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South Reading MRT

Work to start on next phase of South Reading Bus Rapid Transit scheme

  • Next phase will include new bus lanes and additional bus stops
  • A new pedestrian/cycle bridge to be built over the River Kennet
  • Work due to start on A33 Relief Road on 18 March
Cycle Lane

Free cycle riding and bike maintenance sessions for Reading residents

  • A new programme of adult cycle training and bike workshops launched
  • Dr Bike session and information stand in Broad Street on 14 March
Parked cars

Launch of digital visitor parking scheme trial

  • Permit holders in Lower Caversham will trial a new scratch card-free scheme
  • Upgraded system will allow visitor parking bookings in one-hour slots
Electric Vehicle 1

New plans for electric vehicle charging and improving air quality in Reading

  • Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy aims to support transition from fossil fuel
  • Air Quality Action Plan will tackle areas of pollution in the borough
School Street 2

Proposal for introduction of new School Street

  • Civitas Academy plans to create a School Street in Great Knollys Street
  • Council due to consider the introduction of the borough’s fifth School Street
Bus lane-3

Statutory consultation on use of outbound King’s Road bus lane

  • Plans to proceed with changes to vehicles allowed to use east Reading bus lane out for consultation
Reading Buses 17

Plans for six new bus lanes recommended for approval

  • New bus lane proposals to be considered at Council committee meeting
  • Schemes aim to make bus journeys even faster and more reliable
  • Council committed to improving environment and air quality for Reading residents
Car Exhaust 2

Have your say on plans to tackle air pollution in Reading

  • Consultation launched on Reading’s Air Quality Action Plan 2024-29
  • Reading’s air quality is improving but some areas are still above pollution targets
  • Measures in the plan to benefit people’s health, the environment and quality of life
South Reading MRT

New Sunday bus service for Green Park Village and Mereoak P&R

  • Council funds new Sunday 650 bus route to serve south Reading
  • Free to use throughout December
  • New route part of the Council’s £26m Bus Service Improvement Plan
No 17 Reading bus

Consultation on proposals to speed up bus journeys in Reading

  • Consultation launched on six proposed new bus lanes
  • Council’s £26m investment aims to make bus services even faster and more reliable
  • Residents can have their say at community drop-in sessions and online
Bus Lane 2-2

Consultation on potential changes to Kings Road outbound bus lane

  • Informal consultation runs until 30 November with resident views welcomed
RTS drop-in sessions

Residents invited to Reading Transport Strategy drop-in sessions

  • Five drop-in sessions being held across Reading to gather residents’ views
  • Talk to members of Reading’s Transport team about the Council’s vision for travel
  • Drop-ins part of the Reading Transport Strategy 2040 consultation