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change1journey

We have our own travel plan called change1journey. Our aim is to reduce journeys by car and encourage more sustainable modes of travel both for journeys to and from work and journeys made on council business.

As one of the largest employers in the district we have a special responsibility to address the environmental impacts of the journeys we create.

We also have a responsibility to work with other employers in the district to encourage them to develop their own travel plans. We must therefore lead by example and change our own habits first.

Our travel plan encourages the use of more sustainable modes of transport and improves the choice of travel options for all council employees and councillors.

change1journey aims to change everyone's travel behaviour and reduce car use for commuting by 11% by 2011. If all employees and councillors change1journey just two or three times a month, we will meet this target.

We acknowledge we have a long way to go in achieving this. The first measures have now been introduced and a solid foundation provided for our travel plan. This has been recognised through the award of a Bronze Award in the 2008 West of England Travel Plan Awards.

You can download our change1journey strategy.

If you need to visit any council-run sites in central Weston-super-Mare you may find our Visitors' travel tips and map helpful:

A4 central Weston-super-Mare travel map - for easy printing

A3 central Weston-super-Mare travel map - for customers who prefer larger print.

For more information contact our Sustainable Travel team.