Sustainable Travel Information

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1 Sustainable Travel Information You have chosen a new home that boasts great commuter links and an array of local services including restaurants, schools, doctors surgeries, shops and recreational areas all within easy reach. Public transport provides connectivity to Nottingham city centre and the surrounding towns /suburbs and further afield to the likes of Derby and Leicester. Sustainable travel, such as walking and cycling, is a great way to incorporate physical activities into your lifestyle and has a positive impact on your health and wellbeing. Sustainable modes of transport are also a great way to save money and raises social contacts within the area you live.

2 Sustainable Travel Information Woodhouse Park has excellent access links, making it a perfect place to explore. You have a choice of local shops and restaurants all within a 15 minute walk, so no matter how you choose to get around and familiarise yourself with your new home and its surroundings, this pack includes information that will help you choose the mode of sustainable travel that is right for you. For more information, please see the Documentation section at the back of this pack. Alternatively please visit your community travel information website, at the address detailed above, for links to informative content and access to up-to-date public transport timetables. You also have a Travel Plan Coordinator who is able to answer any questions you may have regarding sustainable travel. They will be your main point of contact and are available via the details below: Hannah Weston woodhouseparktravel@developereyes.co.uk

3 Travelling by Foot & Bike It is generally considered that for distances under 2km, walking offers the greatest potential to replace short car journeys. Whereas for journeys under 5km, cycling is a viable alternative to using a car. Walking is a great way to get and stay healthy. Stepping outside your front door and making the decision to walk rather than taking any other form of transport can be one of the most rewarding decisions you make. Taking the time to explore your new surroundings is a great way to start and this pack will help you find your way around. Cycling is no different, whether you choose to pop out with a friend, partner or your children, the information in this pack will help you find out what there is to explore in the local area. Nottingham City Council provides a Citycard Cycle Hire service which is available at various locations across the city. The information, cost and hire locations can be found at

4 Travelling by Foot & Bike The health benefits of regular exercise are well documented. Regular walking and cycling, like most aerobic activities, is good for you because cardiovascular exercise strengthens the heart and lungs, increasing overall fitness. Making sustainable travel a lifestyle choice will help you work towards improving the quality of your health and wellbeing. Think of ways you can include walking and cycling into your daily routine such: walk or cycle to the shops leave the car behind for short journeys walk or cycle with your children to school. Woodhouse Park benefits from being located on the periphery of Nottingham City Centre, with picturesque walks and cycle paths nearby; make time to explore and enjoy your local area for example: take the dog for longer more scenic walks walk or cycle regular routes with a friend go for a stroll with family or friends after dinner. For more information please see the Documentation section at the back of this pack, alternatively please visit your community travel information website, at the address detailed above.

5 Travelling by Public Transport If we all swapped one car journey a week, every week, to a more sustainable way of travelling, car traffic levels would reduce by at least 10%. The face of public transport is changing for the better. Connectivity is improving and more care and attention is being taken to make public transport a more pleasant place to travel. Dedicated bus lanes and roads are becoming more widespread, enabling bus services to move more freely. Train services are regularly reviewed to meet passenger requirements and technological improvements mean journey times are reducing. This progress makes public transport more convenient, accessible and financially viable than ever before. With the cost of motoring escalating, public transport looks an even more compelling alternative. Journeys by bus, tram and train are cost effective, relaxed and more sustainable than using a car. Local bus and tram services are provided at great expense to ensure communities have access to convenient, regular and cost effective service provision. Whether you are travelling into Derby, commuting to work in Nottingham city centre or journeying by train further afield, public transport is definitely worth considering. Please note, the Nottingham tram system has been extended to allow for an even larger network.

6 Travelling by Public Transport Making the decision to walk to a bus stop and leave your car at home is the first step to making a fundamental change to how you travel and the benefits can be far reaching for example: reduced pressure on local highway capacity, particularly at peak travel times cutting carbon emissions and their contribution to climate change reducing pressure on parking facilities improving local air quality reducing noise pollution. These changes not only reduce congestion on the road and help reduce the impact car usage has on the environment but the fundamental changes to our health are significant, not only for us but for future generations. Integrating public transport into our travel routines can help us achieve recommended daily physical activity levels. These improvements to how we live our lives can provide compelling health benefits. Time spent on public transport gives you the opportunity to listen to some music, catch up on your favourite programmes via your smart phone or simply read a good book. These activities offer you valuable time to do something you enjoy rather than spending time stuck in traffic and increasing your stress levels. Cultural change does not happen overnight but, with your help, we can all benefit. For more information please see the Documentation section at the back of this pack. Alternatively please visit your community travel information website, at the address detailed above, where you will also be able to view the most up-to-date public transport information.

