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Name Address Organisation Summary of objection Officer Response Current Progress 1. Mr H Crews 33 Cavendish Catalyst Capital Disadvantage to shoppers The proposals provide improved access Met with Mr Crews and Square LLP – co-owners visiting the retail park. to all retail areas. consultants on 23 May London of Vastern Impact on trade. The overall network improvements 2006. Additional W1G 0PW Court Retail should provide easier access due to the information provided. Park reduction in congestion in the Environmental Statement Caversham Road area. letter sent 1 August 2006. Awaiting response.

2. Ms A Spark 301 Gosbrook Road - Other methods to reduce The proposal for a third Thames Environmental Statement Caversham congestion should be crossing is still an active feature of our Letter sent 1 August 2006. Reading implemented such as Local Transport Plan. Although Reading Awaiting Response. RG4 8DY extending Napier Road and Borough Council will not be the the Third Thames Crossing. authority responsible for submitting the major scheme bid for funding, we are continuing to work with our neighbouring authorities on the possible need for an additional crossing. A possible future MRT link is being considered extending from Napier Road. IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

3. Nigel Rose Spinney Side Thames Valley Scheme not value for Environmental Statement IDR proposals will provide additional Holme Park Farm Central money. Letter sent 1 August 2006. Lane Transport 2000 Provide more buses for the capacity. Awaiting Response. Sonning-on-Thames areas outside of Reading Effective control of the network relies on all Reading including services to the RG4 6SX Oracle throughout the junctions being signalised so that they can opening hours. be linked together. Traffic signals will also Provide more bus priority at provide additional benefits for public junctions. Proposals do not improve transport, cyclists and pedestrians and will public transport not lead to additional congestion. sufficiently. Simplified traffic signal junctions will Additional CO2 emissions improve the stop / start journeys due to increased mileage. currently experienced resulting in less Through traffic would be queuing and improved emission levels. forced on to less suitable Surrounding roads are being assessed routes. and traffic management measures to Clarify dedicated cycle stop through traffic diverting onto routes. residential roads will be introduced as Proposal is being driven by required. developments. Ensure investment is made Additional facilities for pedestrians, cyclists in walking, cycling and and public transport are an integral part of public transport over the scheme. additional capacity for cars. New Park and Ride sites are Transport Modelling work indicates an needed to the north and improved flow in an anti-clockwise west. Consider freight access as direction with improved access to the town part of the scheme. centre car parks. Direction of one-way should be clockwise. The remaining points made are covered by the Local Transport Plan 2. 4. Mr K Canfield 12 Mansfield Road - Traffic will be kept on the Simplified traffic signal junctions will Environmental Statement Reading IDR for longer periods improve the stop / start journeys Letter sent 1 August 2006. IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

RG1 6AJ causing more pollution. currently experienced resulting in less Awaiting Response. Traffic accessing the music queuing and improved emission levels. festivals will be forced to The IDR proposal will allow better drive further round the IDR management of the network for the causing longer delays than is festivals and this will be reflected in currently experienced. an updated festival Traffic Management Plan. 5. Mr R White Not Given Reading Green Not convinced that making Simplified traffic signal junctions will Met with Mr White on 10 Party the IDR one-way will reduce improve the stop / start journeys May 2006. Confirmed through traffic. currently experienced resulting in less scheme objectives and Mr Journeys all day will be queuing and improved emission levels. White has a greater longer, creating more Various other options have been understanding of emissions. investigated including a southern by- proposals. Environmental Traffic will be displaced on pass, an outer ring road, reopening Statement Letter sent 1 to other unsuitable roads. restricted road space that has been August 2006 and has The creation of additional traffic calmed, town centre access subsequently requested capacity for the future is charging scheme, and various link further information that unacceptable with the roads. None of which give the has been issued. Awaiting ongoing climate change opportunities provided by the one-way response. issues. proposal. Alternatives have not been One of the core objectives of the considered sufficiently to scheme is to better manage the promote more sustainable network and although additional travel. capacity can be provided this may not be the case in considering management of the network. Surrounding roads are being assessed and traffic management measures to stop through traffic diverting onto residential roads will be introduced as required. IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

6. Mr T Walton 3 Greenside - The scheme will have a The IDR proposals consider the wider Environmental Statement Avenue negative impact on traffic benefits to the overall road network. Letter sent 1 August Frodsham conditions and congestion Detailed studies have shown that we 2006. Awaiting Response. Cheshire in and around the central can better manage the roads by WA6 SA area. introducing the one-way system. An increase in the number Current levels of traffic can be of traffic signal junctions maintained whilst providing will provide little reduction substantial improvements for road in congestion. safety, pedestrians, cyclists and The removal of the flyover buses. In some cases it may be will increase congestion and necessary to drive a little further but not improve road safety. journey times may not be adversely The one-way system will affected. increase journey lengths Traffic signals form an essential part and journey times. of the scheme by managing traffic Traffic will be displaced on flow on the approaches to and to other unsuitable roads. around the IDR. They also facilitate The proposed lane layout bus priority measures and safe on the southwestern section crossing points for pedestrians and will confuse drivers. cyclists. No requirement to reduce The benefits of demolishing the flyover the speed limit provide improved infrastructure, bus, cycle and pedestrian improvements and therefore do not primarily relate to aesthetics. The scheme includes a comprehensive signing strategy, which will ensure locations are clearly signed to avoid any confusion. A reduction in speed limit is essential to achieve road safety improvements and will also assist in providing a more uniform flow along the route. IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

7. Mrs M Bristow Council Offices Earley Town Concerned that traffic This is not the case as identified by the Environmental Statement Radstock Lane Council levels will increase at a Reading Transport Model. Letter sent 1 August 2006. Earley number of locations in the We have fully consulted WDC, as Awaiting Response. Reading Wokingham District, namely highway authority for the area, on the Will be present at the RG6 5UL Sonning, Lower Earley, A33 proposals and provided then with the Wokingham District Council Swallowfield bypass, network impact. presentation on 31 August Woodley, Church Provision is made in the Local 2006. Road/Three Tuns junction. Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedures) Lack of consultation in (England and Wales) Regulation 1996 areas affected by the for a Public Inquiry to be held into proposals. proposals. The decision whether or not Request public inquiry. to hold such an Inquiry is a matter of discretion for the Highway Authority. 8. Ulrik Egede 43 Armour Hill Reading Friends Proposal will not reduce Simplified traffic signal junctions will Environmental Statement Tilehurst of the Earth through traffic, and is likely improve the stop / start journeys Letter sent 1 August 2006. Reading to increase due to currently experienced resulting in less Awaiting Response. RG31 6JP congestion reduction. queuing and improved emission levels. Traffic will be displaced on Various other options have been to other unsuitable roads. investigated including a southern by- Journeys all day will be pass, an outer ring road, reopening longer, creating more restricted road space that has been emissions. traffic calmed, town centre access Alternatives have not been charging scheme, and various link considered sufficiently to roads. None of which give the promote more sustainable opportunities provided by the one-way travel. proposal. Aesthetic impact of One of the core objectives of the removing the flyover does scheme is to better manage the not defend the required network and although additional budget. capacity can be provided this may not Request public inquiry. be the case in considering management of the network. Surrounding roads are being assessed and traffic management measures to stop through traffic diverting onto IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

residential roads will be introduced as required. The benefits of demolishing the flyover provide improved infrastructure, bus, cycle and pedestrian improvements and therefore do not primarily relate to aesthetics. Provision is made in the Local Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedures) (England and Wales) Regulation 1996 for a Public Inquiry to be held into proposals. The decision whether or not to hold such an Inquiry is a matter of discretion for the Highway Authority.

9. Mrs J Barnes Shinfield Parish Shinfield Parish Lack of consultation in areas We have fully consulted WDC, as Environmental Statement Hall Council affected by the proposals. highway authority for the area, on the Letter sent 1 August 2006. School Green Concerned that traffic levels proposals and provided them with the Awaiting Response. Shinfield will increase within the network impact. Will be present at the Berkshire Parish. This is not the case as identified by the Wokingham District Council RG2 9EH Not fulfilled obligation under Reading Transport Model. presentation on 31 August the Traffic Management Act 2006. RBC believes that it has fully satisfied its to consider impact upon other authorities. duties under the Traffic Management Act Not considered other 2004 and has subsequently had this proposals in the area, such as M4 J11 improvements. confirmed by independent experts. Requests public inquiry. The Reading Transport Model considers all developments on the Reading Network. Provision is made in the Local Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedures) (England and Wales) Regulation 1996 for a Public Inquiry to be held into proposals. The decision whether or not IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

to hold such an Inquiry is a matter of discretion for the Highway Authority.

