GRAHAM installs footbridge on South Reading scheme
Construction and development company GRAHAM has achieved a significant milestone in the delivery of the South Reading Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Scheme for Reading Borough Council. The successful installation of a 47.5-metre footbridge marks a major step forward in the project. The footbridge was manoeuvred into place on Sunday 1 December, using two cranes (300 […]
Bus passenger journeys up 11% in Reading
Bus usage in Reading has grown by 11.4% to 19.5 million passenger journeys in the last year – significantly above the national average increase, according to newly published government figures. The borough has the third highest number of bus passenger journeys per head of population in England, outside of London, after Brighton and Nottingham. The […]
New pedestrian and cycle bridge to be installed on A33 Relief Road
Another key piece of infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists in Reading will be moved into position this week as part of a major milestone of the South Reading Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) scheme. A new 53 tonne pedestrian and cycle bridge – 47 metres long and 5 metres wide – will be lifted into position […]
Reading’s carbon emissions continue to fall
Reading’s carbon emissions have fallen by 54% since 2005 – the 12th largest reduction in the country, according to a new report. The Council’s own carbon footprint has also been cut by 72.7% since 2008/09 and it has reduced its use of fossil fuels by 57% over the same period. Major Council projects are under […]
Council apologises to motorists and urges them to claim refunds for incorrectly issued parking penalties
Reading Council is “sincerely apologising” and appealing to motorists who may have paid penalty charge notices which were incorrectly issued for parking contraventions in certain parts of Reading. The Council has discovered that the Traffic Regulation Order on sections of the East Reading Red Route and some parking restrictions in other locations are unenforceable. Drivers […]
New Oxford Road bus lane in Reading set to go live
Reading Council’s ongoing drive to help tackle poor air quality by offering quicker and more reliable bus routes continues this week when the second of a series of new bus lanes across the town goes live along the Oxford Road. The next phase of the Council’s major £26 million investment in local bus services to […]
Reading All-Bus ticket continues to offer excellent value travel
More than 2.5million Reading All-Bus tickets have been sold since the groundbreaking new scheme was introduced last year. The all day ticket, which can be used on services operated by several bus companies in the greater Reading area, has saved passengers more than £4 million in total over the last 18 months. The initial discounted […]
Work due to start on new east Reading bus lane
Work on a road layout to speed up bus journeys into town from east Reading is due to start on Monday 12 August. The introduction of a new inbound bus lane along London Road will lead to even faster and more reliable journeys for people travelling towards town by bus. The scheme will open alongside […]
Passengers get glimpse of future bus travel in Reading
Bus passengers in Reading have been enjoying a taste of the future while an electric double deck vehicle has been running on routes around town for two weeks. Reading Buses has ordered 24 zero emission electric double deck buses from manufacturer Alexander Dennis after securing £4.7 million Government funding in a joint bid with the […]
Two new School Street schemes launched in Reading
Two new School Streets which create a healthier and safer environment for pupils around schools have launched in Reading this week. Civitas Academy has started a scheme which restricts traffic access outside the school in Great Knollys Street in central Reading. And Geoffrey Field Infant School, Geoffrey Field Junior School and Christ the King Roman […]