7 Travelling by Car Single occupancy vehicle use is the most unsustainable way to travel. These journeys cause significant environmental damage whilst being responsible for most of the congestion on our roads. Single occupancy vehicle use is the most environmentally damaging, expensive and unhealthy way we can travel. Often it is a necessity but by applying some thought to how we travel and by planning whether our journeys can be completed in a more sustainable manner, we can identify journeys that could be made more cost effectively and more sustainably. Despite best intentions, for the vast majority of people car journeys will remain their only option, although a cultural change is happening and single occupancy vehicle travel, over time, will decline. In fact, the National Travel Survey as completed by the Department of Transport highlights this very point. If a car journey is your best option there are still many things you can do to make necessary journeys as cost-effective as possible and make them more sustainable, please see overleaf for some of the options that are available to you. For further information please see the Documentation section at the back of this pack, alternatively please visit your community travel information website, at the address detailed above.

8 Travelling by Car Car sharing Sharing your car journeys is a fantastic way to be sustainable, whilst retaining the flexibility of car travel. It is sociable, reduces the need for additional cars to be on the road and is far cheaper than single occupancy vehicle use. A number of websites are available that link like-minded individuals who want to car share and provides a platform that enables you to plan your journeys and decide who you want to share your journey with, whilst sharing the cost. Car clubs Car clubs are a great alternative to owning a car. Car club members have access to a car on a pay-as-yougo basis, without the expense of servicing, insurance, tax and ongoing repairs. The benefit of utilising these car club schemes is that car use has been planned for and more often than not has been identified as being absolutely necessary. This clearly demonstrates that users take the time to plan their journeys, which is a fundamental step towards being more sustainable. Park and ride Many councils provide park and ride schemes with the aim of reducing congestion in areas where congestion and pollution are the most problematic. Nottingham City Council provides a number of park and ride services within Nottingham and the nearest to Woodhouse Park is Phoenix Park. These schemes are usually cost-effective and vastly reduces the ritual of driving round in circles trying to find parking spaces. These small changes you can make towards being more sustainable do have positive, far reaching benefits. If you have exhausted all other options and a single occupancy car journey is the only option you still have the choice to help reduce congestion in busy town/city centres, whilst improving your health and wellbeing; by parking a little further away from your destination than you would usually do and walk the extra distance. If your journey must be by car, taking the time to think about how you might travel more sustainably is the first step to a cultural change that will not only improve our lives but the lives of future generations.

9 Documentation Please find enclosed details of local bus services, information relating to local rail provision and supporting documentation that promotes your sustainable travel options: Sustainability Statement Well designed and considered developments are sustainable, efficient and economical. Communities are created with residents in mind and significant investment is made to meet their needs. It is this philosophy that we want to continue into the management of these sites and our working practices. Our vision of sustainability is based on the following concepts: Embrace technology and the benefits it brings. Communication does not always need to be by post, documents do not always need to be printed, meetings are not always essential. Think before you travel. Are those miles necessary? Simple questions that have far reaching benefits. Learn from innovation and be open to new technology and working practices. Take time to understand new products, systems and procedures that provide sustainable efficiency. Promote innovation and challenge convention in all its forms. The development, construction and travel management sectors are encouraged to embrace sustainable design, transport planning and energy implementation. Through a cultural transference of knowledge and a greater empathy and understanding, we can help promote the benefits that can be achieved and learn how to utilise a more considered approach. These concepts are ones that we promote and actively encourage our customers and suppliers to follow. Together we are able to make a difference.