10. Mr T Gill 10 Hawthornes - Insufficient evidence Refer to Traffic and Environmental Environmental Statement Tilehurst provided to show scheme Assessment Report and ES. Letter sent 1 August 2006. Reading will work. Simplified traffic signal junctions will Awaiting Response. RG31 6FN Additional CO2 emissions, improve the stop / start journeys time, cost, fuel currently experienced resulting in less consumption due to queuing and improved emission levels. increased mileage. The Reading Transport Model has not Visiting the Station will indicated a substantial increase in this increase traffic on the area. Caversham and Reading Bridges.

11. Mr M 10 Lion Court - Requests public inquiry. Provision is made in the Local Environmental Statement Shepherdson Great Knollys Additional pollution may be Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedures) Letter sent 1 August 2006. Street caused by increased distance (England and Wales) Regulation 1996 Awaiting Response. Reading for a Public Inquiry to be held into and journey time. RG1 7HD proposals. The decision whether or not No requirement to reduce to hold such an Inquiry is a matter of the speed limit due to the discretion for the Highway Authority. nature of the road. Simplified traffic signal junctions will improve the stop / start journeys currently experienced resulting in less queuing and improved emission levels. A reduction in speed limit is essential IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

to achieve road safety improvements and will also assist in providing a more uniform flow along the route.

12. Mr M Sayers 92 Katesgrove Lane - Traffic will reroute via Pell Pell St already has a Safer Routes To Environmental Statement Reading Street and other residential School scheme including a 20mph Letter sent 1 August 2006. RG1 2ND areas creating increased speed limit and traffic calming. Awaiting Response. noise and pollution. It is unlikely that there will be Increase in traffic volume additional traffic using this link above will be a danger to current levels. schoolchildren crossing Pell Surrounding roads are being assessed Street. and traffic management measures to Pell Street cannot stop through traffic diverting onto accommodate further residential roads will be introduced as increases in traffic levels. required. 13. Mrs R Milhofer 124 Westwood - On Average, journeys will The IDR proposals consider the wider Environmental Statement Road benefits to the overall road network. Letter sent 1 August 2006. increase in distance. Tilehurst Detailed studies have shown that we Awaiting Response. Reading Increased mileage will lead can better manage the roads by RG31 5PZ to increased fuel introducing the one-way system. consumption and pollution. Current levels of traffic can be maintained whilst providing substantial improvements for road safety, pedestrians, cyclists and buses. In some cases it may be necessary to drive a little further but journey times may not be adversely affected. Simplified traffic signal junctions will improve the stop / start journeys currently experienced resulting in less queuing and improved emission levels.

14. Mrs A Leonardi 33 Church Road - Traffic in Caversham will These roads only offer an appropriate Environmental Statement Caversham increase as people alternative for some Local Caversham Letter sent 1 August 2006. IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

Reading travelling to the Station Car trips but not the sort of longer trips Awaiting Response. RG4 7AG Park and Tesco’s will use that currently form the main traffic Caversham and Reading flows on the IDR. bridges. Journey to Greyfriars Church will be made longer and complicated. If congestion is reduced, car use may increase. 15. Mr M Pargeter 208 Upper - Carbon emissions will Simplified traffic signal junctions will Environmental Statement Woodcote Road increase due to the longer improve the stop / start journeys Letter sent 1 August 2006. Caversham journeys. currently experienced resulting in less Awaiting Response. Reading Caversham residents will be queuing and improved emission levels. RG4 7JW forced to use the northern The northern pick up/set down area at drop off point at the main the Station is the most appropriate for Station Car Park. those users north of the river. Bus service not sufficient to See revised premier route network for allow travel back to the Caversham Area. Caversham after 7pm. All Emergency Services have been fully If an incident occurs, not consulted on the scheme and support alternative routes are the scheme’s objectives. Further available. meetings will continue with the Reading’s traffic problems Emergency Services and our Emergency stem from the lack of Planning Officers with a joint approach bridges over the Thames. to addressing major incident planning. The proposal for a third Thames crossing is still an active feature of our Local Transport Plan. Although Reading Borough Council will not be the authority responsible for submitting the major scheme bid for funding, we are continuing to work with our neighbouring authorities on the possible need for an additional crossing. IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

16. C.L.Vest 55 Queens Wharf - Noise pollution in Queens Simplified traffic signal junctions will Environmental Statement Kennetside Road improve the stop / start journeys Letter sent 1 August 2006. Reading Air pollution in Queens Road currently experienced resulting in less Awaiting Response. RG1 4QE Quality of living adjacent to queuing and improved emission levels. Queens Road Pedestrian safety will be improved as Pedestrian safety in Queens part of the IDR proposals. Road 17. Mr A Nuckley 45 Stratheden - Currently car shares to Environmental Statement The two individuals currently live within Place Abingdon, and new system Letter sent 1 August 2006. Reading will involve driving further walking distance of each other or could Awaiting Response. RG1 7BH distances to collect meet at an alternative location on route to colleague. Longer journey to visit their place of work. Tesco. The IDR proposals consider the wider benefits to the overall road network. Detailed studies have shown that we can better manage the roads by introducing the one-way system. Current levels of traffic can be maintained whilst providing substantial improvements for road safety, pedestrians, cyclists and buses. In some cases it may be necessary to drive a little further but journey times may not be adversely affected. In addition, there are alternative supermarkets within walking distance from this location. 18. Mr R Goldup 7 Cardiff Road - Not convinced that scheme Refer to Traffic and Environmental Environmental Statement Reading will work based upon the Assessment Report and ES. Letter sent 1 August 2006. RG1 8ER information available. Congestion during am and pm peak Awaiting Response. Does not currently hours are a regular occurance. experience undue delays on The proposal for a third Thames the IDR. crossing is still an active feature of our Requests third Thames Local Transport Plan. Although Reading IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

Bridge. Borough Council will not be the authority responsible for submitting the major scheme bid for funding, we are continuing to work with our neighbouring authorities on the possible need for an additional crossing.

19. Mr R O’Neill Upper Woodcote - Not convinced the proposal Refer to Traffic and Environmental Environmental Statement Road will deal with heavy traffic Assessment Report and ES. Letter sent 1 August 2006. Caversham during the peak hours. Caversham Rd bridge- currently under Responded requesting Reading Off Peak journeys will be investigation- either increase available further information on longer inconveniencing height or sign height restriction- in incident management Reading residents. accordance with Traffic Signs plans. Transport companies will Regulations and General Directions suffer due to the increased 2002. mileage. All Emergency Services have been fully Will affect moving rescue consulted on the scheme and support boats from Reading Bridge to the scheme’s objectives. Further Caversham slipway. meetings will continue with the How is the Caversham Road Emergency Services and our Emergency going to be made “A” road Planning Officers with a joint approach compliant under the bridges. to addressing major incident planning. If an incident occurs, not alternative routes are available. 20. Mrs L Creme 2A Tilehurst Road - Not convinced that scheme Refer to Traffic and Environmental Environmental Statement Reading will work based upon the Assessment Report and ES. Letter sent 1 August 2006. RG1 7TN information available. The IDR proposals consider the wider Awaiting Response. On Average, journeys will benefits to the overall road network. increase in distance, and Detailed studies have shown that we unsuitable routes will be can better manage the roads by used to avoid the IDR. introducing the one-way system. Concerned that traffic Current levels of traffic can be impact at Battle Hospital maintained whilst providing substantial IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

site has not been improvements for road safety, considered. pedestrians, cyclists and buses. In some cases it may be necessary to drive a little further but journey times may not be adversely affected. Surrounding roads are being assessed and traffic management measures to stop through traffic diverting onto residential roads will be introduced as required. The Reading Transport Model considers all developments on the Reading Network. 21. Mr J Cornwell Grove Cottage - Concerned that traffic levels Environmental Statement This objection appears to have been based Pearson Road will increase over Sonning Letter sent 1 August 2006. Sonning Bridge, and in Sonning on information provided by Wokingham Awaiting Response. Berkshire Village. District Council that does not fully reflect RG4 6HL the likely impact on the area. Sonning bridge is an existing constraint on the network and currently experiences congestion during the peak hours. Reading transport model indicates no changes at this point, as trips will not be re- allocated to an already congested network. In addition it is unlikely that vehicles will re-route such a long distance (e.g. Peppard Road/Henley Road junction to Sonning Bridge alone is 2.6 miles) to avoid the IDR, which is only 2.3 miles as a complete loop. IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

22. Clive & Los Altos - Objects to changing the IDR See 21 Environmental Statement Heather Moggs Sonning Eye – no further info on Berkshire objection provided. Letter sent 1 August 2006. RG4 6TN Awaiting Response. 23. Mrs L Clarke 45 Pound Lane - Concerned that traffic levels See 21 Environmental Statement Sonning will increase over Sonning Berkshire Bridge, and in Sonning Letter sent 1 August 2006. RG4 6XD Village. Awaiting Response. 24. Rosemary Pilgrims - Concerned that traffic levels Environmental Statement See 21 Digby Thames Street will increase over Sonning Letter sent 1 August 2006. Sonning-on-Thames Bridge, and in Sonning Awaiting Response. Berkshire Village. RG4 6UR Quotes an increase of 3500 vehicles over Sonning Bridge per day with the IDR scheme. 25. Mr R Wynne- 22 Pound Lane - Concerned that traffic levels Environmental Statement See 21 Jones Sonning will increase over Sonning Letter sent 1 August 2006. Berkshire Bridge, and in Sonning Awaiting Response. RG4 6XE Village. The village already suffers with high levels of pollution and noise. Requests third Thames Bridge.

