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Walking, Wheeling and Running

Over half of journeys made in the UK are under 2 miles. Can you switch one of your short journeys from driving to walking or wheeling?

 
  • Living Streets offer a great set of tips to try walking 20 minutes a day for its many health benefits #try20
  • Check out the Walk it Ride it website which has a range of Local walking and cycling resources including information about the benefits, training, routes, groups and more
  • Want to get there faster? why not #Runsome of your everyday journeys, errands or commutes

Cycling

  • Build your cycle confidence by booking a free lesson with Cycle North.
  • If you don’t want to buy your own bike just yet, you can either borrow one from a Yorkshire Bank Bike library, or hire a bike by the minute from Leeds City Bikes.
  • Buy an affordable refurbished bike from Leeds Bike Mill or The Bikes College.
  • Learn to fix your bike at the Pedallers Arms bike repair co-operative, or by attending one of Leeds Bike Mill’s maintenance classes.
  • Explore a wealth of information on the Active Leeds website, including casual rides for all abilities, disabled cycling, womens rides and more

Public Transport

  • Use WYMetro’s Journey Planner to find the best route by bus or train
  • Use the YourNextBus website to see exactly when your bus is due – with live updates on bus arrival times across West Yorkshire

  • Join the Excellent Buses Leeds group, who are campaigning to advocate for a better bus service for Leeds
  • Follow the Better Buses for West Yorkshire campaign who are campaigning to bring buses back under public control.

Driving without owning a car

Do you use your car every day, or just occasionally? The average car is parked 95% of the time, so why not save money and space by sharing a vehicle?


  • Save over £1000 per year by sharing your commute with others – Check out West Yorkshire CarShare
  • Use Park and Ride to avoid bringing your car into Leeds City Centre
  • Search for local rental cars using this easy comparison site

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