Welcome to your new Our Travelwest Team are Lyde Green -

home and your travel coming to Lyde Green what will it look like

The Team will try to speak with all residents at events or on the door step to Situated between and Bath, Lyde around get to ways new

information pack talk through the journeys that need to be made. They offer free, impartial and Green is an exciting and beautifully designed

professional advice and have a range of free travel offers available to help village surrounded by areas of outstanding and home new A New Home, New Start, New Ways to Travel… you try new ways of getting around. The range of offers include: natural beauty. Moving into a new home and community is a great time to think about • Route planning – if you need to make a new journey, or try a different Residents moving into Lyde Green will enjoy how you travel and to try some new ways of getting around. form of travel, our advisors can help. brand new facilities – primary and secondary schools, a nursery, community hall, local The Travelwest Team are here to help; whether it’s travelling to work, • Loan bikes – if you are considering cycling, we can lend you a bike on a shops, sports pitches, play areas and so school or college, travelling to toddler groups, day clubs, shopping, health short term basis so you can try before you decide to buy (both pedal and much more. appointments, or visiting friends and family. They will work with you to put electric bikes are available - a refundable deposit is required). together a travel pack that’s relevant for you. We have a selection of maps, Your travel plan & events leaflets and timetables to accompany the information provided in this leaflet. • Cycle training – adult and children’s cycle training is available to give you the skills and confidence to get on two wheels. Travelwest are working with the developers, housing associations and community groups to deliver a series of events and supporting measures and • Accompanied ride – if you’d like to gain more confidence in cycling a materials to help you travel more easily. route we can accompany you. This leaflet is one of the first steps and we are planning to host activities and • Dr Bike – if you already have a bike, but it needs some attention to get it measures to help residents travel more sustainably. Making small changes running smoothly again, our mechanics can give it a once over. They can will help improve your environment, health and air quality, plus you will also provide help and advice on repairs and cycle maintenance. contribute to easing congestion on our roads. If you have any comments or feedback please contact our Travelwest team, details are on the back page. • Family Cycle – An instructor will meet you and your family and take you on a local cycle ride. You will receive FREE cycle helmets and accessories for the whole family. The route and length of cycle ride will be designed to suit Supporting journeys by public transport your requirements. If you don’t have a bike but would like to try this offer, • There are currently two bus stops at Lyde Green Village and one within why not try our loan bike scheme? walking distance at the Bristol and Bath Science Park. • Bus tickets – if you haven’t used a bus for a while, we have a range of

This pack and all the related services and offers have been produced by • A range of free bus tickets are available for residents.

FREE tickets available so you can give it a go and see how useful it can be. the West of Partnership (Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, and South Councils) with funding from the • Car sharing – we can help you find a car sharing buddy. Guide Travel

Department for Transport and in association with developers and housing

associations. • Car clubs – we have offers available to help you join a local car club such September 2016 September as membership deals and discounted drive time. Green Lyde

• Motor cycle training – if you want to get around on two wheels we can provide training to help you gain skills and confidence.

• Bus buddy service – if you’re not familiar with your route. A travel adviser can arrange to go with you the first time you make your journey.

Your neighbourhood - For loan bikes Welcome to your new community Phone: 01454 863 413 Email: [email protected] For route planning, bus tickets, car sharing, car clubs, bus buddy and motorcycle training If you are new to the area or want to find out about council Phone: 0117 352 1105 Email: [email protected] services, please visit www.southglos.gov.uk/welcome For cycle training, accompanied rides, Dr Bike or family cycle training Phone 01454 868 449 or book via the website on For news and updates www.southglos.cyclems.com Follow us on Twitter: @sgloscouncil Offers are valid until March 2017. Find us on Facebook: www.southglos.gov.uk/facebook and will continue to help you Contact us Main switchboard and out of hours: 01454 868 009 Supporting journeys on foot and by bicycle Biggest bike Ride 2013 The URL for the Ashton Court Mansion Project photos on Flickr is: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bristolcouncil/sets/72157632930111with409 your travel choices… Minicom Service: 01454 868 010 We can help you consider new ways to travel • Lyde Green is situated near the Bristol and Bath railway path which is SMS Text Service: 07950 080 111 around the West… Look out for our free family themed travel events coming to your area. An popular for cycling and walking. One Stop Shops: with specially trained council customer care opportunity to speak to our travel experts, have fun with your family and Thinking about the journeys you need to make: • We have a range of promoted walking routes, they vary from short circular officers. Your nearest is at Kingswood One Stop Shop meet some new people within your community. walks to long distance and heritage walks. www.southglos.gov.uk/ Civic Centre, High Street, Kingswood BS15 9TR • Would you try another way to travel but don’t think you have any other health-and-social-care/staying-healthy/getting-active/walking-for- On the doorstep you will be asked to take part in a Travel Trial, don’t forget options? health/promoted-walking-routes/ Library: the libraries have free internet access and a range of to complete and return your form for your chance to win £50 Love to Shop services including access to a growing collection of e-books. Car sharing & car clubs • Would you walk or cycle but not sure where to start? Vouchers. Plus your feedback can help to improve travel in your area. Your nearest library is at Library, Emersons • Car sharing involves commuter and other trips, Way, Emerson Green, South Gloucestershire BS16 7AP • Would you use the bus but don’t know which bus you need, where to We will keep you updated with news and top tips. Plus our Travel Experts where two or more people share a vehicle rather Road Show team 1 2013 - chris bahn.JPG catch it or what time they run? will regularly visit your area to answer all of your travel related questions. than drive separately. Car sharing can save you Sort It Centres: for recycling your household goods. Your • Would you car share but not sure how There is also a website which has lots of useful information about your time and money, plus it’s a great way to meet new nearest Sort It Centre is: Sort It Centre, Carsons people. The Travelwest Car Share Scheme operates it works? new community, roadshow events in your area, competition and prize Road, Mangotsfield, Bristol BS16 9LL in your area and is available for all residents. draw information and much more. Visit www.travelwest.info/gethome Our Travelwest Team are here to help • If you don’t need a car all the time you could Contact our Travelwest Team: answer these questions and put together If you have any questions, need any further information or would like to consider joining a car club. Once you’ve registered E-Mail: [email protected] a travel pack that meets all take-up any of the free offers, contact our Travelwest Team: you can book a car online and just driveaway, and Phone: 01454 868244 your travel needs. you won’t need to worry about the maintenance E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 01454 868244 or insurance. For further information and car club www.travelwest.info/new-developments locations visit www.travelwest.info/car-clubs

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