26. R C & Mrs H R 28 Glebe Lane - Concerned that traffic levels Environmental Statement See 21 Hine Sonning will increase over Sonning Letter sent 1 August 2006. Berkshire Bridge, and in Sonning Awaiting Response. RG4 6XH Village. Requests third Thames Bridge. IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

27. Robert & 1 The High Street - Journeys around the IDR will Environmental Statement See 21 Dagmar Heilbuth Sonning-on-Thames double in length. Letter sent 1 August 2006. Berkshire One-way system should be Awaiting Response. clockwise Concerned that traffic levels will increase in Sonning, Whitchurch and Pangbourne. Requests third Thames Bridge. 28. Mrs A The Linney - Concerned that traffic levels Environmental Statement See 21 Campbell Parkway Drive will increase over Sonning Letter sent 1 August 2006. Sonning Bridge, and in Sonning Awaiting Response. Berkshire Village. RG4 6XG Quotes an increase of 3500 vehicles per day. 29. B E Brooker Masters - Concerned that traffic levels Environmental Statement Thames Street will increase over Sonning Letter sent 1 August 2006. Sonning Bridge, and in Sonning Awaiting Response. Berkshire Village. RG4 6UR Will increase pollution and noise in the Village. 30. J S Chapman Council Office Sonning Parish Proposals will create Environmental Statement See 21 Pearson Road Council significant increases in Provision is made in the Local Letter sent 1 August 2006. Sonning congestion, rat runs and Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedures) Awaiting Response. Berkshire pollution in the neighbouring (England and Wales) Regulation 1996 Will be present at the RG4 6UL areas. for a Public Inquiry to be held into Wokingham District Council Concerned that traffic levels proposals. The decision whether or not presentation on 31 August will increase over Sonning to hold such an Inquiry is a matter of 2006. Bridge, and in Sonning discretion for the Highway Authority. Village. Requests third Thames Bridge. Requests public inquiry. 31. W F Smith Myrtle Cottage - Concerned that traffic levels Environmental Statement See 21 Thames Street will increase over Sonning Letter sent 1 August 2006. IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

Sonning-on-Thames Bridge, and in Sonning Awaiting Response. Berkshire Village. RG4 6UR Requests third Thames Bridge. 32. Christine 8 Clifton Street - Alternative proposals have Various other options have been Environmental Statement Howell Reading not been investigated investigated including a southern by- Letter sent 1 August 2006. RG1 7YE sufficiently. pass, an outer ring road, reopening Awaiting Response. Not appropriate for a restricted road space that has been scheme of this size to be traffic calmed, town centre access promoted via a Traffic charging scheme, and various link Order. roads. None of which give the The proposals do not take opportunities provided by the one-way into account the impact on proposal. housing and residents Highway Authorities are permitted to located near the IDR. promote changes to the movement of No details have been traffic on the network using Traffic displayed showing new areas Regulation Orders. of landscaping. Surrounding roads are being assessed A one-way IDR will not and traffic management measures to improve urban regeneration stop through traffic diverting onto issues. residential roads will be introduced as required. New areas of landscaping will be consulted on and developed as part of the scheme.

33. D A Weston 142 Upper - Vastern Road railway bridge Environmental Statement Highway records do not indicate that this is Woodcote Road is subject to flooding at Letter sent 1 August 2006. Caversham times of heavy rain. to be the case. Awaiting Response. Reading Caversham Road railway Caversham Rd bridge- currently under RG4 7LD bridge is below the minimum investigation- either increase available height required for A height or sign height restriction- in classified roads. accordance with TSRGD. If an incident occurs, not Detailed survey work has been carried alternative routes are out throughout the design process. IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

available. Sonning bridge is an existing constraint on One-way scheme prevents drivers from choosing the network and currently experiences alternative routes during congestion on peak hours. congested periods. Sufficient survey works have Reading transport model indicates no not been carried out during changes at this point, as trips will not be re- the scheme design, which allocated to an already congested network. could lead to severe delays during construction. In addition it is unlikely that vehicles will Sonning bridge and re-route such a long distance (e.g. Peppard Whitchurch Bridge will experience additional Road/Henley Road junction to Sonning traffic. Bridge alone is 2.6 miles) to avoid the IDR, which is only 2.3 miles as a complete loop.

34. Mr W Newton 35 Trafalgar Court - If an incident occurs, not All Emergency Services have been fully Environmental Statement Southcote Road alternative routes are consulted on the scheme and support Letter sent 1 August 2006. Reading available. the scheme’s objectives. Further Awaiting Response. RG30 2EN Not necessary to close meetings will continue with the Castle Hill slip road (north) Emergency Services and our Emergency as it does not interfere with Planning Officers with a joint approach the one-way scheme, and to addressing major incident planning. traffic will be forced to use Castle Hill slip road will encourage Rose Kiln Lane and Berkeley Avenue. additional flows of traffic towards the town centre. 35. Cathy Corbett 61 St Peters - Reduction of traffic lanes Environmental Statement IDR proposals will provide additional Avenue will increase congestion. Letter sent 1 August 2006. Caversham Signalising Vastern Road and capacity. Awaiting Response. Reading Reading Bridge roundabouts Effective control of the network relies on all RG4 7DP will result in additional IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

congestion. junctions being signalised so that they can Scheme reduces the number of ways to cross Reading. be linked together providing the essential Requests public inquiry. management of traffic on all routes. Traffic signals will also provide additional benefits for public transport, cyclist and pedestrians and will not lead to additional congestion. Provision is made in the Local Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedures) (England and Wales) Regulation 1996 for a Public Inquiry to be held into proposals. The decision whether or not to hold such an Inquiry is a matter of discretion for the Highway Authority. 36. Councillor 45 Bluebell Ward Member Proposals will push a Environmental Statement This objection appears to have been based Prue Bray Meadow for Winnersh - significant amount of traffic Letter sent 1 August 2006. Winnersh Wokingham onto the B3030 in Winnersh on information provided by Wokingham Awaiting Response. Wokingham District Council and Sindlesham during the District Council that does not fully reflect Will be present at the Berkshire peak hours. Wokingham District Council RG41 5UW Queue lengths at Winnersh the likely impact on the area. presentation on 31 August crossroads will increase. 2006. Proposals will lengthen a large proportion of journeys resulting in increased mileage and emissions damaging the environment. Proposals do not take into account forward projections of traffic growth, additional housing development and proposed highway schemes. There is a conflict between the proposals and regional IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

transport policies outlined in the South East Plan. The proposals do not offer a long-term solution to the problems of too much traffic. 37. Olaf Baars 103 Dee Road Royal Berkshire Holding objection This is a holding objection, and discussions Tilehurst Fire and Rescue Insufficient time given for Meeting held with RBFRS Reading Service RBFRS to complete are ongoing to resolve this matter modelling team on 9 March RG30 4FS modelling of network in 2006 and subsequently relation to response times. Concerned that increased provided further information journey distances may result in increased response times. to assist with RBFRS response Possible increased accident review. risk to RBFRS and the public if re-routing involves As a result RBFRS formally travelling through the town withdrew their objection on centre. 12 July 2006. 38. Lawrence 68 Kings Road - For the majority of the Congestion during am and pm peak Environmental Statement George Caversham week, there is currently no hours are a regular occurance. Letter sent 1 August 2006. Reading congestion on the IDR. For a All Emergency Services have been fully Awaiting Response. RG4 8DT small percentage daily, consulted on the scheme and support there is congestion that does the scheme’s objectives. Further not justify the need for meetings will continue with the traffic to travel further. Emergency Services and our Emergency If an incident occurs, not Planning Officers with a joint approach alternative routes are to addressing major incident planning. available. Insufficient land available to provide Should create crossing points bridges or tunnels across the IDR. This for pedestrians and cyclists is also likely to be cost prohibitive and over or under the IDR to un- acceptable in terms of personal avoid the need for traffic to safety. stop. IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

