Travel Information Leaflet

Sanderson House, Jubilee Way, Grange Moor, Huddersfield, WF4 4TD

Sanderson Associates (Consulting Engineers) Limited are committed to operating an affective Travel Plan. The Sanderson Associates Travel Plan is an evolving strategy that seeks to encourage sustainable travel and the use of alternative modes of transport to the single occupied car, by staff and visitors to Sanderson House, which is located in Grange Moor, Huddersfield.

The Travel Plan should benefit everyone, including employees with health improvements and petrol cost savings, the company with a reduced demand for car parking spaces and their associated cost and the environment in reducing air pollution and traffic congestion.

This Travel Information Leaflet has been produced to inform all staff and visitors of the facilities that are available within the vicinity of the site that should help us all travel in a more sustainable manner.

Bus facilities

Bus stops are located on Liley Lane (B6118) immediately north of the Jubilee Way junction, which are within easy walking distance of Sanderson House (150m). Further bus stops are located on Wakefield Road (A642), which are also within easy walking distance (200m).

The following services are provided at these stops:

Liley Lane (Bus stop No. 45025298 NB, No. 45025299 SB) 128/130 Dewsbury - Thornhill - Overton - Horbury - Wakefield 231 Huddersfield - Grange Moor - Flockton - Horbury - Wakefield 232 Huddersfield - Emley - Flockton - Horbury - Wakefield 241 Huddersfield - Waterloo - Lepton - Grange Moor

Wakefield Road (Bus stop No. 45020680 EB, No. 45020681) 231 Huddersfield - Grange Moor - Flockton - Horbury - Wakefield 232 Huddersfield - Emley - Flockton - Horbury - Wakefield 241 Huddersfield - Waterloo - Lepton - Grange Moor

Further information including timetables and maps can be found at www.wymetro.com/BusTravel/

The use of WY Metro’s ‘Yournextbus’ service is also recommended. By using the above bus stop reference numbers, this free service will provide information on the next bus that will be arriving at the stops and any other nearby services. ‘Yournextbus’ can be accessed via the web, text message and by WAP/mobile internet via the following web-link: www.wymetro.com/yournextbus/Howdoiuseyournextbus.htm

Season tickets are available from WY Metro that provide a substantial discount compared to the purchase of day tickets, with further information available at the following web-link: www.wymetro.com/TicketsAndPasses/MetroCards

Sanderson Associates are also considering joining the West Yorkshire Travel Plan Network, which would entitle staff to participate in the Corporate Metrocard scheme that provides a further 15% discount on season tickets prices.

Rail facilities

Mirfield Railway Station is located approximately 6km to the north of Sanderson House. Unfortunately there are no direct bus links to the station. However, the station can be used as a park and ride stop, with direct services to Huddersfield and Leeds available that provide links to the wider rail network. Huddersfield Railway Station is located approximately 9km to the west of Sanderson House and is accessible in approximately 30 minutes by bus (Bus service No. 231, 232 & 241). Further rail service information including timetable, mapping and special offer information can be found via the following web-links: www.northernrail.org www.tpexpress.co.uk www.nationalrail.co.uk www.yorkshiretravel.net www.wymetro.com/TrainTravel

Cycle facilities

Cycle parking is provided at Sanderson House in the form of Sheffield cycle stands located in the secure on site car park, which is monitored by CCTV and is available for use by staff and visitors. Shower and changing facilities are also provided on site for staff and visitors. The use of these facilities is monitored regularly to ensure that they are adequate and well maintained.

Further information on cycling, including links to various users groups that can offer practical assistance to cyclists is available at the following web-link: www.kirklees.gov.uk/answers/externallinks.asp?c_id=96

Additional online resources for cyclists can be found at: www.ctc.org.uk www.sustrans.org.uk www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/sustainable/cycling www.bikeweek.org.uk/ www.getcycling.org.uk www.bikeright.co.uk/

Sanderson Associates actively encourage cycling to work and participate in National Bike Week, which occurs in June. Sanderson Associates are also investigating other measures to encourage cycling, including a Cycle Loan Scheme and obtaining discounts from local cycle shops.

Walking facilities

All roads immediately surrounding the site have footways and are lit by street lighting. However, on the wider network the footway provision is less consistent due to Sanderson House’s rural setting. Therefore, staff and visitors who choose to walk to Sanderson House should take care, particular when walking in the dark on rural roads and paths, where it is recommended that high visibility clothing is worn.

Further information on walking including routes can be found at the following web-link: http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/leisure/sportHealth/walking.aspx

Car Sharing

Car sharing is one of the simplest and most cost effective ways in which individuals can reduce their impact on the environment and reduce their travel costs. All staff and visitors should consider car sharing and should consider registering on the West Yorkshire Car Share website at www.wycarshare.com

By registering on the website this will increase your chances of matching up with other potential car sharer from outside of the company, so you increase your chances of finding a potential car sharer and you can begin saving money!

The TPC maintains a database of car sharers and assist staff in matching potential car sharing partners.

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For further assistance in planning your journey to Sanderson House by cycle or public transport, please visit the following journey planning website: http://www.wymetro.com/howtogetto/planajourney/

Travel Plan Coordinator

One of our Engineers at Sanderson Associates has been appointed as Travel Plan Co-ordinator for the site and is responsible for implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of the Travel Plan. They can be contacted on (01924) 844080 and will be happy to assist you with your travel planning needs and can provide personalised journey planning advice for all staff and visitors to Sanderson House.

Thank you for taking the time to read this Travel Information Leaflet, which is the first step in your sustainable travel journey!!

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