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Brandon Yard Travel Guide Your new home

Moving into a new home is exciting. It’s also a great opportunity to try something new.

That is why Travelwest, the travel information service in the West of , is giving people moving into the area the chance to try out alternative ways to get around.

You may discover that walking, cycling or catching a bus could save you time and money, as well as keeping you fit and being better for the environment.

Because we want to help you get around more easily, we’ve got a range of free offers and promotions for you. New places to discover

Firstly, visit our website for our FREE online journey planner to help you discover your transport options for any local trip, whether it’s by bus, park & ride, train or cycle, as well as walking routes.

Shopping in town Getting to work

Coffee with friends School run

A walk in the park Weekly food shop Check out our journey planner Cinema trip travelwest.info/jp Website | Mobile | Tablet Save with m-tickets Catch a ride Most operators offer bus fare discounts via their smartphone tickets apps. We can show you how to buy tickets, so no need to find the correct fare. We can help you catch a bus Live bus times Save time by using the smartphone bus info app Try the bus for FREE to help plan your journey in advance, or check the If you haven’t used a bus for a while we real time info displays at most bus stops. can provide you with free bus tickets to try out your local bus service. 24 hours a day Some buses now run 24 hours a day, helping you get home after a night out! Accompanied bus trip We are happy to travel with you on your first bus trip, to help you discover the best route and ticket for you. If you’ve not been on a bike for a while we can help you get Get cycling back on the saddle.

Get your bike fixed for FREE We can help you get back on the saddle If you already have a bike we can offeryou a free maintenance check-up. Plus, advice on repairs and upgrades. Borrow a bike for FREE Discover local routes You don’t even need to own a bike to start cycling! We can loan you a bike for a month Lots of cycling related info can be found on so you can try before you buy. Both pedal Better By Bike ( betterbybike.info )– leisure and electric bikes are available. rides, local mountain bike trails, cycle maps and where to find on-street public bike pumps. Book a free one-to-one ride with a cycling expert A trained cycle expert can show you the quickest and safest route to work and accompany you on your ride.

We also offer free adult training sessions tailored to your needs to help build your confidence. Live travel updates Hassle free driving Keep up to date with live travel information from across the region. Plus, sign up to our regular e-newsletter for the latest road disruptions and planned works. We can offer you some new driving alternatives Car and Taxi Share We can help save you money by showing you ways you Car clubs can connect with other commuters travelling in the Avoid the costs of running a car by joining a self same direction. service vehicle rental scheme. Visit travelwest.info/carclub for the latest Electric charge points introductory offers and find local bays. We can show you the nearest vehicle charge points in your area and use our journey planner to find out where they are located whilst on your trip. • Pay per hour • No ongoing running costs (petrol, insurance, tax) • Fully automated booking and hire • Wide variety of vehicles to suit every journey • Greener and cleaner (electric, hybrid and low emissions) We’ve helped thousands of people over the past 5 What people say years. Here’s what they say...

“I haven’t been on bus for “Borrowing the electric bike was brilliant. I plan “Thanks for the free bus years and didn’t have a clue to buy one in the next tickets! I now use m-tickets where the local bus routes few months” to go shopping in town. were. Travelwest showed me “I was a bit worried about – Mario, 45 It’s much quicker and what to do and I now catch cycling so had a one to one cheaper than I thought!” the bus to lots of places” session with an instructor. – Gemma, 43 – Richard, 52 I now love going for bike rides with friends” “I love using the journey – Amy, 23 planner as it helps me “We saved so much know when the next by not having a bus is coming” “I got my old bike second car and use – Nadir, 19 serviced for free!” “Travelwest helped to the Car Club instead” – Yasmin, 33 show me the new – Tom, 39 MetroBus routes” – Anwar, 54

New route People had a Bikes Bus tickets Bikes 1,200+ 600+ journeys 200+ given out 250+ 100+ one-to-one loaned planned serviced bike session Clifton Village 20 mins | Shopping Quarter 20mins Your transport links Getting around on foot can be quicker and more direct than you think - plan your walk online and explore your local area. WALK Your nearest stop is on Anchor Rd with buses to Gloucester Rd & Bristol Airport. Metrobus links are a 10 12 minutes | Temple Meads 8 mins minute walk from the centre. Bristol has some great leisure rides and popular commuter BUS Visit the online Travelwest journey planner to plan your bus trip. routes, including The Portway, Festival Way, and the Bristol CYCLE and Bath Railway Path.

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Your travel offers

For more information, feel free to get in touch. We are happy to help!

Free bus tickets Borrowing an to trial your local electric or pedal service bike

Help with planning One-to-one rides your journey by with a cycling bus, or by bike expert

Getting your bike fixed at our bike Car Club advice maintenance check- and introductory up sessions offers

Contact us T: 0117 352 1105 E: [email protected] W: www.travelwest.info/brandonyard