Decision Maker: Executive Councillor for Active Travel, Transport and Highways - Adrian Betteridge

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 8, 2025

Purpose: The purpose of this report is to seek agreement to proceed with the delivery of the first element Reading Road Active Travel Scheme, which comprises new shared use paths, segregated cycle/footpaths, and toucan crossings around the Woosehill Roundabout. This was consulted on as part of one of the four phases of the Reading Road Active Travel Scheme in 2023 / 2024. The next steps are to undertake detailed design prior to then constructing the scheme on site.

Content: It is recommended that the Lead Member for Active Travel, Transport and Highways agrees that the scheme should proceed to detailed design and implementation.

Alternative options considered: N/A