Wokingham Borough Connect
 Relaunched park and ride scheme to expand
Following a successful trial we’re excited to announce that we’re expanding services from Winnersh Park & Ride.
Weekday services are now being re-introduced and the Saturday service is increasing frequency, thanks to funding from the Department for Transport (DfT).
From 19 August, the 500 Winnersh Park and Ride will operate four buses an hour on weekdays and Saturdays, making it easier to get to and from Reading town centre.
We're committed to making bus services more attractive, in partnership with local operators, as outlined in our Bus Service Improvement Plan.
Like with all bus services, the 500's viability relies on people using it - so please consider this healthier and more environmentally friendly option if you can.
An affordable journey for everyone - fares are:
- Over 18: £2 per journey, £4 return
- 18 and under: £1.50 each way, £2.80 return
- Family group fare up to three adults and two children: £8 (includes parking)
A £1 parking charge applies to all vehicles parked per day for the park & ride.
 Saddle up to win big this September
It's quick, free and easy to sign up for Love to Ride's annual Cycle September challenge, which we're supporting to help people travel more sustainably.
All you have to do is register and start logging your trips - which you can do all year round as part of the Love to Ride campaign, but there are loads of extra rewards for doing it in September.
There's a £1,000 cash prize for early birds who register before 31 August, a grand cash prize of £2,000 and a prize draw for those who encourage others to sign up.
There are also workplace prizes as well as goodies like sweaters, T-shirts and more.
You can log journeys and win points with the Love to Ride app (available for Apple or Android devices) or by syncing it to Strava or MapMyRide, and there are points for getting your friends and family on board!
Don't miss our summer Bike Bonanza on Thursday, 15 August! This fantastic annual event takes place between 11am and 2pm on the track behind the FBC Centre in Finchampstead. Come along and have some fun on our bikes, make a smoothie, have a FREE bike check and more!
 Upcoming roadworks
Arborfield
2-way lights – Arborfield Road, Shinfield
Virgin Media will be installing fibreoptic between School Green roundabout and Shinfield Eastern Relief Road from 5 to 8 August.
https://one.network/?GB139060535
Sonning
Road Closure – High Street, Sonning
Gigaclear will be installing fibreoptics between Pearson Road and The Bull Inn from 7 to 20 August.
https://one.network/?GB139004423
Spencers Wood
Multi-way lights – Beech Hill Road, Spencers Wood
Gigaclear will be installing fibreoptics between Basingstoke Road and Norman Rise from 5 to 16 August.
https://one.network/?GB138655392
Swallowfield
Multi-way lights – Basingstoke Road, Swallowfield
We will be clearing footways between Back Lane and The Street for footway from 6 to 16 August.9.30am to 3.30pm.
https://one.network/?GB139713251
Wokingham
Road Closure – Binfield Road, Wokingham
BT will be replacing a pole between A329 London Road and Barrett Crescent on 9 August.
https://one.network/?GB139546193
Woodley
2-way lights – Bath Road, Woodley
Gigaclear will be installing fibreoptics at Pound Lane roundabout from 5 to 16 August.
https://one.network/?GB139622781
Multi-way lights – Butts Hill Road, Woodley
Cityfibre will be installing fibreoptics between Western Avenue and Glendevon Road from 5 to 23 August.
https://one.network/?GB138735361
Multi-way lights – Beechwood Avenue, Woodley
BT will be clearing blockages between Lytham Road and Woodwaye from 10 to 13 August.
https://one.network/?GB139661956
Keeping up to date
- For planned and emergency roadworks, follow our Twitter and Facebook pages
- To find out about roadworks near you, visit One.network
- For active and sustainable travel, including events, training and resources, visit MyJourney Wokingham
- Visit our major projects page for plans and updates
- For information on re-surfacing and reactive carriageway repairs visit our pothole and road repairs page
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You can report any issues with roads and streets online, including street lights, problems with traffic lights, potholes, damaged street furniture, problems with road markings and removal of dead animals
- You can track the progress of any issue you have reported with your reference number
- On our parking and permits page, you can find information including car parks and costs around the borough, resident parking permits, park and ride services and appealing a parking fine
- Our transport and travel page includes information on applying for a senior citizen or disabled person's bus and train pass and local public transport information
- The blue parking badges page has information on applying for, using, replacing and returning your blue badge
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