sustainable travel pack Livingstone Gardens, contents

Welcome 1

Walking 2

Cycling 4 why make fewer

Local bus services 6 trips by car? it saves you money!!!! Rail services 10 The fewer trips you make, the more money Taxis 12 you save on fuel and car maintenance costs.

Car sharing 14 Reducing your annual mileage reduces your private vehicle insurance premium. Shopping 16 Walking and cycling on a regular basis is Bovis Homes 18 good for your heart and lungs, burns calories and is a good way to a healthier, active life. Contacts & links 20 When travelling by bus or train you don’t Useful documents need to find a parking space, or worry about parking tickets. You also get to avoid the stresses of driving.

Fewer car journeys will reduce local CO2 emissions creating a cleaner environment. welcome...

Welcome to your Residents Travel Information why make fewer Pack. One of the reasons your development trips by car? was granted planning permission is because it saves you money!!!! your developer has committed to delivering a sustainable development.

Part of this commitment requires the preparation and There’s an easier way from A...B implementation of a Resident Travel Plan, which is This Travel Pack provides information to help you plan focussed on encouraging sustainable travel modes such your day to day journey hopefully by alternative means as walking, cycling, public transport and to the car. By providing a range of travel information car share and FREE vouchers we hope this will encourage you to consider other ways to travel than by car. With your help we aim to achieve a reduction in single occupancy car trips and to reduce the number of car trips We understand that sometimes there is no alternative to per household over a 5 year period. This will help provide travelling by car, however, we encourage you to consider a range of benefits to the community including a safer alternative ways to travel when possible and this pack and cleaner environment, reduced congestion, improved provides you with the information you might need. health and personal financial savings. We hope you will find this pack useful and that it helps Every other year you will be asked to complete a travel you to explore the surrounding area and the great survey questionnaire so that we can measure the success benefits it has to offer! of the Travel Plan and understand your existing travel patterns.

1 on your feet... 1hr 1hr See the 8 25 map for minute minute suggested journey journey walking routes Fit exercise into your daily Walking and cycling have great routine by walking or personal health and fitness benefits: London cycling all, or part of your • Lower risk of heart disease, high blood Liverpool Street Colchester Southend ictoria Ipswich journey somewhere. pressure and diabetes • Stronger bones 12 30 37 38 60 minute minute minute minute minute journey Walkingjourney and cycling are greatjourney ways to boost your health,journey fitness journey • A strengthened immune system and well being. It is recommended that the average adult should • Better weight management do 30 minutes of exercise 5 times per week. Walking or cycling to work, the shops or school is an easy way to achieve this target. • Increase energy levels

• Enhanced self esteem Walking and cycling also offer a cheaper alternative to a monthly gym membership! • Better sleep London xford Swindon Southampton Bath Birmingham For more information about local walking routes visit: Walking on a regular basis is good for your www.essexhighways.org/transport health and well being and it’s free. -and-roads 1 2 10 25 30 The NHS60 Change4life website60 is full of ideas hr mins mins mins mins mins 1 40 about how to fit being active into your lifestyle! nhs.uk/change4life

Places you might walk to...

Fyfield Ongar War Memorial Ongar The Nisa Business Park Medical Centre Leisure Centre Ongar Academy Convenience Store

1 12 13 13 13 min mins mins mins mins

2 Ongar Tesco Chipping Jubilee Ongar Primary School Express Ongar Library Park Pavilion Sainsbury’s Post Office

6 6 7 7 7 8 mins mins mins mins mins mins local facilities

1km Education

Employment N Retail

Leisure

Health

Fyfield Business Community You are and Research Park here! Distance: 260m Bus Stops 1 min

Ongar War Memorial Medical CentreYou Distance: 1kmare here! 3 mins 12 mins Ongar Leisure Centre The Ongar Academy and Youth Centre Distance: 1.1km 3 mins 13 mins

High Ongar Ongar Primary School Nisa Convenience Store Post Office Distance: 2.1km Distance: 1.3km Distance: 2.9km 6 mins 4 mins 9 min 25 mins 15 mins High Ongar Jubilee Park Pavilion Primary School Distance: 2.9km Distance: 2.3km Nash Hill 7 mins 9 min Tesco Express Distance: 2.1km 6 mins Ongar Castle Sainsbury’s Distance: 2.6km Distance: 2.4km 8 mins 7 mins Chipping Ongar Library Ongar Post Office Distance: 2.3km Distance: 2.6km 7 mins 8 mins CHIPPING ONGAR 3 1hr 1hr 8 25 minute minute journey journey on your bike... London Chelmsford Liverpool Street Colchester Southend ictoria Ipswich

