Week of events to encourage sustainable transport options

Ealing Council is encouraging residents to take part in 'good going' week from Wednesday 15th to 22nd September. This is a series of London-wide events by Transport for London (TfL) aimed at promoting sustainable transport options, such as walking, cycling and using public transport.

"The good going week is part of a wider travel awareness campaign that strives to improve the health and quality of life of Londoners by reducing traffic congestion and vehicle emissions," said Cllr Stephen Sears, Cabinet Member for Transport and Planning.

"Ealing already has a range of initiatives in place to make sustainable transport more accessible and safer for the community. These include the Safer Routes to Schools project, which involves measures to encourage more children to walk, cycle and take public transport to school,and the Cycle Training initiative, which offers professional on-road cycle training to people living and working in Ealing."

Residents who pledge to use safer, healthier and more environmentally-friendly forms of transport will receive a loyalty card as part of the good going campaign. There will be regular prize draws for pledge cardholders starting in November. Pledges can be made online at www.goodgoing.co.uk or by completing a form available from the Council display stand during good going week or the Transport Strategy team on 020 8825 5649.

Yo can visit the Council’s travel awareness display in the courtyard of Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre on Saturday 18th and Monday 20th September from 11am to 2pm each day to pledge your support for the campaign and discover the many sustainable transport options available to you.

More activities and special offers during good going week

WEDNESDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER
Take a two-hour scenic walk in Southall with a group led by Active Ealing members. Meet the group at 10am outside the park entrance at Marnham Field, on the main Greenford Road (opposite Queens Avenue and the shops and café).

THURSDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER
Dr Bike session in Acton Town Square, outside Safeway, from 1pm to 7pm for free cycle maintenance.

SATURDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER
Dr Bike session on the corner of Lady Margaret Road and High Street, Southall, from 11am to 4pm for free cycle maintenance.

SUNDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER
Ealing residents can take part in the London-wide Worth the Walk to Trafalgar Square event. The event starts from Russell Square Gardens, Camden at 11am and you can enjoy live music, entertainment and visit the Ealing Council display on travel awareness. From 3pm, travel to Trafalgar Square for more live music, DJs and stalls.

MONDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER
G-Wiz, the electric 100% emission-free car will be on display at Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre from 11am to 2 pm.

WEDNESDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER
Enjoy a free guided health walk around Greenford from 10am to 12pm today. Meet at Horsenden Farm, Horsenden Lane North, Greenford (a short walk from Perivale Tube and the 297 bus stop).

September 10, 2004