13 September 2026
RBC's Traffic Management Sub-Committee considers traffic measure requests from Councillors. Typically, these are for junction improvements, new pedestrian crossings and traffic calming schemes. CADRA extracts and publishes the measures relating to the wards in our area. The information is as provided by Reading Borough Council.
The sub-committee reviews new and existing requests, and assigns a priority number for some measures, the requests go on the Principal List and the Priority List.
Of the measures approved at the committee's September 2026 meeting these are the ones that relate to north Reading.
Traffic Measures Principal List for North Reading
13 September 2026
A4074 Emergency Road Works - Chazey Heath
The ongoing road works due to problems with the ageing gas mains pipe are causing significant traffic issues on the surrounding roads and particularly on Tokers Green Rd. The work will last around 13 weeks, with temporary traffic lights, a 20mph limit, and there are no plans for a full A4074 closure. The Pack Saddle remains open from the southern entrance. We are grateful to local councillors who have posted the most up to date details . Also see SGN’s Roadworks in Your Area.
21 November 2025
RBC's Traffic Management Sub-Committee considers traffic measure requests from Councillors. Typically, these are for junction improvements, new pedestrian crossings and traffic calming schemes. CADRA extracts and publishes the measures relating to the wards in our area. The information is as provided by Reading Borough Council.
For the sub-committee's November 2025 meeting there are no new requests, but there are several North Reading measures which are being proposed for removal from the list.
Traffic Measures Retained List for North Reading
Traffic Management Sub-Commit Agenda for its November 2025 meeting.
7 October 2024
There have been improvements and changes to the bus services running through our area this year and it might be useful to remind you about them.
Reading Buses services through Emmer Green have changed with the Berry 25/25a becoming half-hourly to Sonning Common.
The Henley-Reading bus service is now operated by Reading Buses, their Acqua 28 route.
Reading Buses now have two school routes connecting our area to the schools around the Royal Berkshire Hospital Route 80 and to Bulmershe Route 81.
Thames Travel's River Rapids X40 service runs between Reading and Oxford via Caversham Heights. The half-hourly service operates 6 days a week and hourly on Sunday, following the same route as Reading Buses 22 from the St Peters Avenue stop on the Woodcote Road.
On Sundays, extra journeys between Reading and Caversham operate as service 40C. These journeys operate via St Peter’s Hill and serve Highmoor Road Church 6 minutes before the time shown for Caversham Library.
Red Rose Travel an independent company runs services between Reading and Watlington, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Their Route 122 goes via the Peppard Road and Sonning Common, and Route 123 goes via Kidmore End, Gallowstree Common, Checkendon and Stoke Row.
12 December 2023
Red Rose Travel have recently started services between Reading and Watlington, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The 122 goes via the Peppard Road and Sonning Common. The 123 goes via Kidmore End, Gallowstree Common, Checkendon and Stoke Row.
On Sundays, the River Rapids X40 service makes extra journeys between Reading and Caversham Heights as the 40C. These operate via St Peter’s Hill and serve Highmoor Road Church.
CADRA follows proposed traffic and transport changes, through: formal consultations, the local press and via links with other organisations. When appropriate, we attend, question and present to Reading Borough Council's Traffic Management Sub-Committee.
Reading Borough Council's Transport Strategy 2040 was adopted in June 2024, following a public Consultation in 2023, that CADRA responded to. The strategy recognises the challenges facing Caversham, Emmer Green and other areas north of the Thames, highlighting:
High levels of through‑traffic using Reading as a shortcut that adds to congestion and pollution north of the river.
Walking, cycling and bus routes improvements to support short local trips within Caversham and Emmer Green and making sustainable travel into the town centre more reliable.
Park & Ride remains part of Reading’s wider network, but no sites are proposed north of the Thames. Earlier ideas for a northern Park & Ride have not been carried forward.
Third Thames bridge, which it has very little to say about. Focusing instead on demand‑management and sustainable travel improvements.
