Travel and Transport

Following the completion of construction in December, we are pleased to announce that a new secure cycle shelter is now open at the SportsPark on Whiteknights Campus. The shelter is accessed via key card and includes improved lighting, CCTV coverage, and a bike maintenance stand. Therefore, providing a safer and more convenient place to store your bike. This facility is the latest in a series of new, more secure cycle shelters being delivered across Whiteknights Campus to help combat bike theft and support staff, students, and visitors who choose to cycle to the University. Recent additions include shelters outside the…

A new cycle store is now open next to Whiteknights House to help everyone keep their bikes secure. The new enclosed storage unit on the edge of Car Park 5 is accessed by key card and features improved lighting and CCTV coverage. The Whiteknights House cycle store is is the latest in a series of new, more secure shelters being constructed on Whiteknights Campus to combat bike thefts and support colleagues to cycle to University. Another was opened outside the Library in the summer, while new stores are due to open at the SportsPark and outside Minghella building in central…

University Travel Plan: One Year of Sustainable Progress The University’s Travel Plan (2024–2029) was launched in July 2024 and has now been in active delivery for well over a year. The Plan sets out our commitment to supporting sustainable travel for staff, students, and visitors across all campuses, helping us play our part in tackling climate change and supporting the University’s wider Sustainability Strategy and ISO14001 Environmental Management System. The current Plan was shaped by feedback from the 2024 Travel Survey, where staff and students shared how they travel to campus and what changes they wanted to see. That feedback…

We are pleased to announce the arrival of a brand new electric Co-Wheels car at London Road, Acacia Road car park. The car is the first electric car club car in Reading and is available to use by all staff and students (over 19 years old). This new car brings our car club offer to three locations across our campuses. You can access the car club from as little as 30 minutes for any type of journey, from business to leisure and personal trips. Follow the steps below to use the car club: Step 1: Become a Member Set up…

Following the success of the Mereoak Park and Ride scheme, University of Reading staff and students can now also use the Thames Valley Park (TVP) Park and Ride site free of charge when travelling to campus. This new offer is possible thanks to our ongoing partnership with the Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH) and Reading Buses, who run the 300 Park & Ride service. How it works Staff and students can park at Thames Valley Park and take the Reading Buses 300 Park & Ride to reach the University’s Reading campuses. Parking and bus travel are both free - the University…

As part of the University’s Five-Year Travel Plan – our roadmap for promoting more sustainable, low-carbon travel options – we’re making significant improvements to electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure across all campuses. You can read more about the Travel Plan here. What’s New? We’ve recently upgraded the public EV chargers at Whiteknights Campus SportsPark and Greenlands Campus. Additionally, we’ve installed four brand-new EV chargers at London Road Campus. These upgrades support our wider five-year Travel Plan and help to make low-emission travel easier and more accessible for everyone.           New Charging Provider – Amp EV We’ve switched…

The University offers two car hire locations where staff can rent cars for as little as 30 minutes through the Co Wheels Car Club scheme. It’s ideal for both personal and business trips, helping to reduce the need to bring your own car to campus, while cutting down on costs and easing parking demands. To use the Co wheels Car Club, follow these instructions: Step 1: Become a Member Sign up online to gain access to over 600 vehicles across the UK, including those located at UoR. Join the University’s business account to book cars for work and add a personal…

Do you travel from Mereoak to University? If you do, did you know that we can save you money, and reduce the number of single occupancy vehicles (SOVs) on the road, therefore reducing traffic, and urban air pollution and emissions, all at the same time. This is all possible due to Park and Ride, a free sustainable travel option from Mereoak (Junction 11 of the M4, RG7 1WJ) to either Whiteknights campus or London Road campus. Between September and December 2024, we saw approximately 2000 journeys being made using Park and Ride, and we want all staff and students to know they can…

Did you know that a new bus service launched in September 2024; the White Knight 20! This express service, developed by Reading Buses, between Reading Town Centre and train station and Whiteknights Campus runs up to every 10 minutes, and only has a travel time of 15 minutes or less. Since launching 4 months ago, we can already see the positive impact the White knight 20 has had during Semester 1. Bus usage has increased by approximately 10% (compared to the 21/21a last year), and punctuality has increased from being on time 64%-81% of the time, to being on time…