39. Danny 1st Floor West RPS Planning Impact on passing trade. The proposals provide improved access Environmental Statement Simmonds Cottons Centre On behalf of Increases in travel distances to all retail areas Letter sent 1 August 2006. Cottons Lane Shurgard UK and journey times will be The overall network improvements RPS Planning are currently London Properties Ltd – inconvenient to Shurgard should provide easier access due to the reviewing the ES. SE1 2QG Caversham customers. reduction in congestion in the Road Creation of a fast flowing Caversham Road area. multi-lane carriageway will A right turn facility is included in the be detrimental to trading, scheme. will create road safety problems and damage the environment. If scheme does proceed, it is essential that a right turn be permitted from Caversham Road to Northfield Road. 40. The Lord and Sintra - Reducing the road space and Environmental Statement IDR proposals will provide additional Lady Stoddart 37A Bath Road speed limit is unlikely to Letter sent 1 August 2006. Of Swindon Reading accommodate increased capacity. Awaiting Response. RG1 6HL capacity and less Effective control of the network relies on all congestion. The addition of four sets of junctions being signalised so that they can traffic lights will impede the be linked together. Traffic signals will also flow of traffic. provide additional benefits for public Journey distance and time will be longer leading to transport, cyclist and pedestrians and will increased pollution levels not lead to additional congestion. and CO2 emissions. Simplified traffic signal junctions will Insufficient consultation. improve the stop / start journeys No independent examination currently experienced resulting in less by transport experts queuing and improved emission levels. justifying scheme, and scheme costs, and no There has been a full comprehensive alternative schemes have consultation carried out. been presented. Surrounding roads are being assessed IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

If the scheme fails, it will be and traffic management measures to irreversible. stop through traffic diverting onto If an incident occurs, no residential roads will be introduced as alternative routes are required. available. All traffic modelling data is available for Whilst the scheme is built, there will be severe independent scrutiny if required. disruption for at least 2 years. Proposals will create Various other options have been significant increases in investigated including a southern by- congestion on unsuitable pass, an outer ring road, reopening routes. restricted road space that has been Access to car parks from the traffic calmed, town centre access east will be difficult. charging scheme, and various link Requests public inquiry. roads. None of which give the opportunities provided by the one-way proposal. All Emergency Services have been fully consulted on the scheme and support the scheme’s objectives. Further meetings will continue with the Emergency Services and our Emergency Planning Officers with a joint approach to addressing major incident planning. As with any major scheme some disruption is inevitable, but disruption will be kept to a minimum whilst the scheme is constructed. Transport Modelling work indicates an improved flow in an anti-clockwise direction with improved access to the town centre car parks. IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

Provision is made in the Local Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedures) (England and Wales) Regulation 1996 for a Public Inquiry to be held into proposals. The decision whether or not to hold such an Inquiry is a matter of discretion for the Highway Authority.

41. Kevan Royle 4 Darley Close - Failure of traffic engineers The IDR proposals consider the wider Environmental Statement Aylesbury to understand the nature of benefits to the overall road network. Letter sent 1 August 2006. Buckinghamshire traffic flows created as a Detailed studies have shown that we Awaiting Response. HP21 7EA result of the proposal. can better manage the roads by More traffic congestion will introducing the one-way system. be experienced. Current levels of traffic can be The commercial impact on maintained whilst providing substantial the trading estates between improvements for road safety, the railway and the pedestrians, cyclists and buses. In some northwest sector. cases it may be necessary to drive a The personal impact on little further but journey times may not working life due to the be adversely affected. increased journey distance and time.

42. C Kuiper The Malthouse - Concerned that traffic levels See 21 Environmental Statement High Street will increase over Sonning Sonning Bridge, and in Sonning Letter sent 1 August 2006. RG4 6UP Village. Awaiting Response. 43. Zoe Tucker Homestead Cottage - Concerned that traffic levels See 21 Environmental Statement Sonning Eye will increase over Sonning Berkshire Bridge, and in Sonning Letter sent 1 August 2006. RG4 6TN Village. Awaiting Response. 44. Dr J Rees- Ivy Cottage - Concerned that traffic levels Environmental Statement See21 Jones Pearson Road will increase over Sonning Letter sent 1 August 2006. IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

Sonning Bridge, and in Sonning Awaiting Response. Berkshire Village. RG4 6UL Supports improvements to cycle facilities. 45. Mark Drukker 46 Margaret Close - The scheme does not Environmental Statement Whitley Wood address existing areas of Letter sent 1 August 2006. Reading congestion outside the IDR. A clear signing strategy will be developed Awaiting Response. RG2 8PU Three lanes will result in as part of the scheme to avoid lane high levels of lane switching. If an incident occurs, not discipline issues. alternative routes are All Emergency Services have been fully available. consulted on the scheme and support Access to the station needs the scheme’s objectives. Further to be considered. meetings will continue with the The flyover must be retained Emergency Services and our Emergency to separate traffic from The Planning Officers with a joint approach Oracle roundabout. to addressing major incident planning. Several experiments should The advertised scheme retains the flyover. be carried out before the It is not possible to introduce a scheme system is made permanent. of this nature experimentally due to the works required to create a one-way system that is safe.

46. Steve Tucker Homestead Cottage - Concerned that traffic levels See 21 Environmental Statement Sonning Eye will increase over Sonning Berkshire Bridge, and in Sonning Letter sent 1 August 2006. RG4 6TN Village. Awaiting Response. 47. Joan Broe 1 Greendown - Concerned that traffic levels Environmental Statement See 21 Cottages will increase over Sonning Letter sent 1 August 2006. Thames Street Bridge, and in Sonning Awaiting Response. Sonning-on-Thames Village. Berkshire RG4 6UX IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

48. Muriel Parsons Stamford House - Proposals will create Environmental Statement This is not indicated by the Reading Calcot Park significant increases in Letter sent 1 August 2006. Calcot congestion on unsuitable Transport Model and is not necessarily the Awaiting Response. Reading routes. case. RG31 7RN Access to the Station will involve adding a further 2 Access to the Station is dependant on the miles to the existing route choice from Calcot. journey. Provision is made in the Local Improve public transport. Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedures) Requests public inquiry. (England and Wales) Regulation 1996 for a Public Inquiry to be held into proposals. The decision whether or not to hold such an Inquiry is a matter of discretion for the Highway Authority. 49. Mr M Duly 9 Southcote Lane - Journey to place of work will Environmental Statement The Reading Transport Model does not Reading take longer. Letter sent 1 August 2006. RG30 3AA Traffic will be displaced on identify this as a problem. Awaiting Response. to other unsuitable roads. 50. Mr M Moon PO Box 153 Wokingham More detailed information Environmental Statement Numerous meetings have taken place with Shute End District Council and assessments to establish Letter sent 1 August 2006. Wokingham the impacts of the scheme in Wokingham District Council since December A presentation on Transport Berkshire the Wokingham District. 2005 and forecast and predicted flows have Modelling in the Wokingham RG40 1WL No assessment outside the District will take place on peak hours has been been provided across the entire WDC 31 August 2006. completed. network. This shows that there are no Reading Borough Council is significant impacts in this area. Journey not satisfying its duty imposed by section 16 of the time plots have also been provided Traffic Management Act indicating overall journey time savings in 2004 in facilitating expeditious movement of the WDC area. traffic on road networks The Reading Transport Model is a peak hour outside of its Borough. model in line with all national guidance. Requests public inquiry. There are no accepted modelling techniques IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

for off peak periods. RBC believes that it has fully satisfied its duties under the Traffic Management Act 2004 and has subsequently had this confirmed by independent experts. Provision is made in the Local Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedures) (England and Wales) Regulation 1996 for a Public Inquiry to be held into proposals. The decision whether or not to hold such an Inquiry is a matter of discretion for the Highway Authority. 51. David J Rowe 108 Elm Road DJR Associates No consultation to those Environmental Statement There has been a full comprehensive Earley affected in the surrounding Letter sent 1 August 2006. Reading areas. consultation carried out. Has responded and wants RG6 5TD Insufficient research carried Various other options have been to continue with objection. out. investigated including a southern by- Requests third Thames pass, an outer ring road, reopening Bridge. restricted road space that has been Longer journeys are traffic calmed, town centre access unacceptable. charging scheme, and various link roads. None of which give the opportunities provided by the one-way proposal. The proposal for a third Thames crossing is still an active feature of our Local Transport Plan. Although Reading Borough Council will not be the authority responsible for submitting the major scheme bid for funding, we are continuing to work with our neighbouring authorities on the possible need for an additional crossing. IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

