Sustainable Travel Information

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1 Sustainable Travel Information You have chosen a new home that boasts great commuter links, with an array of local shops and services including restaurants, nurseries and schools, all within easy reach. Public transport provides connectivity to Ironbridge, Telford, the surrounding towns / villages and further afield to the likes of Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.

2 Sustainable Travel Information Your development is surrounded by open fields, making it a perfect place to explore and you have a choice of local shops and restaurants all within a 10 minute walk. No matter how you choose to get around and familiarise yourself with your new home, 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 haycoprisetravel@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.

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: Walk or cycle to the shops; Leave the car behind for short journeys; Walk or cycle with your children to school. Haycop Rise benefits from being located near to Dale End Park, with picturesque walks and nearby cycle paths; make time to explore and enjoy your local area: 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 wide spread, 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 and train are cost effective, relaxed and more sustainable than using a car. Local bus services are provided at great expense to ensure communities have access to convenient, regular and cost effective service provision. Whether you are travelling into Telford, commuting to work in Birmingham or journeying by train further afield, public transport is definitely worth considering.

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: 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 as 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 social, 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 likeminded 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-you-go basis, without the expense of servicing, insurance, tax and ongoing repairs. The benefit of utilising these car club schemes are 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. 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 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: Shropshire Council provide a Travel and Street information page that provides links and information about local services, cycling and walking. Telford and Wrekin Council in partnership with Shropshire Council promote Carshare Shropshire and Telford this provides a platform that allows people to register and share their car journeys. Traveline is a website that helps identify the most direct journey options when using bus, rail, coach and ferry services in the UK. Arriva provides bus services 9 and 18 currently from The Square in Broseley and these services run to Wolverhampton and Telford. The National Rail website provides up to date nationwide train service route and timetable information. Co-wheels is a public access car club, where members can pre-book cars online or over the phone, to help reduce car ownership within the UK. Sustrans is a leading UK charity enabling people to travel by foot, bike or public transport for more of the journeys we make every day. The Ramblers are an association of people and groups who come together to both enjoy walking and other outdoor pursuits. bikeability.org.uk Bikeability is cycling proficiency designed to give the next generation the skills and confidence to ride their bikes on today s roads.

11 Bus Services Service Bus Routes Frequency Mon - Fri Sat (not Christmas) Sun / Bank Hol Mon 9 Wolverhampton Bus Station to Telford Nearest Bus Stop The Square to the south west of the site Services run at regular intervals throughout the day, with the first service departing at 06:31 and the last service arriving back at 19:01 Services run Saturdays with the first service departing at 07:31 and the last service arriving back at 19:06 No Service on Sunday Bank Holiday - The first service departs at 07:31 and the last service arrives back at 19:06 9 Telford to Wolverhampton Bus Station Nearest Bus Stop The Square to the south west of the site Services run at regular intervals throughout the day, with the first service departing at 08:13 and the last service arriving back at 20:43 Services run Saturdays with the first service departing at 08:33 and the last service arriving back at 20:43 No Service on Sunday Bank Holiday - The first service departs at 08:33 and the last service arrives back at 20:43 18 Telford to Much Wenlock via Madeley, Ironbridge & Broseley Nearest Bus Stop The Square to the south west of the site Services run irregularly throughout the day, with the first service departing at 11:09 and the last service arriving back at 15:09 Services run Saturdays with the first service departing at 09:09 and the last service arriving back at 15:09 No Service on Sunday Bank Holiday - The first service departs at 09:09 and the last service arrives back at 15:09 Please note - Information is for guidance only as this is a summary from the Arriva website as of 08/03/2016. For the most up to date travel information and timetables, please visit your community travel information website detailed above.

12 Train Services Services Train Routes Telford Central Service frequencies from this station vary throughout the day. The station is located approximately 8 miles north of the site within the centre of Telford. Trains from this station serve a number of regional destinations, these include Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury and Birmingham. Trains operating from this station: Arriva Trains Wales Birmingham International, Aberystwyth, Pwllheli and Holyhead London Midland Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury Virgin Trains Shrewsbury Typically throughout the day there are approximately three trains per hour to London with a duration of 2 hours to 2 and a half hours, one per hour to Aberystwyth and three trains per hour to Birmingham. Please note - Information is for guidance only as this is a summary from the National Rail website as of 08/03/2016. For the most up to date travel information and timetables, please visit your community travel information website detailed above.

13 Local Services The small town of Broseley benefits from a wide selection of local amenities and services that are all within walking and cycling distances, these include: 1. Playgrounds/Recreational Areas 2. Nurseries 3. Schools/Colleges Haycop Rise 4. Library 5. Doctors Surgeries 6. Local Tennis Club 7. Dentist 8. Place of Worship Local supermarket / Post Office Public House & Restaurant 1 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 Connectivity Bus Service Provision: The nearest bus stops to the development site are situated at the following locations: The Square to the south west of the site Ironbridge Road adjacent to St Marys Close north west of the site. The bus services that stop at the aforementioned locations are operated by Arriva and are known as Services 9 and 18. Train Service Provision: The nearest train station is: Telford Central Station which is located approximately 8 miles to the north of the site within the centre of Telford. Haycop Rise The train services that run from the above location are operated by London Midland, Virgin Trains and Arriva Trains Wales which provide connectivity to the surrounding area and nationally via Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street stations. For further information, please visit your community travel Information website at the address detailed above.