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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Council welcomes decision to scrap closure of rail ticket offices

  • Council welcomes announcement that ticket office closure plan is halted
  • Reading Borough Council had formally objected to the proposals earlier this year
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Launch of New Boroughwide Digital Parking Scheme

  • New digital residents’ parking scheme launches on 1 November 2023
  • Easier and quicker to apply for, and renew, parking permits
  • Existing physical residents’ parking permits will continue to be used until their expiry date.
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'Tap on Tap off' buses around greater Reading for convenient and cheaper journeys

  • Tap payment card or device to register getting on and off any bus in greater Reading from 1 November
  • Cheapest on the day adult ticket will be charged
  • Introductory multi-trip adult ticket price of £3 a day 
The Mayor unveils a plaque marking 100 years of Reading Bridge along with fellow councillors

Reading Bridge Celebrates Centenary

  • Reading Bridge first opened exactly 100 years ago on 3 October 1923
  • Occasion marked with plaque unveiling and classic cars crossing bridge
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Views sought on Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy

  • A new draft Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, or EVCI, Strategy aims to provide more charging opportunities for residents
  • The right infrastructure could lead to more residents swopping to cleaner electric vehicles
  • New strategy will be a vital strand in creating a healthier Reading for everyone