52. John Manning 147 Hemdean Road - For the majority of the Congestion during am and pm peak Environmental Statement Caversham week, there is currently no hours are a regular occurance. Letter sent 1 August 2006. Reading congestion on the IDR. For a The IDR must accommodate all modes Awaiting Response. RG4 7QU small percentage daily, of Transport. there is congestion that does Both river bridges remain two way. not justify altering the All Emergency Services have been fully traffic flow. consulted on the scheme and support The purpose of the IDR is for the scheme’s objectives. Further motorized traffic. meetings will continue with the The scheme only provides Emergency Services and our Emergency one way in and out of Planning Officers with a joint approach Caversham. to addressing major incident planning. If an incident occurs, not This will only be the case for Traffic alternative routes are accessing Napier Road. available. A possible future MRT link is being It is likely that Gosbrook considered extending from Napier Road will suffer with Road. additional congestion. Requests connection of the A329M to Napier Road.

53. Mr T Slaney Council Offices West Berkshire Holding Objection This is a holding objection, and discussions Meeting held on 22 May 2006 Market Street Council Requests further information Newbury with regards to mitigation are ongoing to resolve this matter. with WBC officers. Letter Berkshire measures to deal with the issued 7 June 2006 providing RG14 5LD increased flows to the West of the IDR, to Burghfield and further modelling information. Theale. West Berkshire officers have Any schemes to mitigate this appointed WSP consultants to impact must be funded and implemented by Reading review the Reading Transport Borough Council. Model and are awaiting the Ensure the flows as a result of the mitigation measures outcome of this review. do not adversely impact IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

upon the communities of Calcot, Tilehurst, Theale and Burghfield. 54. Anne Davidson 28 Trelleck Road - The scheme will involve The IDR proposals consider the wider Environmental Statement & Michael Rowe Coley Park having to drive further benefits to the overall road network. Letter sent 1 August Reading around the IDR to reach the Detailed studies have shown that we 2006. Awaiting Response. RG1 6EN destination, with further can better manage the roads by mileage and more introducing the one-way system. congestion. Current levels of traffic can be maintained whilst providing substantial improvements for road safety, pedestrians, cyclists and buses. In some cases it may be necessary to drive a little further but journey times may not be adversely affected.

55. Stephen Ellis Unit 13 Holt Broadcast Proposals will cause severe The IDR proposals consider the wider Environmental Statement Nimrod Way Services Ltd disruption and loss of time benefits to the overall road network. Letter sent 1 August Reading to the business as clients are Detailed studies have shown that we 2006. Has responded and RG2 0EB visited throughout Reading can better manage the roads by wants to continue with on a daily basis. introducing the one-way system. objection. The scheme will not result in Current levels of traffic can be more people visiting maintained whilst providing Reading, and may have the substantial improvements for road opposite effect. safety, pedestrians, cyclists and buses. In some cases it may be necessary to drive a little further but journey times may not be adversely affected.

56. Mike Teske Warnford Road - The scheme will not relieve The IDR proposals consider the wider Environmental Statement Tilehurst congestion. benefits to the overall road network. Letter sent 1 August Reading Average journey distances Detailed studies have shown that we 2006. Awaiting Response. IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

will double. can better manage the roads by The modelling work quoted introducing the one-way system. has not been subjected to Current levels of traffic can be outside scrutiny. maintained whilst providing Scheme costs are not substantial improvements for road justified. safety, pedestrians, cyclists and buses. In some cases it may be necessary to drive a little further but journey times may not be adversely affected. All traffic modelling data is available for independent scrutiny if required.

57. John & Gerry 5 Parkhill Drive - Journey distance and time Simplified traffic signal junctions will Environmental Statement Hiscock Tilehurst will be longer leading to improve the stop / start journeys Letter sent 1 August 2006. Reading increased pollution levels currently experienced resulting in less Awaiting Response. RG31 6LB from more fuel being used. queuing and improved emission levels. Requests further work on Work on Cow Lane bridges is being Cow Lane bridges. progressed and is part of the LTP2. 58. Steve Ellis No address given - The one-way scheme will Environmental Statement The proposals provide improved access for deter potential visitors. Letter sent 1 August 2006. If an incident occurs, no all road users to the central area. Awaiting Response. alternative routes are All Emergency Services have been fully available. consulted on the scheme and support the scheme’s objectives. Further meetings will continue with the Emergency Services and our Emergency Planning Officers with a joint approach to addressing major incident planning.

59. Derek White No address given - The congestion currently Congestion during am and pm peak Environmental Statement occurring during the peak hours are a regular occurance. Letter sent 1 August 2006. IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

hours will not improve. The proposal for a third Thames Has responded and wants to Requests third Thames crossing is still an active feature of our continue with objection. Bridge. Local Transport Plan. Although Reading Cemetery Junction and Cow Borough Council will not be the Lane bridges issues need authority responsible for submitting the resolving. major scheme bid for funding, we are People will rat-run through continuing to work with our Caversham between the neighbouring authorities on the possible bridges. need for an additional crossing. Little thought has been These matters are being progressed. given to other modes of This will only be the case for Traffic transport. accessing Napier Road. The scheme provides significant benefits for all modes of Transport. 60. A A Henty 17 Chelwood Road - One-way system should be Environmental Statement Transport Modelling work indicates an Earley clockwise. Letter sent 1 August 2006. Reading The flyover next to The improved flow in an anti-clockwise direction Awaiting Response. RG6 5QG Oracle should be retained. and with improved access to the town Insufficient consultation has been carried out. centre car parks. Requests public inquiry. The scheme advertised retains the flyover. An extensive consultation has been carried out. Provision is made in the Local Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedures) (England and Wales) Regulation 1996 for a Public Inquiry to be held into proposals. The decision whether or not to hold such an Inquiry is a matter of discretion for the Highway Authority. IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

61. Mr B Eagers 5 Almond Drive - Insufficient consultation has Environmental Statement An extensive consultation has been carried Caversham Park been carried out. Letter sent 1 August 2006. Village Other developments in out. Awaiting Response. Reading Caversham will add to traffic This may be the case but will add congestion. The proposal will not congestion with or without the IDR one-way improve traffic congestion in proposal. Caversham during the peak hours. The IDR proposals consider the wider Journey will be longer when benefits to the overall road network. visiting Forbury Retail Park. Detailed studies have shown that we The emergency services will can better manage the roads by be affected accessing the introducing the one-way system. east or west Current levels of traffic can be maintained whilst providing substantial improvements for road safety, pedestrians, cyclists and buses. In some cases it may be necessary to drive a little further but journey times may not be adversely affected. All Emergency Services have been fully consulted on the scheme and support the scheme’s objectives. Further meetings will continue with the Emergency Services and our Emergency Planning Officers with a joint approach to addressing major incident planning. IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

62. Mr & Mrs M 8 Monks Way - One-way system should be Environmental Statement Transport Modelling work indicates an Fowkes Southcote clockwise. Letter sent 1 August 2006. Reading Concerned about additional improved flow in an anti-clockwise direction Awaiting Response. RG30 3DP congestion on surrounding and with improved access to the town roads. Will the height of Caversham centre car parks. Road railway bridge be Caversham Rd bridge- currently under increased. investigation- either increase available If an incident occurs, no height or sign height restriction- in alternative routes are accordance with TSRGD. available. Major Incident – All Emergency Services Are the Emergency services have been fully consulted on the comfortable with the scheme and support the scheme’s proposals. objectives. Further meetings will Insufficient consultation has continue with the Emergency Services been carried out. and our Emergency Planning Officers with a joint approach to addressing major incident planning. An extensive consultation process has been carried out. 63. Mr C Tonks Venturers House Boreham Holding Objection Met with Mr Tonks on 3 May This is a holding objection, and discussions Prince Street Consulting Potential impact upon 2006. Have provided Bristol Engineers on customer accessibility to the are ongoing to resolve this matter. additional information and BS1 4PB behalf of Tesco store in Napier Road. awaiting response. Stores Limited Potential loss of trade. Environmental Statement Letter sent 1 August 2006. 64. T G Howell 73 St Peters - Proposals will increase The IDR proposals consider the wider Environmental Statement Avenue journey distances. benefits to the overall road network. Letter sent 1 August Caversham Will cause major disruption Detailed studies have shown that we 2006. Awaiting Response. Reading during construction. can better manage the roads by RG4 7DP Alternative solutions have introducing the one-way system. not been considered. Current levels of traffic can be Scheme does not benefit maintained whilst providing substantial cycling or public transport. improvements for road safety, IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

