A report seeking approval from the Sub-Committee to undertake a Statutory Consultation for the implementation of traffic restrictions at Reading Green Park Station in the form of double yellow lines, a bus gate, bus stops, pay & display car parks, a taxi rank, disabled parking bays and motorcycle bays.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report that sought approval to undertake a statutory consultation of the implementation of traffic restrictions in the form of double yellow lines, bus gate, bus stops, pay and display car parks, taxi rank, disabled parking bays and motorcycle bays at Reading Green Park Station.

The report explained that Reading Green Park Station was a new railway station on the Reading to Basingstoke line that had been progressed in partnership with Network Rail and GWR. The station and multi-modal interchange would improve accessibility and connectivity to south Reading which had undergone large scale development. It was noted that construction works had been completed and were currently undergoing testing and authorisation prior to official opening and public use. Work was being undertaken with Network Rail to ensure the opening of the station which was scheduled for Spring 2023.

Following a query, it was noted that discussion with Green Park was currently taking place regarding cycle routes.

The Sub-Committee discussed the report and it was suggested that the Implementation of No Stopping Except for Disabled (Blue) Badge Holders be increased to a maximum stay of 24 hours.  Officers would investigate this option and if viable the consultation would be amended to include this increase.

Resolved –

(1)     That the report be noted;

(2)     That the Statutory Consultation be approved;

(3)     That subject to no objections being received, the Assistant Director of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to make the Traffic Regulation Order(s);

(4)     That any objection(s) received following the statutory advertisement be reported to a future meeting of the Sub-Committee.