Neighbourhood and highway management – cars
The issue
Many of our roads were not designed to accommodate the current level of mixed transport and travel options. This leads to congestion and air pollution.
![Cycle and pedestrian entry onto Talfourd Avenue with no entry markings on the road for cars.](https://images.reading.gov.uk/2023/09/Talfourd-Ave_resized-1024x768.png)
The scheme
Ways this scheme will affect car drivers include:
- Removal of travel pinch points
- Traffic signal upgrades
- More crossings
- Reallocation of road space
- Changes to junction layouts
- Public transport prioritisation
- Pedestrian and cycle prioritisation
he outcome
- Healthier neighbourhoods and improved quality of life
- Safer roads
- Reduced car use
- Improved active travel and public transport
- Improved bus journey time reliability
- Reduced localised congestion
- Improved air quality
Last updated on 15/09/2023
Neighbourhood and highway management – cars