10 Websites Please see below a list of websites that provide information that may just inspire you to be more sustainable: walk 4 life part of the Change 4 Life campaign A walking route planner UK national charity for pedestrian and public spaces Matches cyclists using the same route so they can cycle together National cycling charity website Website for national bike week Page on NHS website detailing the health & fitness benefits of cycling Bus timetable and travel information for the East Midlands Nottingham City Transport is a bus operator who provide services within your area, their website provides up-to-date route and timetable information The Nottingham Express Transit provides up-to-date information on Nottingham s Tram network Car sharing website Car sharing website Advice from the AA on economical driving, aiming to reduce energy use (fuel consumption), Co 2 emissions and pollution Provides advice on getting better car driving fuel economy. Includes a fuel calculator and information on alternative fuels This will provide route details for private vehicles as well as public transport and walking Use of Social Media sites for additional information and A useful Resource is The Big Wheel ethos is helping residents and businesses to get around Nottingham sustainably.

11 Bus Services Service Bus Routes Frequency Mon - Fri Sat (not Christmas) Sun / Bank Hol Mon L3 Strelley QMC Nottingham Frequency approximately every hour. First service 09:39. Last service 15:39. Frequency approximately every hour. First service 09:39. Last service 15:39. No Service. W3 Nottingham Business Park Nottingham Frequency varies. First service 15:41. Last service 18:15. No Service. No Service. L33 Bulwell Queens Medial Centre Frequency varies. First service 06:23. Last service 17:58. Frequency varies. First service 07:38. Last service 17:38. No Service. 77 Cinderhill Strelley Aspley Lane City Daytime frequency every 6 mins. Evening frequency every 15 mins. First service 06:19. Last service 23:33. Daytime frequency every 7-8 mins. Evening frequency every 15 mins. First service 06:19. Last service 23:33. Daytime frequency every 15 mins. Evening frequency every 30 mins. First service 08:53. Last service 22:58. 77C Cinderhill Strelley Aspley Lane City Four services a day only at 05:17, 05:47, 23:51 and 00:21. Four services a day only at 05:17, 05:47, 23:51 and 00:21. Three services a day only at 06:47, 07:47 and 23:31. N77 City Aspley Lane Strelley Cinderhill Friday only at 01:10, 02:10 and 03:10. Three services only at 01:15, 02:15 and 03:15. No Service. 78 Strelley Broxtowe Nuthall Road City Daytime frequency every 15 mins. Evening frequency every mins. First service 07:07. Last service 23:11. Daytime frequency every 15 mins. Evening frequency every mins. First service 07:05. Last service 23:15. Daytime frequency every 30 mins. Evening frequency every 60 mins. First service 09:47. Last service 23:15. Please note - Information is for guidance only as this is a summary from the Nottingham City Transport website as of 03/06/2016. For the most up to date travel information and timetables, please visit your community travel information website detailed above.

12 Train and Tram Services Services Train Routes This station is served by East Midlands Trains. It has sheltered storage for 94 bikes, 512 car park spaces and is well served by local bus services and the Tram Network. Nottingham Station This station offers regular connections to London, Liverpool, Leeds, Norwich, Cardiff Central and stations in between. Trains run daily from this station approximately every 10 minutes Monday-Saturday and approximately every minutes on Sundays. Bulwell Station This station is served by East Midlands Trains. It has sheltered storage for 24 bikes, 70 car park spaces and is well served by local bus services and the Tram Network. This station offers connections to Nottingham and Mansfiled Woodhouse. Trains run daily from this station approximately every 30 minutes Monday-Saturday and approximately every minutes on Sundays. Nottingham Express Transit Nottingham hosts a tram network which links parts of the City. The tram runs from Hucknall (near to the M1 junction 27) and Phoenix Park (just a minute from M1 junction 26) into Nottingham City Centre and on to the train station, with a travelling time of less than 30 minutes from Hucknall into the city centre and only 20 minutes from Phoenix Park. This service runs past a number of Nottingham s prime destinations including Bulwell and the Forest Recreational Ground, Nottingham Trent University, Royal Centre and Nottingham s main shopping areas. Please note - Information is for guidance only as this is a summary from the National Rail website as of 03/06/2016. For the most up-to-date travel information and timetables, please visit your community travel information website detailed above.

13 Local Services Woodhouse Park This area of Nottingham benefits from a wide selection of local amenities and services that are all within walking and cycling distances, these include: 1. Place of Worship 2. School 3. Nursery 4. Doctors Surgery 5. Playing Fields / Parks 6. Local Supermarket / Post Office 7. Local Pub & Restaurant Please note - this is not an exhaustive list and is provided as an example of local amenities and services only, other amenities and services are available.

