RIVACRE DEVELOPMENT SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INFORMATION DOCUMENT March 2018 RIVACRE DEVELOPMENT - SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INFORMATION PACK 2 Rivacre Development RIVACRE DEVELOPMENT - SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INFORMATION PACK 3 DELETE THIS: - Maps copyright OK - Change development name from Rivacre to WELCOME TO confirmed name - Latest site map drawing RIVACRE AT ELLESMERE PORT required showing bus stop - Page X – P4 Ellesmere Port is a town and port in Cheshire, England, at the base of the Wirral. The town had a population of - 61,325 in 2016. As well as a service sector economy, the town has retained large industries including Stanlow oil refinery, a chemical works and the Vauxhall Motors car factory. There are also a number of tourist attractions: the National Waterways Museum, the Blue Planet Aquarium and Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet. The town is advantageously placed, lying between the cities of Liverpool and Chester with easy access by bus, rail and cycling. Rivacre offers real travel choices: » A local bus network » Rail station within a 20 minute walk » Local shops within a 20 minute walk » Regular rail and bus services to Chester and Liverpool » Motorway network less than 5 minutes by motor vehicle » Liverpool and Chester cities under 20 minutes by motor vehicle » North Wales under 15 minutes by motor vehicle RIVACRE DEVELOPMENT - SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INFORMATION PACK 4 BY FOOT Did you know? This map shows you the areas that can be reached by walking Cheshire West & Cheshire Council are due to upgrade an existing footpath close to To see what facilities are available in these areas, see the local facilities map on page 12. Walking is one of the the development which will benefit most simple, easy and reliable ways to get around. See the map below for approximate distances from the residents. For the latest information visit: development. www.mbeconstruction.ltd/rivacre The benefits of walking: » Burns nearly as many calories as jogging the same distance; » Is a low impact exercise, so won’t stress your knees; » Good for your heart and lungs; » Great for strengthening muscles, bones and joints; » Reduces the risk of stroke; » Improves your mood and boosts self-esteem; » Helps you maintain flexibility and co-ordination as you get older; and » Provides valuable links to services and facilities, including shops, schools, rail and bus stops. RIVACRE DEVELOPMENT - SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INFORMATION PACK 5 BY BICYCLE Did you know? This map shows you the areas that can be reached by cycling » You can now plan cycle journeys at www.cyclestreets.net and Why spend time and money in the gym when you can build exercise into each day by cycling to work, the www.google.co.uk/maps; station or the shops? Various studies have shown that regular physical exercise reduces the risk of mortality*. » Overpool and Little Sutton railway Take a look at the cycle hire scheme offered exclusively to residents on page 10. stations are less than a 10 minute bike ride away; and » Merseyrail offers free cycle storage at all stations on the network * Source: Cycling and Health: What’s the evidence? Cycling England. The benefits of cycling: » Is one of the quickest ways to get about in urban conditions; » Allows you to take short cuts, avoid traffic and make sure you always arrive on time; » Provides a valuable, hassle-free connection to local railway stations; » Reduces your risk of developing a range of preventable illnesses; » Saves money on travel expenses; and » Makes you feel great! RIVACRE DEVELOPMENT - SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INFORMATION PACK 6 TRAVELLING BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT Did you know? You can save money using public transport instead of car or second car! Rivacre residents are served by The Wirral line which has seen major upgrades over » Saves you money; Visit www.merseyrail.org.uk, www.travelline.info, the last year including refurbished » Avoids parking hassles: www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk for: platforms in the Liverpool area. » Removes driving stress; » Allows you to relax; » Timetables; New Trains » Enables you to work during the journey; » Route maps: » Offers a traffic free route (rail); » Maps of where to get on or off the bus: New state-of-the-art trains (pictured) will » Benefits from priority links, where available (bus); » Example fares; be introduced on to the Merseyrail » Helps reduce congestion in Ellesmere Port; and » Current money saving offers; and network by 2020 replacing the current » Is kinder to the environment. » Journey planners. fleet which is approaching 40 years old. The trains will be owned locally, and publically, with the £460 million project managed by Merseytravel on behalf of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. RIVACRE DEVELOPMENT - SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INFORMATION PACK 7 BY PUBLIC BUS Need more information to help plan your journey? The nearest bus stops to Rivacre are located on Chester Road and Rivacre Road and can be reached in approximately 20 minutes on foot Visit: www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or www.traveline.info for: A number of bus services call at the surrounding area providing regular connections to Liverpool, Chester, Ellesmere Port to name but a few. » Timetables; » Route maps; The majority of the bus services operate a regular service, meaning up to 8 buses per hour call at the local bus » Maps of where to get on and off stops. Liverpool can be reached in approx. 