Reading live travel information: Travel Reading Live
Street and highway defects can be reported to RBC Highways Dept: Road problems section
Reading Borough Council Traffic Management Sub-Committee
GOV.UK Driving and Transport: The Highway Code Online
Network Rail Great Western Mainline developments: Network Rail
Local roadworks; when and where they are planned and who is responsible: Local Roadworks You can search national roadworks from this link, as well.
The Council has published its Reading Bus Service Improvement Plan. Its overall vision is to deliver a comprehensive bus network in Reading, which means travel by bus is the natural choice for both residents and visitors. We have yet to study it in detail, but the Council's intention to work with neighbouring authorities and bus companies is very welcome.
Owned by Reading Borough Council, their services are primarily Reading, but with routes to Wokingham, Bracknell and Newbury. The timetables and route maps are at: Reading Buses.
The services for our area are the Pink 22 (Caversham Heights) and Berry Route 23 - Route 24 both Emmer Green and Route 25 (Emmer Green to Sonning Common/Peppard).
The Henley-Reading bus service is also operated by Reading Buses, the Acqua 28 route.
The are two school routes connecting our area to the schools around the Royal Berkshire Hospital are the Route 80 and Route 81.
Reading Buses have a good smartphone app providing live bus route times at : Apple Store Google Play
Thames Travel's River Rapids X40 service runs between Reading and Oxford via Caversham Heights. The half-hourly service operates 6 days a week and hourly on Sunday, following the same route as Reading Buses 22 from the St Peters Avenue stop on the Woodcote Road.
On Sundays, extra journeys between Reading and Caversham operate as service 40C. These journeys operate via St Peter’s Hill and serve Highmoor Road Church 6 minutes before the time shown for Caversham Library.
Red Rose Travel run services between Reading and Watlington, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The 122 goes via the Peppard Road and Sonning Common. The 123 goes via Kidmore End, Gallowstree Common, Checkendon and Stoke Row.
ReadiBus is the dial-a-ride bus service for people with restricted mobility
in and around Reading. Readibus say: "there are always people who can’t cope with mainstream bus services and it is those people we seek to serve. It doesn’t matter what the mobility restriction is – if it prevents you from using public transport or if you simply need too much help doing so then ReadiBus is for you". You need to register in order to use the service at: ReadiBus
Arriva run a service from Reading to High Wycombe which travels through the centre of Caversham and along the Henley Road - the 800. Details of the cost and timetables can be found on their website at: High Wycombe - Reading
Free service from Reading Station into the Thames Valley Park (Microsoft, Oracle, BG Group)
Although this travel website is not regularly updated and not all links work, some information may still be useful, here is the link - Travel Reading Live
CADRA often receive concerns about parking, driving and cycling on pavements. Based on those concerns and our understanding of the law, we have prepared this document which may help our members, where they have such problems. Parking, Driving & Cycling on Pavements
CADRA believes that safe cycle routes are key to encouraging more people to cycle AND discouraging cycling on pavements. We would like to see more ambitious and far reaching targets on the provision of more and safer cycle routes.
Reading Borough Council also encourages safe cycling in the town and has information and maps about local and national cycling routes. It supported ReadyBike, which provided a short period bike hire service, until the company running the service couldn't continue and another suitable operator couldn't be found. The bikes were donated to hotels and small businesses. The council hope the scheme can be revived.
In 2013 CADRA reviewed and welcomed the production of the draft Reading Cycling Strategy, including measures to provide cycle training and develop skills. Follow this link to read our Comments Document in full.
Reading Cycle Campaign is a voluntary organisation that campaigns for better facilities for cyclists in Reading and surrounding areas.
In November 2013, CADRA held a joint meeting with the Caversham Traders Association to open discussion on what might be done in Caversham to make roads more ‘friendly’ to non-motorists. From there, the ‘Sharing our Streets’ project has progressed, engaging local people and Reading Borough Council in how a proper strategy could be achieved, which uses more up to date methods to allow traffic to flow through smoothly and pedestrians to move around more freely. Work continues in preparation for funds becoming available from development in Caversham centre.
Read more at: Sharing Our Streets
