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Swindon Travel Choices

Swindon Travel Choices aims to make it easier for those living or working
in Swindon to get around without clogging up the road network. We believe
that by giving people proper travel choices, many everyday journeys can be
made by bus, bike and foot rather than by car.

See the Big Arts Day Finale with us You said . . . We did . . .
We’re proud to announce sponsorship As part of our community consultation in 2011 clear concerns
of the spectacular culmination of the were expressed about the safety of using West Swindon
Big Arts Day in Lydiard Park on footpaths and cycletracks after dark especially in the winter. We
Saturday 14 July. The amazing have responded with a project to provide upgraded street lighting
performance will feature a fantastical
machine, right, which will gather along a key link from the Link Centre to Freshbrook and Grange
the winds of Wiltshire to be taken to Park. A total of 27 new lamp posts have been installed using low
Weymouth for a wonderful arts event to energy, low maintenance lights which provide a white light rather
launch the Olympic sailing competition. than an orange or yellow glow.
Members of the Swindon Travel Choices Consultations also highlighted difficulties in navigating round
team will be on site during the day; come West Swindon’s complex network of footpaths and cycle routes.
along and say hello and find out more In response we have been providing new direction signs at key
about the project. www.bigartsday.co.uk locations and we have produced maps showing the range of
routes and links that are available.
Free Cycle Parking West Swindon residents on the route of bus service 19
expressed their frustration that because Sunday services are
Good cycle parking is a proven way of deterring cycle theft. operated by a different bus company to the Monday to Saturday
“Take a Stand” is a scheme that donates free cycle parking stands services there was no comprehensive timetable showing the
for community groups, churches, charities, shops and small entire service. In April we therefore produced a full colour leaflet
businesses. You must install the stands on your own property (you showing the entire service, including a route map and details of
can’t dig up the pavement) in an agreed location. Download an fares. Copies were then distributed to all households along the
application form from www.lifecycleuk.org.uk route (Sparcells, Peatmoor, Nine Elms and Shaw).

Get Cycling Magazine
We have recently published a free magazine
called ‘Get Cycling’ containing loads of useful
tips and information on a range of topics from
buying bikes, maintaining bikes, how to carry
things on two wheels, and where to ride. Pick
up a free copy from bike shops, libraries,
leisure centres and large workplaces or email:
info@ swindontravelchoices.org.uk with your postal address.

NEW Health Walk Evening Walk Fit Group
Why not join the new Toothill health walk? This free walking group Enjoy lighter evenings, get out,
is led by trained volunteers and walks for 40 minutes every Tuesday
morning, followed by refreshments. Meet at Toothill Community get fit and make new friends
Centre at 10.00am. Phone 01793 465413 for more information or
e-mail: [email protected] Led by an instructor and walked at a
brisk pace (moderate fitness levels needed)
New Swindon Cycle Map Thursday 7.00pm – 8.00pm
An updated version of the popular Swindon cycle map is now
available free of charge from libraries and bike shops across From The Link Centre
Swindon. As well as showing the town’s comprehensive network
of cycle tracks and paths, the new version shows routes out to SPECIAL PRICE for July and August
Marlborough and the Cotswold Water Park. There is also a time, £2.50 (non-Swindon card holders)
distance and calorie calculator to show how easy it is to cycle to
many different locations. The new version can be downloaded £2.00 (Swindon card holders)
from www.swindontravelchoices.org.uk

Navigating North and FREE PEDOMETER to New Walkers
West Swindon Go to www.getwalking.org/swindon
High resolution maps clearly showing to find and download local walking routes
cycling and walking routes throughout
the two areas have been published For more information, phone 01793 465413
recently by Swindon Link magazine
and are available free of charge at
North and West Swindon Libraries, and
also Central Library.

Interact with us: Facebook: Swindon Travel Choices Twitter: @Swindon_Travel
www.swindontravelchoices.org.uk e-mail: [email protected]

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