Concerned about additional pedestrians, cyclists and buses. In congestion on surrounding some cases it may be necessary to roads. drive a little further but journey times Insufficient consultation has may not be adversely affected. been carried out. Requests public inquiry. Various other options have been investigated including a southern by- pass, an outer ring road, reopening restricted road space that has been traffic calmed, town centre access charging scheme, and various link roads. None of which give the opportunities provided by the one-way proposal. Surrounding roads are being assessed and traffic management measures to stop through traffic diverting onto residential roads will be introduced as required. An extensive consultation process has been carried out. Provision is made in the Local Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedures) (England and Wales) Regulation 1996 for a Public Inquiry to be held into proposals. The decision whether or not to hold such an Inquiry is a matter of discretion for the Highway Authority.

65. Paul Rieman & 23 Lynmouth Road - Scheme restricts residents of The IDR proposals consider the wider Environmental Statement Gill Smith Reading Lynmouth Road and De benefits to the overall road network. Letter sent 1 August 2006. RG1 8DE Montfort Road. Detailed studies have shown that we Awaiting Response. Access to and from Vastern can better manage the roads by IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

Road will be dangerous introducing the one-way system. during peak hours. Current levels of traffic can be Vastern Road will be maintained whilst providing substantial hazardous to pedestrians improvements for road safety, unless a further crossing is pedestrians, cyclists and buses. In some implemented. cases it may be necessary to drive a Will encourage excessive little further but journey times may not traffic speeds. be adversely affected. Two controlled crossing facilities are in place on Vastern Road at its junction with George Street and its junction with Caversham Road.

66. Mr J R Walford 53 Cressingham - Insufficient consultation has Environmental Statement An extensive consultation process has been Road been carried out. Letter sent 1 August 2006. Reading No evidence proving that the carried out. Awaiting Response. RG2 7RX scheme will improve the Refer to Traffic and Environmental current situation. Assessment Report and ES.

67. Mrs R Barlow 9 South View - Longer journeys will create Simplified traffic signal junctions will Environmental Statement Avenue more air pollution overall. improve the stop / start journeys Letter sent 1 August 2006. Caversham An increase in capacity will currently experienced resulting in less Awaiting Response. Reading make the road more popular queuing and improved emission levels. RG4 5AB and therefore not reduce Although the scheme can provide congestion. additional capacity, this will only be No cycle lanes are proposed. managed as part of the wider network. If an incident occurs, no It is proposed to provide cycle lanes alternative routes are where it is practical. Currently working available. with the Reading Cycle campaign and The scheme does not Reading CTC to develop a strategy. address existing areas of All Emergency Services have been fully congestion outside the IDR. consulted on the scheme and support the scheme’s objectives. Further meetings will continue with the Emergency Services and our Emergency IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

Planning Officers with a joint approach to addressing major incident planning. The entire Reading network has been modelled and a corridor strategy for all surrounding roads is currently being developed.

68. Mr S T Barlow 9 South View - Church Street and Gosbrook These roads only offer an appropriate Environmental Statement Avenue Road will be used more alternative for some Local Caversham Letter sent 1 August 2006. Caversham frequently to avoid using the trips but not the sort of longer trips Awaiting Response. Reading IDR. that currently form the main traffic RG4 5AB Caversham will be used as a flows on the IDR. rat-run to access the many This will only be the case for Traffic properties on the north side accessing Napier Road. of the IDR. This maybe the case for some localised Details of traffic modelling journeys by residents, however there have not been published. are a limited number of properties with access from Vastern Road. Refer to Traffic and Environmental Assessment Report and ES. 69. Alan Briscoe 23 Kestrel Way - One-way system should be Environmental Statement Transport Modelling work indicates an Southcote clockwise. Letter sent 1 August 2006. Reading More bus lanes should be improved flow in an anti-clockwise direction Awaiting Response. RG30 3NU provided. and with improved access to the town Areas of two-way carriageway should be centre car parks. retained. Bus lanes have been provided where necessary, however, buses will cross the IDR and do not travel around it. Bus priority is provided at ever y junction that crosses the IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

IDR. A two-way carriageway would require more complex junctions and therefore the benefit of one way working would be lost. 70. Nicholas J Dunsden Lodge - Concerned that traffic levels See 21 Environmental Statement Marks Sonning Eye will increase over Sonning Berkshire Bridge, and in Sonning Letter sent 1 August 2006. RG4 6TP Village. Awaiting Response. 71. A J Warrell 23 Denmark Road - Proposals will increase air Simplified traffic signal junctions will Environmental Statement Reading pollution and vehicle improve the stop / start journeys Letter sent 1 August 2006. RG1 5PA mileage. currently experienced resulting in less Awaiting Response. No evidence proving that the queuing and improved emission levels. scheme will improve the Refer to Traffic and Environmental current situation. Assessment Report and ES. Concerned about additional Surrounding roads are being assessed congestion on surrounding and traffic management measures to roads. stop through traffic diverting onto Requests public inquiry. residential roads will be introduced as required. Provision is made in the Local Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedures) (England and Wales) Regulation 1996 for a Public Inquiry to be held into proposals. The decision whether or not to hold such an Inquiry is a matter of discretion for the Highway Authority. 72. Kenneth & 71A Northcourt - The proposal will lead to Surrounding roads are being assessed Environmental Statement Barbara Pearson Avenue more congestion due to the and traffic management measures to Letter sent 1 August 2006. Reading decrease in the number of stop through traffic diverting onto Awaiting Response. RG2 7HF lanes. Longer journey times residential roads will be introduced as will result in more pollution. required. Proposals should aim at A reduction in speed limit is essential to speeding up traffic flow, not achieve road safety improvements and IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

reducing it. will assist in providing a more uniform More flyovers should be flow along the route. introduced to access The There is insufficient space to provide Oracle and the central area. additional flyovers, and this would also Requests public inquiry. be cost prohibitive. Provision is made in the Local Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedures) (England and Wales) Regulation 1996 for a Public Inquiry to be held into proposals. The decision whether or not to hold such an Inquiry is a matter of discretion for the Highway Authority. 73. M Butcher 3 Galsworthy Drive - Congestion will increase in Environmental Statement This is not identified as a problem by the Caversham Park Caversham and Emmer Letter sent 1 August 2006. Village Green as the area will be Reading Transport Model Awaiting Response. Reading used more frequently to Provision is made in the Local RG4 6PE avoid using the IDR. Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedures) Requests public inquiry. (England and Wales) Regulation 1996 for a Public Inquiry to be held into proposals. The decision whether or not to hold such an Inquiry is a matter of discretion for the Highway Authority. 74. Mrs S J Rose 2 Spring Cottages - Concerned that traffic levels See 21 Environmental Statement Charvil Lane will increase over Sonning Sonning Bridge, and in Sonning Letter sent 1 August 2006. Berkshire Village. Awaiting Response. RG4 6TL Requests third Thames Bridge. 75. Lisa & Phil 26 Glebe Lane - Concerned that traffic levels Environmental Statement see 21 Garthside Sonning will increase over Sonning Letter sent 1 August 2006. Berkshire Bridge, and in Sonning Awaiting Response. RG4 6XH Village. 76. Catherine & 17 Pound Lane - Concerned that traffic levels Environmental Statement see 21 Graham Botwright Sonning will increase over Sonning Letter sent 1 August 2006. Berkshire Bridge, Pangbourne Bridge Awaiting Response. IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

