Measures currently on the RBC Sub Committee Principal List that have been proposed for removal.

CAVERSHAM

BRIDGE STREET

Pedestrian Crossing

Junction of Bridge Street, Church Street and Church Road

DETAILS

Petition received at November 2017 TMSC for the installation of controlled pedestrian crossing facilities at this junction.

OFFICER COMMENTS

• Comment: The petition update report at Jan 2018 TMSC noted the challenges in implementing this facility within the traffic signal controlled junction and the need for traffic impact modelling, which will require external expertise.

• Casualty Data: 4 slight incidents reported in the area in the latest 3 year period (up to August 2021). None involving pedestrians.

• Anticipated Costs: A detailed investigation would be required before costs can be estimated as it would depend on what features can be

installed.

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CAVERSHAM

HEMDEAN ROAD

20mph

Adjacent to, and on approaches to Hemdean House School

DETAILS

Request follows receipt of a petition and the resultant petition response at TMSC January 2024, for speed calming measures outside the school.

OFFICER COMMENTS

• Comment: A section of appropriately traffic calmed 20mph is considered appropriate. The reporting referred to the wider 'Lower Caversham' 20mph zone, for which the concept area would cover this location, however, it was considered appropriate for this request to have its own entry.

• Casualty Data:  No accidents reported in this area during the latest 3 year period (up to 29th May 2023).

• Anticipated Costs: A detailed investigation would need to take place before costs can be estimated, but a very high-level cost estimate is

£40k.

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CAVERSHAM

PEPPARD ROAD

Banned Vehicle Movement

Junction with Derby Road

DETAILS

Councillor has reported resident concerns about the volume of traffic entering Derby Road (a private Road), particularly around school drop-off/pick-up times, then conducting turns in the road to then leave.

They feel that a 'no-left-turn' restriction on Peppard Road, with appropriate exemptions for residents, would reduce these occurrences.

OFFICER COMMENTS

• Comment: This entry was agreed for retention by TMSC (Sept 2019). Such restrictions require a Traffic Regulation Order to have been formally, publicly, consulted and implemented. The allowable exemption sign would state 'Except authorised vehicles', with no reference to residents being permissible. The authorised vehicles would be defined in the TRO (e.g. vehicles belonging to residents and their visitors). The sign(s) would require illuminating.

The restriction would typically be used to benefit traffic flow on the main road, which it would not likely achieve in this application.

Enforcement of this restriction is likely to be the primary deterrent. It is expected that Civil Enforcement powers will be provided to local authorities from summer 2022, until which time only the Police can enforce the restriction. Camera enforcement will be very costly, however.

• Casualty Data: No incidents recorded in the latest 3 year period of data (up to August 2021).

• Anticipated Costs: A high level estimate would be £15,000 for the

restriction, assuming 2 illuminated signs but not for enforcement.

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CAVERSHAM HEIGHTS

CONISBORO AVENUE

Speed calming

Entire Length

DETAILS

Requested by Ward Councillor and follows a wide area survey of over 180 responses, undertaken by MP.

12 people raised Conisboro Avenue as their greatest area road safety concern with 10 supporting 20mph. It is a designated  local cycling route on LCWIP.

OFFICER COMMENTS

• Comment: 20mph will require a robust set of physical features for compliance (making the restriction 'self-enforcing'). This comes with compromises, such as potential increases in road noise. This request also needs to be considered in the context of other requests in the area and  adjacent streets/links should also be considered, which will significantly increase the area and resultant scheme costs. Speed calming and 20mph may create a beneficial reduction in the reported rat-running and overall traffic volumes.

• Casualty Data:  No incidents involving casualties recorded in the latest 3 year period of data (up to end of September 2022).

• Anticipated Costs: A high-level estimate for delivering the core elements of a 20mph zone on Conisboro Avenue (TRO, signing, lining

and an assumption of speed humps or cushions) is £130k.

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CAVERSHAM HEIGHTS

TOKERS GREEN LANE

20mph zone

Entire Road

DETAILS

A request for a 20mph zone on this road, which would be a jointly managed scheme between Reading Borough Council and South Oxfordshire District Council.

OFFICER COMMENTS

• Comment: It would be beneficial to conduct surveys to assess vehicle speeds and appropriate measures. Speed calming devices could increase noise complaints and will be costly. Feasibility risks around drainage and risks of ponding around any physical traffic calming features. Would require support, funding and a joined-up approach with Oxfordshire County Council, as the road spans local authority boundaries.

