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"Station Hill 2" May Blow Unrepeatable Chance for a Transport Interchange
28 April 2009
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Liberal Democrats in Reading have warned, ahead of this week's public unveiling of proposals of the new Station Hill development, that the plans could jeopardise a once-in-a-century chance to achieve a fully integrated transport interchange next to Reading Station.
The Liberal Democrats are concerned that rail users could be taking second place to development interests, and have criticised the drive to close Station Hill to buses in particular.
The Lib Dems on the Council have repeatedly advised against splitting the transport interchange, as it would cause confusion for passengers and encourage car journeys to and from the Station. As currently envisaged, there will be no fewer than three separate transport interchanges for buses, taxis etc, linked to the proposed new station building.
Commenting, Cllr Gareth Epps, leader of the Liberal Democrat group on the Borough Council, said:-
"There is a huge danger that Reading loses an unrepeatable opportunity for a world-class transport interchange.
Labour Council bosses have had the chance to negotiate with developers to plan a development that enables high quality public realm and allow through bus travel past the Station.
Relegating many buses to Valpy Street hardly sends a positive message that we want to integrate public transport."
Cllr Ricky Duveen, Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson, added:-
"The Station Hill development plans appear to shift the buses further away from the station.
I am very worried that what I've heard about Station Hill 2 will shut the door on linking transport at the Station. We should be putting passengers first.
While it's obvious the area needs regeneration, the Labour-run Council cannot allow that regeneration at any price."
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