Sustainable Travel News

Sustainable travel news

Information on the resources and support available from severn ride and stride

Route 40 – have you tried it?

Do you know about Big Lemon’s no. 40 bus? After First bus’ route changes to the 3 and 4, a need arose to create a new a bus service to keep Avonmouth connected. The service is running from the Brentry Roundabout on Crow Lane, through Henbury and Lawrence Weston to Avonmouth, Farr Street. On schooldays there is also an afternoon school service from St Bede’s School to Cribbs Causeway via Station Road, Henbury. SEE TIMETABLES and route here

Use it or lose it! With funding in place for a limited time, the operator may only be able to continue the service if sufficient numbers use it. This WESTlocal route is an 18 month trial funded by the West of England Combined Authority and delivered in partnership with SevernNET. 

Free bike events

We have a number of free cycling events coming up thanks to funding from National Grid as part of our project “Pedal Power”

Dr Bike sessions

Come along to a free Dr Bike session to get your bike safety checked for free with minor repairs available.

Maintenance courses

We have a number of free maintenance courses coming up to help you learn to fix your own bike. See below

Dr Bike events

Come along to a free Dr Bike session to get your bike safety checked for free with minor repairs available.

• Friday 21st & 28th March 1030-1330 – @ Ambition House, 2 Stile Acres, Lawrence Weston, BS11 0PZ BOOK here.
• Mon 17th Dec – 1000-1300 @ Avonmouth Community Centre, 257 Avonmouth Rd, Avonmouth, Bristol BS11 9EN BOOK HERE

Free Maintenance Courses

Coming soon…

New Regional Cycle Hub planned

Lawrence Weston looks set to benefit from a new regional cycle centre including “A 1km long, 6m wide closed loop cycling track allowing everyone to ride safely on a traffic free circuit, specially designed for youth series sports cycling at a regional and national level.”

The hub would be a place to learn to cycle and develop confidence with opportunities for fitness and wellbeing classes as well. 

Read about the council’s plans here and give your feedback.

Lawrence Weston Rd completed

Sustrans and partners have completed improvement works to Lawrence Weston Road shared-use path, an important part of National Cycle Network Route 41. These improvements offer a whole host of benefits for those who walk, wheel and cycle. See our map to locate NCN 41. 

New lighting has been installed along the route, making the route safer for those travelling at night. The route is also now restricted for motor vehicle access; the path has authorised access only with bollards at both ends. Sustrans has also worked to improve accessibility, removing path barriers in the underpass area. 

Lawrence Weston Road is a valuable commuter route, connecting Lawrence Weston to Cabot Park businesses area and on towards Severn Beach and beyond. Upgrade your commute and give the Lawrence Weston Road path a try!

Free Bike Hire

Borrow a bike for free to either get you started with cycling or make trips to the shops and work

We loan normal bikes for 1 month or e-bikes for 1 week each.

email Sam on sam@sevennet.org or call 07516661801 to reserve a bike.

Ride & Stride – How We Can Help

Creating bespoke Travel Action Plans for your business

Postcode mapping and tailored advice

Signposting to travel related grants, services and initiatives

‘Try before you buy’ bike sessions for your staff

Cycle confidence sessions

Active Travel breakfasts

Bike loans schemes

Workplace Champion training

HGV and cycle awareness