• Casualty Data: No incidents in the latest 3 year period (up to August 2021, within the Borough of Reading).

• Anticipated Costs: A very high level estimate would be around

£20,000, based on a contribution to Reading's section only.

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CAVERSHAM HEIGHTS

UPPER WOODCOTE ROAD

(AND WOODCOTE ROAD)

Pedestrian Crossing

General

DETAILS

A number of requests have been made for improvements to pedestrian crossings (and increased numbers) along the street.

OFFICER COMMENTS

• Comment: A crossing has been installed close to its junction with Knowle Close, however, there would be benefit in considering some of the other areas that attract a higher footfall and providing appropriate facilities to assist pedestrians, expanding to Woodcote Road also. Facilities could range from informal, to controlled crossings (e.g. zebra crossings)

• Casualty Data: 1 serious and 1 slight incidents reported in the latest 3 year period (up to August 2021). Of these, the serious incident listed speeding as a likely causation factor (close to Shepherd's lane).

• Anticipated Costs: A detailed investigation would be required before costs can be estimated as it would depend on what features are

installed

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EMMER GREEN

CAVERSHAM PARK ROAD

Zebra Crossing

In place of the uncontrolled crossing between Littlestead Close and the bus stop opposite.

DETAILS

Resident concern about difficulties in crossing the road, particularly for the elderly and for parents with young children. Resident would like a controlled crossing to be installed at this location to improve pedestrian safety.

OFFICER COMMENTS

• Comment: Officers have measured the visibility from the crossing, which meets design guidelines. The implementation of a controlled crossing will require movement of the bus stop and hard-standing on the verge and a re-profiling of the footway on the western side.

• Casualty Data: No incidents recorded in the latest 3 year period of data (up to August 2021).

• Anticipated Costs: A high level estimate would be £80,000.

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EMMER GREEN

COURTENAY DRIVE

20mph zone

Entire road

DETAILS

Request from MP to install a 20mph speed limit in Courtenay Drive.

OFFICER COMMENTS

• Comment: Being a potential through-road, with other roads meeting it along its length, officers recommend that nearby roads be included in this scheme, in order to create an area wide 20 zone.

• Casualty Data:  No accidents reported in this area during the latest 3 year period (up to 30th April 2023).

• Anticipated Costs: A detailed investigation would need to take place before costs can be estimated, and consideration of the appropriate

area to cover.

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EMMER GREEN

KNIGHTS WAY

Speed Calming

Entire Length

DETAILS

Request via MP for speed calming

OFFICER COMMENTS

• Comment: Speed surveys should be carried out to assess vehicle speeds. Officers recommend a 20mph scheme with the addition of signs and road markings, as well as traffic calming features such as road humps.

• Casualty Data: No injury related accidents reported in the latest 3 year period (August 2021).

• Anticipated Costs: A very high level estimate would be around

£40,000 for a 20mph scheme with features.

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EMMER GREEN

LOWFIELD ROAD

Pedestrian crossing and 20mph zone

Near the junction with Farnham Drive

DETAILS

Residents have raised concerns about speeding in this area, and have noted that there are now more children crossing the road since the new housing was built on 37- 91 Lowfield Road. There have been requests to reduce the speed limit and install a pedestrian crossing.

OFFICER COMMENTS

• Comment: It would be beneficial to conduct surveys to assess vehicle speeds and appropriate measures. Speed calming devices could increase noise complaints and will be costly. The area will need to be reviewed to determine the best location for a crossing (considering visibility and desire lines) and the area to be covered by the lower speed limit and traffic calming. A suggestion could be between Galsworthy Drive and Earlsfield Close to cover the bends in the road and the requested crossing location.

• Casualty Data: No accidents reported in this area in the latest 3 year period (up to August 2021).

• Anticipated Costs: A high level estimate would be around £65,000 for the crossing and minimum of £40,000 for a 20mph zone in a small area

with calming.

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EMMER GREEN

PEPPARD ROAD

Pedestrian crossings

Between Wetherby Close and Caversham Park Road, linking footpaths to/from Clayfield Copse

DETAILS

Requested via MP. Request for controlled pedestrian crossing facility to support walking to/from Clayfield Copse using the footpath network in the area.