12 30 37 38 60 minute minute minute minute minute journey it’s quickerjourney journey byjourney bike!journey

To help you get out and about on your bike, we are offering you the opportunity to receive a voucher worth up to £50 for use online at • Nearly a quarter of all car trips are Chain Reaction Cycles www.chainreactioncycles.com. under two miles (3km), a distance that This online retailer offers a wide range of cycles and accessories with can be cycled in under 15 minutes. free delivery to your door. To claim your voucher,London see the enclosedxford • CyclingSwindon a two mileSouthampton trip could save £600Bath Birmingham travel voucher for further details. per year in fuel.

As well as all the health and fitness benefits of cycling it is also • Car journeys under one mile normally 10 25 30 60 60 1hr 40 a quick way of getting around and much cheapermins than driving. mins takemins 20 minutes to walk.mins mins Cycling to your local shops is good for the community too, as this • The school run costs families on helps support your local economy. average £300 a year in petrol and car If you fancy walking/cycling with others on your commute to work, try maintenance. Walking there and back the national WalkBUDI and BikeBUDI free online databates to search could be good for your bank balance Fyfield Ongar War Memorial Ongar The Nisa for your journey matches: and your heart. Business Park Medical Centre Leisure Centre Ongar Academy Convenience Store www.walkbudi.liftshare.com1 2 www.bikebudi.liftshare.com 1 12 13 13 13 min mins mins mins mins www. essexhighways.org/transport-and-roads/getting aroind/cycling/routes_and_maps Places you might cycle to...

Ongar Tesco Chipping Jubilee Ongar Primary School Express Ongar Library Park Pavilion Sainsbury’s Post Office

6 6 7 7 7 8 mins mins mins mins mins mins

4 local cycle/walking routes

TUN-BRIDGE Proposed Footway

Footpath N Bridleway

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Zebra Crossing

You are here! FB

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Proposed 2 metres wide footway

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CHIPPING ONGAR

5 1 2 on the buses... stop fuelling around! relax and let someone else drive you there!

Don’t worry about the cost of parking once you reach your The nearest bus stop to your home is along the B184, Fyfield destination; relax, and let someone else do the driving - for Road, approximately 1.2km from your home. From this whatever reason you are travelling, taking the bus can be less bus stop you can access the different areas of Chelmsford stressful and more relaxing than driving. Just take the bus and (Monday – Saturday) via the 46 service. See enclosed lose the fuss!!! timetables for more information.

The number 21 bus service operates hourly from Ongar Bus time information to Brentwood and the 420 Trustybus service runs every To help you plan your journey you can text the listed bus 30-40 minutes from Ongar to . See enclosed map stops codes to Traveline on and receive the real time for route details. 84268 information for the bus stop for upcoming services. Or you can visit www.nextbuses.mobi and search for your bus stop online.

Service From Travelling to Bus Stop Code

21 Ongar Brentwood esxgapdg/esxgawag 46 Ongar Brentwood esxdgdjt/esxdgdjp

420 Ongar Harlow esxgapdg/esxgawag

6 avoid rising fuel prices

7 1 2 on the buses...

just take the bus • Avoid the rising fuel prices and save money. and lose the fuss! • Read a book or the newspaper on your way to work or to the shop. Travelling by bus regularly? • ...or just relax, enjoy the scenery or catch up on some sleep until you arrive at To help you find your way around by bus we are offering you the your destination. opportunity to receive a free 1 month bus pass (1 per household). The pass is valid on either the 21 Ensign Bus route or on any Trustybus. • Where routes have dedicated bus lanes, you See the enclosed travel voucher for more details of how to redeem can avoid sitting in traffic jams. this offer. • No need to drive around trying to find a parking space, or pay the charges. Consessionary fares: If you are over the age of 60, or disabled, you are entitled to free off- • Total flexibility, no restricting parking tickets. peak travel on local buses anywhere in England. You must apply to the • Meet up and go for a drink with your friends, local authority where you live. To apply for consessionary travel passes someone else will drive you home. visit: www.essexhighways.org/bus/fares-and- • Season tickets offer unlimited travel on bus-passes/concessionary-fares.aspx or call 0345 services and can prove cheaper to filling your 200 0388. car up and the associated maintenance costs.

