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Passenger numbers up at Reading’s railway stations
- Official figures show substantial increase in use of Reading's central and community train stations
- The Council has been working with rail partners to improve facilities at Reading stations to encourage greater use of public transport
Process to rectify errors in Traffic Regulation Orders due to start
- Statutory consultations will take place over the coming weeks to correct nine erroneous Traffic Regulation Orders
- Reimbursement process still in place for motorists who believe they paid incorrectly issued Penalty Charge Notices
New pedestrian and cycle bridge to be installed on A33 Relief Road
- Reading’s new pedestrian and cycle bridge will be lifted into place this weekend as part of the South Reading Bus Rapid Transit scheme
- Overnight closures of A33 Relief Road on Saturday 23 & 30 November
- New bridge will allow extension to bus lane without taking space away from general traffic
Second new Oxford Road bus lane due to open
- A second new stretch of bus lane is due to open on Oxford Road following resurfacing work this week
- Bus priority schemes are part of the Council’s drive to tackle congestion and poor air quality by making public transport even more attractive
Free cycle maintenance sessions to be held throughout Reading in October
- Dr Bike events planned in five local community areas to complement monthly town centre sessions
- Local sessions to run weekdays at 3.30-5.30pm so children and families can attend after school
- Free bike check-ups part of Council’s aim to encourage active travel in the borough
Council apologises to motorists and urges them to claim refunds for incorrectly issued parking penalties
- A parking investigation has revealed errors with a small number of Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO) in the borough
- The Council sincerely apologises for the errors and encourages drivers to claim reimbursement if they believe they received and paid a penalty charge notice relating to these specific areas
- Fresh consultation is due to take place to ensure enforceable TROs are in place in these areas
New pedestrian crossing ready for start of academic year
- Council worked with University of Reading and St Joseph’s College to secure funding for new crossing on Upper Redlands Road
- New crossing will provide safer walking environment for students, pupils and local residents
Reading All-Bus ticket continues to offer excellent value travel
- Around 2.7m Reading All-Bus tickets sold since scheme’s introduction
- Passengers saved millions of pounds in total thanks to specially discounted fares
- New fares will continue to offer great value all-day travel around greater Reading
Introductory offer to mark relaunch of Winnersh Park & Ride
- £1 return fares into town, including parking, for a limited period
- Winnersh Park & Ride 500 service relaunched alongside opening of the new London Road bus lane
Work due to start on new east Reading bus lane
- New inbound bus lane will lead to faster and more reliable bus services into town and is opening alongside the expanded Winnersh Park and Ride service
- Scheme part of a wider package of measures to encourage greater use of public transport
- Nighttime road closures will be in place on London Road while works are carried out w/c 12 August
Passengers Get Glimpse of Future Bus Travel in Reading
- Demonstration model of new electric buses has been running in the town for two weeks
- Twenty-four zero emission double-deck buses will be coming to Reading next year
Two new School Street schemes launched in Reading
- New School Streets are now operating in Exbourne Road and Great Knollys Street
- Schemes help create a healthier, safer environment and encourage active travel to school