RG4 6XD and in Sonning Village. 77. Dr Douglas N Hillside - Concerned that traffic levels Environmental Statement see21 Stewart Pearson Road will increase over Sonning Letter sent 1 August 2006. Sonning-on-Thames Bridge, and in Sonning Awaiting Response. Berkshire Village. RG4 6UL No evidence proving that the scheme will improve the current situation. Insufficient public consultation 78. Keith Elliott 206 Waverley Road Reading Cycle Objects to the ban of left or A highway Authority has a duty to protect Met with Mr Elliott on 5 June Reading Campaign right turns from the cycle crossings onto the IDR. all road users and is essential to ban turns and 18 August 2006. Confirmed The proposed alignment of to avoid conflicts with the traffic signals. that additional cycle facilities Vastern Road would not allow contra-flow cycle Not relevant to the TRO advertised, are to be provided between facilities. however, it is proposed to provide cycles Caversham Road/Vastern Road lanes where it is practical. junction and Forbury Road Kings Road junction. Still object to the cycle turning ban from the cycle crossings to rejoin the main carriageway, but these are necessary on safety grounds to ensure cyclists do not conflict with adjoining traffic. Have now included Advanced Stop Lines to address this issue. Environmental Statement Letter sent 1 August 2006. IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

79. Gareth Epps 9 Boult Street Central Reading Insufficient consultation has Environmental Statement An extensive consultation process has been Reading Liberal been carried out. Letter sent 1 August 2006. RG1 4RP Democrats No specific modelling data carried out. Awaiting Response. has been presented. All traffic modelling data is available for No details of environmental improvements shown. independent scrutiny if required. Lack of cycling facilities. The IDR proposals consider the wider Journey distance will almost benefits to the overall road network. double from the west to east Detailed studies have shown that we and north. can better manage the roads by The one-way system will introducing the one-way system. encourage higher traffic Current levels of traffic can be speeds and will worsen maintained whilst providing substantial safety for pedestrians. improvements for road safety, Air quality will not be pedestrians, cyclists and buses. In some improved. cases it may be necessary to drive a Sidmouth Street will little further but journey times may not experience increased be adversely affected. pressure from motor traffic. It is proposed to provide cycle lanes Residents of Orts Road, St where it is practical. Currently working Johns Street, St Johns Road with the Reading Cycle campaign and and St Johns Hill will be Reading CTC to develop a strategy. forced to use Eldon Road Simplified traffic signal junctions will and London Road to gain improve the stop / start journeys access to Watlington Street. currently experienced resulting in less Concerned that congestion queuing and improved emission levels. will increase in Pell Street, Surrounding roads are being assessed Coley Avenue and Russell and traffic management measures to Street. stop through traffic diverting onto Access to Kings Road from residential roads will be introduced as Kenavon Drive will result in required. a further 2-mile journey. Work on Cow Lane bridges is being Rat running will be progressed and is part of the LTP2. experienced in the Redlands Ward including Allcroft IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

Road, Morgan Road and South Street. Cow Lane bridges need improvement before the IDR scheme is introduced. 80. Professor Paul 88 Balmore Drive - No independent examination Environmental Statement All traffic modelling data is available for Bardos Caversham by transport experts Letter sent 1 August 2006. Reading justifying scheme. independent scrutiny if required Is currently reviewing the RG4 8NN Lack of public consultation. An extensive consultation process has been whole ES and await Journeys will double in some response. cases. carried out. No environmental impact Although there is no statutory requirement assessment has been carried to carry out an Environmental Impact out. Alternative solutions not Assessment, one has been produced for this considered. proposal as best practise has been followed. Various other options have been investigated including a southern by- pass, an outer ring road, reopening restricted road space that has been traffic calmed, town centre access charging scheme, and various link roads. None of which give the opportunities provided by the one-way proposal.

81. Dr Michael 46 Bourne Avenue - Traffic will reroute via Pell Pell St already has a Safer Routes To Environmental Statement Bang Reading Street and other residential School scheme including a 20mph Letter sent 1 August 2006. RG2 0DU areas creating speed limit and traffic calming. Awaiting Response. environmental issues. It is unlikely that there will be Lack of provision to aid additional traffic using this link above pedestrians and cyclists. current levels. Lack of public consultation. Surrounding roads are being assessed and traffic management measures to IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

stop through traffic diverting onto residential roads will be introduced as required. This is not the case, as pedestrian and cycle facilities are an integral part of the scheme. An extensive consultation process has been carried out. 82. Mr Michael 69 Hemdean Road - Proposal will result in longer Simplified traffic signal junctions will Environmental Statement Elliott Caversham journeys, using more fuel improve the stop / start journeys Letter sent 1 August 2006. Reading and will take more time. currently experienced resulting in less Has responded and wants to RG4 7SS Does not currently use the queuing and improved emission levels. continue with objection. IDR during the peak hours. 83. Katy Walker Atisreal Development Proposals will result in a Met with Ms Walker and Discussions are ongoing to resolve this 90 Chancery Lane Consulting on significant impact on the Royal Mail on 25 May 2006. London behalf of Royal strategic mail transfer matter. Have provided additional WC2A 1EU Mail Group between other regional mail information. Environmental centres and local delivery Statement Letter sent 1 offices. August 2006. Atisreal are Proposal may increase delay currently reviewing the ES. to the local collection and delivery of mail. Improvements for cycle access requested. 84. David Cleeton No address given - The proposal will not benefit The IDR proposals consider the wider Environmental Statement Reading’s traffic issues. benefits to the overall road network. Letter sent 1 August 2006. Requests improvements at Detailed studies have shown that we Awaiting Response. Cemetery Junction and a can better manage the roads by Third Thames Bridge. introducing the one-way system. Current levels of traffic can be maintained whilst providing substantial improvements for road safety, pedestrians, cyclists and buses. In some cases it may be necessary to drive a IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

little further but journey times may not be adversely affected. The proposal for a third Thames crossing is still an active feature of our Local Transport Plan. Although Reading Borough Council will not be the authority responsible for submitting the major scheme bid for funding, we are continuing to work with our neighbouring authorities on the possible need for an additional crossing.

85. Michael 23 Clivedale Road - Traffic will be displaced on Environmental Statement The Reading Transport Model does not Burgess Woodley to other unsuitable roads Letter sent 1 August 2006. Reading creating more pollution and identify this as a problem. Awaiting Response. RG5 3RR accidents. Although there is a reduction in lanes, The reduction of lanes will reduce capacity. additional capacity can be provided in the The removal of the flyover peak hours. will result in The Oracle The advertised scheme retains the flyover. traffic mixing with through traffic. 86. Moya K Cahill 47 Conisboro - The proposal will lead to The IDR proposals consider the wider Environmental Statement Avenue more miles travelled on the benefits to the overall road network. Letter sent 1 August 2006. Caversham system and more congestion Detailed studies have shown that we Awaiting Response. Reading due to the decrease in the can better manage the roads by RG4 7JF number of lanes. introducing the one-way system. The proposals do not address Current levels of traffic can be existing areas of congestion maintained whilst providing substantial outside of the IDR. improvements for road safety, pedestrians, cyclists and buses. In some cases it may be necessary to drive a little further but journey times may not be adversely affected. IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

The entire Reading network has been modelled and the corridor strategy for all surrounding roads is currently being developed.

87. Miss Daphne Wytchways - Proposals will increase air Simplified traffic signal junctions will Environmental Statement White 58 Long Barn Lane pollution and vehicle improve the stop / start journeys Letter sent 1 August 2006. Reading mileage. currently experienced resulting in less Awaiting Response. RG2 7SX Several experiments should queuing and improved emission levels. be carried out before the It is not possible to introduce a scheme system is made permanent. of this nature experimentally due to the works required to create a one-way system that is safe.

88. Graham P 12 Belle Avenue - Does not feel proposals will Environmental Statement There is no evidence to support this Bilbe Reading address the current traffic Letter sent 1 August 2006. RG6 7BL issues in the central area. statement. Awaiting Response. Feels improving access to These points are currently being progressed and from the IDR, providing a Third Thames Bridge and as part of the LTP 2. improving Cow Lane bridges Work on Cow Lane bridges is being will address the problems. progressed and is part of the LTP2. How will large vehicles head Caversham Rd bridge- currently under south on the system through investigation- either increase available Caversham Road railway height or sign height restriction- in bridge. accordance with TSRGD.

