Spoken versionCycle Lanes and Routes
Cycle routes are principally indicated by signs and markings. They may be either on the carriageway or footways, either shared with or segregated from pedestrians, or specially designated cycle paths.
Toucan Crossings
These are special traffic signals, similar to pelican crossings. They have a red man and green man to show when it is safe to cross, but they also have an extra signal, a green cycle. This means that cyclists need not dismount, but can cross over at the same time as pedestrians.
Advanced Cycle Stop Lines
Within ordinary traffic signal junctions, there are two sets of stop lines on each approach. The one further from the signals is for general traffic, and the one nearer to the signals is for cyclists. This is to give space for cyclists wishing to turn right to safely change from the nearside to the offside.
Contra-Flow Cycle Lanes
When a one way street is introduced this gives little inconvenience for motorists, but can mean cyclists have to travel much further. A contra-flow cycle lane lets a cyclist travel against the direction of flow in safety and offers a more convenient direct route. The problem is that for a safe contra flow, the cyclists must be segregated at each end from the oncoming traffic by a traffic island. This can only be done if the road is wide enough. It may also need to have a parking ban throughout the length of the contra flow lane. This can be difficult in many residential areas with little or no off street parking.
"Plug" No Entry
This is where a road is two way throughout its length except for a short length of one-way working at one end. This means that entry into the road is banned at one end and traffic is only allowed to exit. To assist cyclists a short gap allows cyclists to travel past the no-entry signs.
Downloads
Some of the following documents are in pdf format. You can download and install a free PDF reader to enable you to read and print them. Click here to download Adobe Acrobat (PDF) Reader from the Adobe website.
| File | Type | Size | Download Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle Network Map 2010 | 905 KB | 56Kbps Modem: 3 Minutes Broadband : 18 Seconds |
|
| Network Map 2010 - Divided into Four for Ease of Printing | 2,724 KB | 56Kbps Modem: 11 Minutes Broadband : 55 Seconds |
|
| Reading Cycle Routes - Full Leaflet 2010 | 907 KB | 56Kbps Modem: 3 Minutes Broadband : 18 Seconds |
|
| Town Centre Cycle Routes 2010 | 255 KB | 56Kbps Modem: 1 Minute Broadband : 5 Seconds |
|
| R1 & R10 Route Map - South Reading | 889 KB | 56Kbps Modem: 3 Minutes Broadband : 18 Seconds |
|
| R5 Route Map - West Reading | 839 KB | 56Kbps Modem: 3 Minutes Broadband : 17 Seconds |
|
| R50 Route Map - West Reading | 819 KB | 56Kbps Modem: 3 Minutes Broadband : 16 Seconds |
|
| R6 & R60 Route Map - South-West Reading | 704 KB | 56Kbps Modem: 3 Minutes Broadband : 14 Seconds |
External Links
Reading Borough Council does not necessarily endorse or recommend any of the links or services below. Please note: when you follow these links you will leave this site.
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| The Highway Code | Further examples of traffic signage and road markings associated with cycling can be found here |