getting around

The idea for each topic in Transition Together is that the group works through considering how they can help/compete/support each other to make simple changes that will save them money, and reduce CO2, and to explore how this affects the community and the planet.

This section of the workbook, on transport, covers the following topics;

1. fuel efficient driving
2. get on your bike
3. walk this way
4. take buses and trains
5. to fly or not to fly
6. use car clubs
7. try lift sharing
8. holiday in the UK
9. other ideas the group want to discuss

We’d welcome ideas for online resources that the group may find helpful to supplement the folders, or where you know of great resources, please let us know at together@transitionbh.org

Fuel efficient driving

• Avoid under-inflated tyres, roofracks, extra weight in the boot.
• Aim for smooth acceleration and avoid braking by slowing early.
• Some ideas on the Energy Savings Trust website
• Devon Eco-driving film www.devon.gov.uk/ecodrivingfilm

Cycling routes, training and advice

• Borough of Poole website
• Bournemouth Council Link – getting about in the area
• Dorset County Council site (East Dorset cycling page)
• Dorset Cyclists network
• Sustrans – national network

Walk this way

• Getting About website
• www.walkengland.org.uk – includes the ability to upload your favourite walks
• www.eastdorsetramblers.org.uk – organise a number of walks in company, and campaign
• Living Streets – campaigning for pedestrians
• www.transportdirect.info – journey planning for bikes

take buses and trains

• Wilts and Dorset – Red buses – Poole and East Dorset
• Yellow buses – Bournemouth and surroundings
• First bus – Jurassic coast and West Dorset
• National Express – long distance coaches (and quick between Poole – Bournemouth – Ringwood)
• National Rail enquiries
• Getting about site

To fly or not to fly

• www.planestupid.com lays out the arguments against flying (and the tactics of the aviation lobby)
• Aviation and Climate Change – Parliamentary Research paper (.pdf file)
• BAA – British Airports Authority – see corporate responsibility section

Car Clubs

Rather than owning, taxing, repairing and fuelling that second car

• www.carplus.org.uk charity promoting car sharing and clubs

• car share organisations
  • Common wheels – car at Newfoundland Drive , Poole (social interest company)
  • Rent your neighbour’s car www.whipcar.com (commercial)
  • Van parked at B&Q – Fleetsbridge : www.connectbyhertz.com (commercial)
• standard rental companies – Avis, Enterprise, Hertz

Car Sharing

• share the car and halve the queue
• www.carsharedorset.com 0870 011 1199 – free matching facility
• www.liftshare.com UK based free matching
• www.avego.com - matching lift sharing needs
• or just talk to people at work !

Holidaying in the UK – there is so much variety

• www.nationalparks.gov.uk walk in one of the national parks
• www.syha.org.uk – stay in a scottish youth hostel
• www.landmarktrust.org.uk – stay in a historic building
• www.nationaltrustcottages.co.uk – more historic holiday homes
• www.wwoof.org.uk – work on an organic farm (OK you could do this globally)
• www.greentraveller.co.uk – environmentally friendly holidays
• www.btcv.org.uk – volunteering and learning new skills
• Canal camps – restoring britains waterways

Let us know of any good links you find (or if any of the above ar broken or no good !)