89. Mr J D Barclay 3 Chalgrove Way - If an incident occurs, no All Emergency Services have been fully Environmental Statement Emmer Green alternative routes are consulted on the scheme and support Letter sent 1 August 2006. Reading available. the scheme’s objectives. Further Awaiting Response. RG4 8SJ How will large vehicles head meetings will continue with the south on the system through Emergency Services and our Emergency Caversham Road railway Planning Officers with a joint approach bridge. to addressing major incident planning. The carriageway underneath Caversham Rd bridge- currently under IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

Vastern Road railway bridge investigation- either increase available is subject to flooding during height or sign height restriction- in heavy rain. accordance with TSRGD. Reduction in traffic lanes Highway records do not indicate that this is will not reduce congestion. Additional traffic lights will to be the case. restrict flow. Although there is a reduction in lanes, Many journeys will be longer. additional capacity can be provided in the Traffic will be displaced on peak hours. to other unsuitable roads. Traffic signals form an essential part of Requests a link road the scheme by managing traffic flow on between the A329M and the approaches to and around the IDR. Napier Road. They also facilitate bus priority measures and safe crossing points for pedestrians and cyclists The IDR proposals consider the wider benefits to the overall road network. Detailed studies have shown that we can better manage the roads by introducing the one-way system. Current levels of traffic can be maintained whilst providing substantial improvements for road safety, pedestrians, cyclists and buses. In some cases it may be necessary to drive a little further but journey times may not be adversely affected. The Reading Transport Model does not identify this as a problem. A possible future MRT link is being considered extending from Napier Road. IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

90. Jonathan 61 Kidmore Road - The direction of the one-way Environmental Statement Transport Modelling work indicates an Berman Caversham system should be clockwise. Letter sent 1 August 2006. Reading The proposal will not improved flow in an anti-clockwise direction Awaiting Response. RG4 7LZ improve traffic flow. and with improved access to the town centre car parks. There is no evidence to support this statement.

91. Jane Marsden 8 St Johns Street The Retreat Deliveries to the Public Environmental Statement The journey distance is likely to remain un- & Bernie Whiten Reading Public House House from the north will Letter sent 1 August 2006. experience delay and use changed. Awaiting Response. more fuel. As with any major scheme some Concerned that during disruption is inevitable, but disruption construction, large amounts will be kept to a minimum whilst the of disruption will be scheme is constructed. experienced. The proposal for a third Thames Requests Third Thames crossing is still an active feature of our Bridge. Local Transport Plan. Although Reading Supports the reduction of Borough Council will not be the the speed limit, and further authority responsible for submitting the public transport, cycling and major scheme bid for funding, we are pedestrian facilities. continuing to work with our neighbouring authorities on the possible need for an additional crossing.

92. Julian Jones 27 Quadrant Court - Requests Public Inquiry. Simplified traffic signal junctions will Environmental Statement Reading The proposal will make improve the stop / start journeys Letter sent 1 August 2006. RG1 2GW average journeys longer in currently experienced resulting in less Awaiting Response. time and distance, increase queuing and improved emission levels. energy use and co2. A reduction in speed limit is essential to Feels congestion charging achieve road safety improvements and would be more effective. will assist in providing a more uniform Does not support the flow along the route. IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

reduction in speed limit. Traffic signals form an essential part Favours roundabouts instead of the scheme by managing traffic of traffic lights. flow on the approaches to and Requests improvements to around the IDR. They also facilitate cycle facilities. bus priority measures and safe crossing points for pedestrians and cyclists. Provision is made in the Local Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedures) (England and Wales) Regulation 1996 for a Public Inquiry to be held into proposals. The decision whether or not to hold such an Inquiry is a matter of discretion for the Highway Authority.

93. Mrs Kay 29 Albert Road - Proposed speed limit Environmental Statement This is not the case. Matthews Caversham reduction may not improve This maybe the case for some localised Letter sent 1 August 2006. Reading road safety. journeys by residents, however there Awaiting Response. RG4 7AN Objective of improving road are a limited number of properties with safety does not justify access from Vastern Road. proposals. The IDR proposals consider the wider Traffic will be displaced on benefits to the overall road network. to other unsuitable roads. Detailed studies have shown that we Local roads in Caversham can better manage the roads by will be used to access introducing the one-way system. properties in the vicinity of Current levels of traffic can be Vastern Road. maintained whilst providing substantial Proposals will increase improvements for road safety, journey distances. pedestrians, cyclists and buses. In some Requests Public Inquiry. cases it may be necessary to drive a little further but journey times may not be adversely affected. Surrounding roads are being assessed IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

and traffic management measures to stop through traffic diverting onto residential roads will be introduced as required. Provision is made in the Local Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedures) (England and Wales) Regulation 1996 for a Public Inquiry to be held into proposals. The decision whether or not to hold such an Inquiry is a matter of discretion for the Highway Authority.

94. P R Matthews 29 Albert Road - The proposals will increase The IDR proposals consider the wider Environmental Statement Caversham traffic flow due to drivers benefits to the overall road network. Letter sent 1 August 2006. Reading having to drive further on Detailed studies have shown that we Awaiting Response. RG4 7AN the network. can better manage the roads by Clockwise trips will be made introducing the one-way system. via rat-runs through areas Current levels of traffic can be adjacent to the IDR. maintained whilst providing substantial Level of consultation improvements for road safety, inadequate. pedestrians, cyclists and buses. In Refers to height restriction some cases it may be necessary to at Caversham Road railway drive a little further but journey times bridge. may not be adversely affected. Requests Public Inquiry. Surrounding roads are being assessed and traffic management measures to stop through traffic diverting onto residential roads will be introduced as required. An extensive consultation process has been carried out. Provision is made in the Local IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedures) (England and Wales) Regulation 1996 for a Public Inquiry to be held into proposals. The decision whether or not to hold such an Inquiry is a matter of discretion for the Highway Authority. 95. W G Raschen 8 Darell Road - Concerned that proposals This is not the case as identified by the Environmental Statement Caversham will result in increases in Reading Transport Model. Letter sent 1 August 2006. Reading traffic heading south over Provision is made in the Local Awaiting Response. RG4 7AY Caversham Bridge. Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedures) Traffic will increase in (England and Wales) Regulation 1996 Caversham as a result. for a Public Inquiry to be held into Requests Public Inquiry. proposals. The decision whether or not to hold such an Inquiry is a matter of discretion for the Highway Authority. 96. Elizabeth Suna Court - Concerned that traffic levels See 21 Environmental Statement Guthrie Pearson Road will increase over Sonning Sonning Bridge, and in Sonning Letter sent 1 August 2006. Berkshire Village. Awaiting Response. RG4 6UL Noise and pollution levels will also increase in the village. 97. Mr T Parker 47 Heron Island - Inadequate consultation. Environmental Statement An extensive consultation process has been Caversham Increased journey times. Letter sent 1 August 2006. Reading Increased pollution. carried out. Awaiting Response. RG4 8DQ Inadequate attention to The IDR proposals consider the wider cycle routes. benefits to the overall road network. Concerned over the effects Detailed studies have shown that we the scheme may have in can better manage the roads by Sonning. introducing the one-way system. Requests Public Inquiry. Current levels of traffic can be maintained whilst providing substantial improvements for road safety, pedestrians, cyclists and buses. In some cases it may be necessary to IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

drive a little further but journey times may not be adversely affected. Simplified traffic signal junctions will improve the stop / start journeys currently experienced resulting in less queuing and improved emission levels. It is proposed to provide cycle lanes where it is practical. Currently working with the Reading Cycle campaign and Reading CTC to develop a strategy. See response no 21 for Sonning points. Provision is made in the Local Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedures) (England and Wales) Regulation 1996 for a Public Inquiry to be held into proposals. The decision whether or not to hold such an Inquiry is a matter of discretion for the Highway Authority.

98. Anila Martin 3 St Johns Street St Johns Increased journey times and The IDR proposals consider the wider Met with St Johns Reading Preservation distances. benefits to the overall road network. Preservation Society on 22 RG1 4EH Society No new cycle lanes shown. Detailed studies have shown that we May 2006. The scheme was Agree with the reduction of can better manage the roads by explained in further detail speed limit and new bus introducing the one-way system. to the members of the lanes. Current levels of traffic can be Society including the maintained whilst providing substantial provision of environmental improvements for road safety, enhancement scheme on pedestrians, cyclists and buses. In Watlington Street. some cases it may be necessary to Environmental Statement drive a little further but journey times Letter sent 1 August 2006. may not be adversely affected. Awaiting Response. It is proposed to provide cycle lanes where it is practical. Currently working with the Reading Cycle campaign and IDR – SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS APPENDIX 2

Reading CTC to develop a strategy.

99. Kenneth No address given - Increased journey times and The IDR proposals consider the wider Environmental Statement Skinner distances resulting in more benefits to the overall road network. Letter sent 1 August 2006. use of fuel adding to Detailed studies have shown that we Awaiting Response. pollution levels. can better manage the roads by introducing the one-way system. Current levels of traffic can be maintained whilst providing substantial improvements for road safety, pedestrians, cyclists and buses. In some cases it may be necessary to drive a little further but journey times may not be adversely affected. Simplified traffic signal junctions will improve the stop / start journeys currently experienced resulting in less queuing and improved emission levels.