Transport
Transport makes up in the region of 25% of the UK's emissions. It goes without saying that getting around is an important part of our lives, particularly in a rural area. Small changes to our transport choices can save us money and reduce our impact on the environment. In addition planned changes to our infrastructure will also help make significant headway in our community's bid to reduce carbon emissions.
Things you can do now:
Walk or cycle wherever possible
Car share - https://liftshare.com/uk is a great way to find an organise car shares
Using public transport - https://www.traveline.info/ has a great journey planner
Try out an eBike - cycling UK have an excellent guide and local shops such as eDemo Nailsworth can offer test rides
Walk to school - Living Streets offer great tips and guidance on walking to school
If you're changing your car, consider an electric vehicle - 'go ultra low' have a guide to choosing and buying an EV, including grants
We support:
The Wotton, Charfield and Kingswood Greenway Group, which aims to create a safe, traffic-free walking and cycling route to connect Wotton, Charfield and Kingswood, providing a link to a new Charfield railway station.
Find out more about the re-opening of a station at Charfield:
Charfield railway station closed to passengers in 1965 and has been the subject of much debate about re-opening. A business case for re-opening the station is likely to go ahead
Find out more in the Bristol Post's article about seven new train stations for the area. If you're interested, there is also a Facebook page dedicated to re-opening a station at Charfield.
Upcoming events:
Public meeting - Transport and electric vehicles (date TBC)
eBike trial #2 (date TBC)
Sign the petition to support the Greenway!
Support the Wotton, Charfield and Kingswood Greenway by signing their petition on change.org:
https://www.change.org/p/gloucestershire-county-council-we-support-the-wotton-charfield-and-kingswood-greenway?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_29005559_en-GB%3A8&recruiter=1206027220&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition
The Wotton, Charfield and Kingswood Greenway Group
The Wotton, Charfield and Kingswood Greenway Group aims to create a safe, traffic-free walking and cycling route to connect Wotton, Charfield and Kingswood, providing a link to a new Charfield railway station.
The group are currently working with Sustrans, the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle, on a detailed route design study.
Read their 2018 newsletter, 2019 newsletter and 2020 newsletter for an update, find out more on their Facebook page or contact they directly at wckgreenway@gmail.com.