For further travel information on routes and timetables, • Bus users breathe a third less pollution than please contact: car users. Ensign Bus www.ensignbus.com 01708 865656 Children under Trustybus 5 years old www.trustybus.co.uk travel for free 01992 890225 on all bus Traveline services. www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk 01992 890225

8 bus routes

Bus Route

To Moreton Bus Stops N To Fyfield Terminus You * are here!

46

434

32/434 To Blackmore 339/420 and Chelmsford

To Epping and Harlow

21/32/46/ 339/420/434

To Brentwood

CHIPPING ONGAR

9 on the right tracks...

Rail travel could save you time and money, and help you reduce your carbon footprint. beat the rush & You don’t have to worry about traffic jams or speeding fines. take the train You can lose yourself in a good book or catch up on some sleep.

Travelling by rail provides a fast, efficient and frequent option, whether You can catch up on your work, or even have travelling for business or pleasure. a meeting!

Shenfield Station offers a number of services to destinations across the You can arrive at the centre of your destination south. The station, operated by Greater Anglia and TfL Rail, provides and avoid paying for the car park. direct services to London Stratford and London Liverpool Street and has secure storage shelters for 112 cycles. www.greateranglia.co.uk 03456 007 245

www.tfl.gov.uk/modes/tfl-rail 1 2 0345 222 7000 1hr 1hr 8 25 minute minute You could take the train to the following journey journey destinations; we have also listed the approximate journey times:

London Chelmsford Liverpool Street Colchester Southend ictoria Ipswich

12 30 37 38 60 minute minute minute minute minute journey journey journey journey journey

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London xford Swindon Southampton Bath Birmingham

10 25 30 60 60 hr mins mins mins mins mins 1 40

Fyfield Ongar War Memorial Ongar The Nisa Business Park Medical Centre Leisure Centre Ongar Academy Convenience Store

1 12 13 13 13 min mins mins mins mins

Ongar Tesco Chipping Jubilee Ongar Primary School Express Ongar Library Park Pavilion Sainsbury’s Post Office

6 6 7 7 7 8 mins mins mins mins mins mins just sit back & relax

11 on the right track...

On average households spend £79.70/week on transport, this is an increase of £5.40 getting to when compared to the station the previous year*

The number 46 bus service operates 5 services a day to Chelmsford Brentwood Rail Station is located approximately 14.6km (9 miles) Rail Station Monday to Saturday. south of your home, which is an approximate 25 minute drive. There is plenty of cycle parking available at the station with 34 The number 21 bus service offers a half hourly service from stands. Cycle storage is available on all trains for non-folding Monday-Friday and hourly on Saturdays to Brentwood Rail Station. bicycles. However, restrictions apply during peak times. Also, service 501 runs once every 2 hours to Epping Tube Station on Sundays. Check on the Greater Anglian website for further information. Car Parking is available at Brentwood station, but can be expensive. More frequent rail services operate from Shenfield Rail Station, You can save yourself some money by taking the bus, cycling located approximately 17km (10.5 miles) south east of your home, or walking to/from the station or by car sharing with someone which is a 23 minute drive. you know. Chelmsford Rail is approximately 19km (11.8 miles) east of your home, which is a 24 minute drive. Services operate to Ipswich, travel by taxi... not such a luxury as it London Liverpool Street, Clacton-On-Sea and many other areas across sounds – especially when you share the south east. Taxis can offer a good option for linking journeys such as trips Epping Tube Station is located 13.1km (8.1miles) west of your home by public transport and for travelling out of hours. Taxis are which is an approximate 20 minute drive via the A414 Epping Road. convenient and cut parking time and charge. Services operate to Ealing Broadway and West Ruislip.

* Family spending in UK: financial year ending 2017

12 Taxis are available from the station forecourt available on-demand or can be pre-booked using the following taxi firms:

Toots Taxis Ongar 01277 362002 Premier Minibuses 01992 890597 Call Paul Cars 07960 633244 Taxis Brentwood 01277 888888 Blackmore Cars 01277 824824 Shenfield Station Taxis 01277 230249

For your journey destination traintaxi.co.uk can be used to find out the phone numbers of taxis serving most stations in England.