14 Local Services 1. Place of Worship 2.9 km 58mins St Martha the Housewife (The Hope Centre) 135 Frinton Rd, Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire, NG8 6GR km 52mins Jehovah's Witnesses 21 Flamsteed Rd, Nottingham, NG8 6LR km 46mins Christian Family Centre 88 Strelley Rd, Nottingham, NG8 3AQ School 2.8 km 56mins Djanogly Strelley Academy Helston Drive, Strelley, Nottinghamshire, NG8 6JZ km 74mins Brocklewood Junior School Beechdale Rd, Nottingham, NG8 3AJ km 52mins Westbury School Chingford Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 3BT Nursery 3.3 km 66mins Tick Tock All Stars Day Nursery 7-8 Denton Green, Nottingham, NG8 6GD km 56mins Little Stars Day Nursery 18 Strelley Rd, Nottingham, NG8 3AP km 58mins Brocklewood Primary & Nursery School Fircroft Ave, Nottingham NG8 3AL Doctors Surgery 0.3 km 6mins Khalique Dr A & Partners Doctors Surgery/8 Upminster Dr, Nottingham, NG16 1PT km 64mins Dr H Hollis - Billborough Medical Centre 48 Bracebridge Dr, Nottingham, NG8 4PN km 64mins Bilborough Surgery 112 Graylands Rd, Nottingham, NG8 4FD Playing Fields / Parks 2.5 km 50mins Strelley Recreational Ground Strelley Recreation Ground, Edge Way, NG8 6NA 3.3 km 66mins Broxtowe Country Park Broxtowe, Nottingham, NG8 6QF 3.1 km 62mins Phoenix Adventure Playground Westleigh Road, Broxtowe Estate, Nottingham, NG8 6JX Supermarket / Post Office 2.6 km 52mins Strelley Supermarket Flamsteed Rd, Nottingham, NG8 6LR km 56mins Asda Strelley 40 Strelley Rd, Nottingham, NG8 3AP km 56mins Woodfield Post Office Woodfield Road, Aspley, Nottingham, NG8 6HY 7. Local Pub & Restaurant 0.8 km 16mins Oaks Bar The Nottingham Belfry Hotel, Mellors Way, Nottingham, NG8 6PY km 42mins The Rose Inn Moor Rd, Nottingham, Strelley, NG8 6NH km 6mins Brewers Fayre Old Moor Lodge Mornington Cres, Nottingham, NG16 1QE

15 Connectivity 1. Bus Stop Woodhouse Park 2. Tram Stop 3. Train Station

16 Connectivity 1. Bus Stops 0.4 miles Worklink 3 (W3) Nottingham Business Park (Stop AF07) Lawrence Drive, Nottingham, NG8 6PZ One way service operated by Locallink Service (Nottingham Community Transport) 0.4 miles Locallink (L33) Lawrence Drive, Nottingham, NG8 6PZ 0.3 miles Locallink 3 (L3) (Stop ST16 and ST15) Cranwell Road, Nottingham, NG8 6NU and Barwell Drive, Nottingham, NG8 6LT 0.5 miles Service 78 (Stop ST11) Flamsteed Road, Nottingham, NG8 6LR Operated by Locallink Service (Nottingham Community Transport) Operated by Locallink Service (Nottingham Community Transport) Operated by Nottingham City Transport Nottingham City Transport is a bus operator who provide services within your area, their website provides up-to-date route and timetable information. 0.5 miles Service 77, 77C, N77 (Stop ST09 and Stop ST12) Morris Road, Nottingham, NG8 6NE Operated by Nottingham City Transport 2. Tram Stops 3.1 miles Wilkinson Street Wilkinson St, Nottingham, NG8 5FL 2.0 miles Phoenix Park Phoenix Park and Ride, Nottingham, NG8 6AS Nottingham Express Transit The Nottingham Express Transit provides up-to-date information on Nottingham s tram network. 3. Train Station 5.0 miles Nottingham Train Station Carrington St, Nottingham, NG1 7FG 3.1 miles Bulwell Station Station Rd, Nottingham, NG6 9AE East Midlands Trains Bus timetable and travel information for the East Midlands