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Travel
Did you know that if everyone did one less car journey per week and instead walked, cycled, took public transport or shared a lift it would reduce car traffic by at least 10% resulting in cleaner air, less noise and more space to play? Walking or CyclingCycling and particularly walking are sustainable ways of travel, providing free exercise on your way to another goal. Both are real alternatives to the car as more than a quarter of all car journeys are less than 2 miles long. To find out more about walking or cycling visit:Sustrans West Berks council website: cycling in West Berkshire including Newbury and Thatcham cycle routes West Berks Council website: walking strategy including Thatcham walking maps Taking the busBuses run regularly between Thatcham and Newbury (up to every 15 minutes), Thatcham and Reading (up to every 30 mins) and to other local locations. There are 2 bus companies operating in the Thatcham area (Newbury buses and Weavaway Travel). Taking the trainTrains run regularly between Thatcham and Newbury and Thatcham and Reading, the journey is quicker than that by car (7 minutes by train from Thatcham to Newbury and 22 minutes from Thatcham to Reading) and you travel alongside the attractive Kennet and Avon Canal and get a bit of exercise at each end. Share a liftIf your commute is not practical by bike, bus or train, there is still the option to share a lift for all or some of your commute. Reduce your CO2 when travellingTo find out about what else you can do to reduce your travel carbon footprint and save money, visit National Energy Foundations - Eco Travelling |
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