13 on the road...

got a spare seat, why not Follow these simple guidelines when meeting share your car journey? up with your lift for the first time: Agree a convenient pick up point e.g. an open and One way of reducing the costs of travelling by car is to ‘car share’ public space, such as a bus stop or outside a shop. or ‘liftshare’. As well as saving you money you will also help the Arrange to meet near public transport links so you environment by reducing your carbon footprint. It’s also a great have an alternative means of travelling should the way to meet new people and make new friends! lift fall through. Car sharing can be done when travelling to work, going shopping, The first time you lift share with a stranger, satisfy on the school run or in fact any journey you make! yourself as to his or her identity. You could ask for There are a few public car share databases which enable you to search ID, such as a passport or driving licence. for journey matches and these are all free to use: Find out what colour and model of car to expect. www..liftshare.com If you want to share with the same sex only, then you can indicate this when you search for a match. www.blablacar.com www.liftshare.com Tell a friend or family member when and where you are travelling and with whom. Why not try it out, to search for1 other2 people travelling on similar So why don’t you sit back and relax and let routes to you. Your personal details will not be displayed to someone else do the driving! other users.

What are the benefits of car sharing...

...perfect for ...gives you ...it saves ...meet new ...it is those early really somebody starts or late you money people to talk to flexible finishes!

14 share the journey home

15 shopping & delivery

live local... check it out! shop local For more information log onto: sainsburys.co.uk An easy way to cut the cost of Other supermarkets offering home delivery in your area include Asda, Tesco car travel is to shop locally. and Waitrose. Access these online at: waitrose.co.uk The local shops in Chipping Ongar can provide you with day to day basics saving you a long trip to other nearby settlements. tesco.co.uk There is also a selection of pubs and restaurants nearby which you asda.com1 2 can easily walk to. Why not support your local community and ocado.com economy by ‘living locally’.

To take the stress and the drive out of your weekly shop your nearest Sainsbury’s store offers delivery to home on purchases over £25, when shopping on-line.

Sainsbury’s is located on Banson’s Lane, approximately 1.5 miles south of your home. Another added benefit is that this is an easy way to reduce the need to use your car.

16 support your local shops

17 Bovis Homes... building on success Bovis Homes is a name that has been associated with build and design quality for more than a century

Ever since, in fact, Charles William Bovis started up his company in London in 1885 and started a tradition of Great British building which lives on in Bovis Homes to this day.

Bovis Homes create contemporary homes built to traditional standards, with the designs and materials reflecting the home builder’s drive for sustainability and energy efficiency as they look to create properties to be proud of and thriving communities.

Building a broad mix of homes for all types of buyers, Bovis Homes are at the forefront of supplying quality new properties for the region.

18 19 contacts & links:

To help you with planning your journey we have provided below a list of useful contact numbers and links

Travel plan coordinator Tfl Rail Stuart Michael Associates tfl.gov.uk/modes/tfl-rail/ 0343 222 1234 stuartmichael.co.uk 01635 867 711 Greater Anglia [email protected] greateranglia.co.uk For any enquiries regarding the Travel Plan and travel options 0343 600 7245 Bus Cycle Traveline South East Chain Reaction Cycles

travelinesoutheast.org.uk chainreactioncycles.com 0871 200 22 33 028 9335 2976 Door to door journey planner (public transport) Sustrans Trusty Bus sustrans.org.uk trustybus.co.uk Information about all travel modes and activites, particually cycling 01992 890225 Operates some of the local bus services. Car share

Ensign Bus essex.liftshare.com ensignbus.co.uk blablacar.com 01708 865656 Operates some of the local bus services. Local and National carshare database and National WalkBUDi and cycleBUDi database Rail National Rail Enquiries nationalrail.co.uk 08457 48 49 50

20 useful documents Following the recent changes to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Stuart Michael Associates (SMA) has updated its Privacy policy accordingly. Any details provided by yourself, either as part of the voucher request form or further measures to be implemented as part of the Travel Plan delivery, will be stored on SMA’s secure systems for the life of this Travel Plan. For more information on our Privacy Policy please visit www.stuartmichael.co.uk/privacy-policy.

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