Views requested on major cycle route in Reading
Council has chosen a route and wants to hear from road-users
RESIDENTS and all road users are being invited to give their views on the creation of a fully segregated new cycle route on Shinfield Road, alongside improved crossings for pedestrians.
It follows an initial engagement exercise in the summer which attracted almost 1,000 responses and showed Shinfield Road as the preferred option out of four schemes put forward by Reading Borough Council.
The proposed new cycle route along Shinfield Road – between Christchurch Green and Shinfield Rise - would link south Reading and the Royal Berkshire Hospital, the University of Reading, local centres and Reading Town Centre.
Formal consultation runs to 6 December. For information and to respond to the consultation go to www.reading.gov.uk/activetravel
The public can view the proposals in person and talk to members of the project team at an exhibition which takes place at the University of Reading’s Sports Park Pavilion on Tuesday 16 November, between 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm.
Councillor Tony Page, Reading Borough Council’s Lead Councillor for Strategic Environment, Planning and Transport, said:
“The proposed two-way cycle lane will link to key centres of employment in Reading, such as the Royal Berkshire Hospital, The University and, of course, the Town Centre itself.
“It has never been more important to create realistic alternatives to the private car, both in terms of tackling congestion for road users and air quality for the residents and local communities who live on key routes.
“I would urge residents, road users, local businesses and organisations, to make time to look at the proposals online and comment or visit the drop-in exhibition and ask any questions of the team before feeding back their thoughts.”