Travelling to the College All You Need to Know

TRAVELLING TO THE COLLEGE ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW Cycle, walk, use public transport or drive…there are many different ways to travel to our campuses in Alloa, Falkirk, Raploch and Stirling.

This leaflet outlines some key information to help you plan your journey. WALK OR CYCLE 1The College encourages students to walk or cycle to college – both benefit your health and the environment and best of all they’re free! Facilities for walkers and cyclists at each campus include: Alloa and Falkirk Campuses – Secure cycle lockers, bicycle stands, changing facilities Raploch Campus – Bicycle stands, changing facilities, Nextbike hire scheme Stirling Campus – Secure cycle lockers, bicycle stands, changing facilities, Nextbike hire scheme To access a secure cycle locker, please contact the welcome desk at any campus. For more information on the Nextbike Hire Scheme, please visit www.nextbike.co.uk/en/stirling

USEFUL WEBSITES http://www.cyclestreets.net/ A useful tool to help you plan your cycling route. http://www.thehelix.co.uk/things-to-do/activities/cycling Information on cycling routes across the Falkirk District. http://scotbug.com/ForthValleyCollege/bug-signup/ Connect with fellow cyclists and get info on cycling related issues and events. BUS OR TRAIN 2Travelling by bus or train is environmentally friendly and can reduce the stress and issues which can arise from driving. For the latest info on bus and train routes or time tables visit www.firstgroup.com www.nationalrail.co.uk You can also download the free SEStranbus app for live bus times and departures throughout South East Scotland. For more information visit www.bustrackersestran.co.uk

WEEKLY TICKETS We strongly advise that you purchase a weekly ticket – these offer the best value for money and importantly the cost of a weekly ticket is the maximum funding you are entitled to if you are in receipt of a travel allowance through your bursary (NC Students only). If you buy daily tickets, you may end up out of pocket. You can also use it throughout the week for visiting friends, travelling to your part-time job - the choice is yours. Current prices* for weekly tickets are: +

ZONES * Prices as of June 2016 and correct £ 17.90 22.90 32.00 42.40 at time of publishing.

In order to purchase the discounted weekly tickets, you will need to apply for a FirstStudent ID Card – visit http://www.firstgroup.com/students/scotlandeast/idcard.php YOUNG SCOT NATIONAL ENTITLEMENT CARD (NEC) If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 years old you can also use a Young Scot National Entitlement Card (NEC) to get cheaper travel including: • One third off adult single fares on buses all over Scotland. • A free Scottish Youth Railcard, giving you 50% off weekly or monthly tickets and up to one-third off single or return fares within Scotland. • Two free return ferry journeys to the mainland if you live on an island. To find out how to get your card, visit the Young Scot Website at young.scot/the-young-scot-card

DRIVING BY CAR

3There are many services online for directions to our campuses like Google maps, AA and RAC route planners. Car parking is available across all our campuses, but please be aware this is limited. Parking maps are available on the college website. When using our car parks, please adhere to our Car Park Management Policy and only park in designated car parking bays. Please note there is a 10mph speed limit within the campus grounds. Our Alloa, Falkirk and Stirling Campuses have charging points for electric vehicles. CAMPUS ADDRESSES

ALLOA CAMPUS RAPLOCH COMMUNITY CAMPUS Devon Road Forth Valley College Alloa Drip Road FK10 1PX Stirling FK8 1RD

FALKIRK CAMPUS STIRLING CAMPUS Grangemouth Road Drip Road Falkirk Stirling FK2 9AD FK8 1SE

For more information on travelling to the college visit www.forthvalley.ac.uk/contacts/getting_here