OFFICER COMMENTS

• Comment: A detailed investigation would need to be carried out to assess whether or not a crossing can be installed at this location. There is a bus stop near Wetherby Close which may need to be relocated, if it will effect the visibility of the crossing.

• Casualty Data:  No incidents involving casualties recorded in the latest 3 year period of data (up to end of September 2022).

• Anticipated Costs: It is estimated that a basic zebra crossing installation would cost around £80k, provided that there are no significant engineering challenges (e.g. level/gradient issues, close

proximity to suitable electrical supply).

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MULTIPLE CAVERSHAM HEIGHTS / EMMER GREEN

ST BARNABAS ROAD

20mph

Extension of existing scheme, northbound, to Surley Row.

DETAILS

Request received for an extension of the existing 20mph zone in a northbound direction to the junction with Surley Row, including a request for speed calming measures along this section.

OFFICER COMMENTS

• Comment: There have been complaints about safety, stating that vehicles get dangerously close to pedestrians especially at school drop off times. It would be beneficial to conduct surveys to assess vehicle speeds and appropriate measures.

• Casualty Data: There have been no recorded incidents in the latest 3 year period (up to August 2021).

• Anticipated Costs: A high level estimate would be around £35,000 to

extend the exiting 20 zone along St Barnabas Rd only (not side streets).

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MULTIPLE: CAVERSHAM / THAMES

VARIOUS

20mph

Lower Caversham

DETAILS

A report to Sept 2016 TMSC proposed a 20mph zone that could cover the Lower Caversham and Amersham Road estate areas. This report was the result of a number of petitions and requests for 20mph in these areas. It was agreed that there would need to be further consultation with Councillors and CADRA, but noted that there was currently no funding for the scheme.

At the request of Caversham Ward Councillors, this amendment for November 2022 separates out the Amersham Road area from the remainder of the proposal. In March 2024, it was agreed to separately capture the request for 20mph and speed calming on Hemdean Road, outside Hemdean House School.

Amendments for Nov 2024: Petition at TMSC June 2024 to extend zone to include St Peters Road. Further Ward Councillor correspondence highlighting incidents at the bend on approach to Darell Road, so desire to include this Woodcote Road approach in the desirable area.

OFFICER COMMENTS

• Comment: This scheme is awaiting funding to enable it to be fully investigated (e.g. conducting speed surveys) and to progress to detailed design and implementation. The outline area in the original report (as amended) is very large, but this could be split into prioritised phases and it has been requested to separate the Amersham Road area from this wider area for reporting. June 2024 petition report noted some of the feasibility challenges for implementing traffic calming features on St Peters Hill, due to the bends and gradient.

• Casualty Data: This will be investigated, alongside surveys, as the scope of the scheme is developed.

• Anticipated Costs:  A detailed investigation would be required before costs can be estimated as it would depend on the extent of the scheme.

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MULTIPLE: CAVERSHAM HEIGHTS / CAVERSHAM

OAKLEY ROAD

Pedestrian Crossing

Close to junction with Hemdean/Rotherfield

DETAILS

Concerns have been raised to Ward Councillor and  officers about the number of pedestrians that cross on the Rotherfield Way and Oakley Road sides of this roundabout and controlled facilities have been requested.

OFFICER COMMENTS

• Comment: For safety, controlled crossings require good (and specified) advance visibility and to be away from junctions. Either side will be challenging, as there are dropped kerbs for driveway accesses, junctions nearby and bus stops that would need to be relocated. While detailed investigation would be required, it may be the case that a controlled crossing is not achievable near to the desire lines but that some other enhancements/informal features may help.

• Casualty Data: No incidents recorded in the latest 3 year period of data (up to August 2021).

• Anticipated Costs: A high level estimate for a 'standard' zebra crossing at this location would be £80,000, factoring in the strong likelihood that kerbing works, parking restrictions and bus stop/infrastructure

movement would be required.

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THAMES

VASTERN ROAD

Cycle Access

Right turn into Trooper Potts Way

DETAILS

TRO amendment to enable right-turn from Vastern Road bus lane into Trooper Potts Way

OFFICER COMMENTS

• Comment: This has arisen from the Cycle Forum. This would necessitate TRO alteration (consultation), signing changes and very likely require some traffic signal detection alterations to ensure that bicycles would be detected at the junction.

• Casualty Data: N/A - this request relates to increased access.

• Anticipated Costs: A high level estimate would be around £10,000.

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