight extra electric buses heading for Reading
Government funding of £1.3m announced for eight more zero-emission buses to run on Reading – Calcot route Funding on top of £4.7m already secured for fleet of 24 electric buses on routes 17 and 21 Investment supports Council’s aims of encouraging public transport use, reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality Another eight electric buses […]
Views invited on introduction of emission-based parking charges in Reading
A consultation is under way into the introduction of emission-based parking charges in Reading. The Borough Council is proposing a new pricing structure for on-street parking and resident parking permits where owners of higher polluting vehicles would pay more. The scheme is part of the Council’s drive to encourage use of low or zero emission […]
Reading to scrutinise active travel schemes and initiatives
Reading Borough Council’s delivery of cycling and walking projects will be scrutinised under proposals being considered next week. Under the plans, a cross-party task and finish group will be created to examine the Council’s active travel strategy. The group of councillors would be able to take evidence from external and internal stakeholders, identify examples of […]