38 minutes and Chester in approximately 35 minutes. the bus; » Fares; and » Latest updates. The table below summarises the buses that service Chester Road and Rivacre Road bus stops Service Route Summary Frequency First Bus Weekdays / To Last Bus Weekdays / From Bus Service s 1, 2 & 272 Chester - Ellesmere Port - Chester – 0523 Chester – 2335 1 20 mins. » Nearest stop Chester Road Birkenhead – Liverpool Liverpool – 0624 Liverpool – 2335 » Distance 1km » 20 minutes by foot Chester - Ellesmere Port Chester – 0627 Chester – 2019 2 30 mins. – Liverpool Liverpool – 0635 Liverpool - 2051 Bus Service 7 Seacombe Dr - Ellesmere Rivacre Valley – N/A Rivacre Valley – 1732 » Nearest stop Rivacre Road Port - Naylor Road - 30 mins. 7 Ellesmere Port - 0730 Ellesmere Port - 1745 » Distance 1.5km Rivacre Brow » 20 minutes by foot Ellesmere Port - Hooton Neston – 0830 Neston – 1808 272 1 hour* – Neston Ellesmere Port - 0817 Ellesmere Port - 1715 * Variable – please see latest timetable. RIVACRE DEVELOPMENT - SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INFORMATION PACK 8 BY TRAIN Did you know? Rivacre is served by the Wirral rail line. It can be reached in 20 minutes by walking or less than 8 minutes The Rivacre development is situated by cycling. Both Overpool and Little Sutton stations are under 2km away. within the Cheshire West and Chester council boundary the local rail network is operated by Merseyrail. To Liverpool, West Kirby, New Brighton Local train station benefits For more information on timetables, To Chester Hooton Station route maps, fares, and season tickets, » Real-time information & help point please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or » Ticket machines Little Sutton Station www.merseyrail.org. » Shelter » Telephone Overpool Station » CCTV Overpool Train Station » Secured cycle parking (8 spaces*) To Ellesmere Port » Postcode CH66 3LW Summary of key services from Overpool and Little Sutton Train Stations » Distance 1.9km » 5 minutes by car » 8 minutes by bicycle Destination Typical Journey Time Frequency (weekday / peak) » 24 minutes by foot Ellesmere Port 4 mins. 2 per hour Chester 24 mins. 2 per hour Little Sutton Train Station Birkenhead 29 mins. 2 per hour » Postcode CH66 1NU Liverpool 32 mins. 2 per hour » Distance 1.3km » 5 minutes by car New Brighton 58 mins. 2 per hour » 8 minutes by bicycle » 20 minutes by foot West Kirby 1 hour 12 mins. 2 per hour * Little Sutton station only. RIVACRE DEVELOPMENT - SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INFORMATION PACK 9 CAR SHARING Did you know? Are you wasting hundreds of pounds a year on fuel by driving alone? Find more information about car sharing schemes in the Cheshire area by visiting : If there are no public transport services to your destination or it is too far to walk or cycle, it is still easy to save www.travelcheshire.co.uk/drive/car-share money by car sharing. You can car share for commuting, business, shopping, personal or any other trips. Join a Scheme Car sharing is where two or more people share a car together, cutting the cost of fuel, parking and the stress of driving. You don’t even need to have your own car, as many drivers are happy to give a lift in exchange for a To join a car sharing scheme, find a lift or contribution to the journey’s fuel costs. offer to share your ride, take a look at one of the following sites: Some workplaces even set up their own car sharing schemes for staff, so why not ask your employer if they could follow suit? Liftshare: www.liftshare.com/uk BlaBlaCar: www.blablacar.co.uk GoCarShare: www.gocarshare.com RIVACRE DEVELOPMENT - SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INFORMATION PACK 10 RESIDENT CYCLE HIRE SCHEME Where can I hire a bicycle? Why not use a rental bicycle offered exclusively to residents of Rivacre? The rental bike hub is located near the entrance close to Rivacre Road. Rivacre residents enjoy an innovative and fun way to get around on a bike without the hassle of bike ownership with a bike rental scheme powered by App-Bike*. Bikes can be accessed from a bike rental location and rented How much does it cost? for any duration. Simply return the bike to any same location when you are finished. Pricing is detailed in the pricing page of the website or subscriptions area in the How does it work? app. Pricing is dependent on which level of type of subscription you sign up to. Charges are designed around frequency of use to offer you the best value that is 1.