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== Campaigns ==
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{{Read more|Sustainable transport UK news}}


[http://afreeride.org/ a free ride], campaign for a fairer way to fly
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[http://www.airportwatch.org.uk/ AirportWatch], umbrella organisation which campaigns for a demand management approach to aviation. {{W|AirportWatch}}
== Events ==


[http://www.bettertransport.org.uk/ Campaign for Better Transport], UK advocacy group that promotes better bus and rail services and for supportive policies and for less expenditure on road building. It draws together the views of a wide range of organisations including conservation and environmental groups, community groups and trade unions. {{W|Campaign for Better Transport (United Kingdom)}}
{{Eventlist|location=United Kingdom|keyword=sustrans|year=2023}}


[http://www.livingstreets.org.uk/ Living Streets], campaigns for better streets and public space for people on foot. They have local branches and contacts, and materials to help people campaign locally.
== Networks ==


[http://www.bettertransport.org.uk/save-our-buses Save our Buses], Campaign for Better Transport
* [https://transportactionnetwork.org.uk/ Transport Action Network], a relatively new organisation set up in 2019, which helps to support people and groups press for more sustainable transport in England and Wales. ''added 15:53, 20 April 2021 (UTC)''


== Community rail in the United Kingdom ==
== Resources ==


Community rail in the United Kingdom is the support of railway lines and stations by local organisations, usually through community rail partnerships (CRPs) comprising railway operators, local councils, and other community organisations, and rail user groups (RUGs). Community railways are managed to fit local circumstances recognising the need to increase revenue, reduce costs, increase community involvement and support social and economic development.
=== Video ===


The Association of Community Rail Partnerships (ACoRP) supports its fifty or so member CRPs and also offers assistance to voluntary station friends groups that support their local stations through the station adoption scheme. Since 2005 the Department for Transport has formally designated a number of railway lines as community rail schemes in order to recognise the need for different, more appropriate standards than are applied to main line railway routes, and therefore make them more cost effective. {{W|Community rail}}
{{Video|y4AZoibcom0}}


== Resources ==
''More video:'' LivingStreetsUK channel on [https://www.youtube.com/user/LivingStreetsUK youtube]
*[http://www.bettertransport.org.uk/media/13-dec-reducing-the-need-to-travel Reducing the Need to Travel], a Campaigners’ Guide from Campaign for Better Transport, December 2011
*Ten principles for sustainable management of greenways for people and wildlife from [http://www.sustrans.org.uk/our-services/what-we-do/managing-land-biodiversity-and-wildlife-conservation/ten-principles Sustrans]


{{Appsuk}}
=== How to's ===


[https://faxi.co.uk/ Faxi] Car Sharing software and app, for liftsharing, carpooling & journey sharing
* Checklist for new housing developments from [https://www.transportfornewhomes.org.uk/the-project/checklist-for-new-housing-developments/ transportfornewhomes.org.uk], [https://www.transportfornewhomes.org.uk/ Transport for New Homes], supporting new housing that promotes walking, cycling and public transport and avoids dependence on cars. ''added 13:19, 8 February 2022 (UTC)''


=== Citizens data initiative ===
=== Citizens data initiative ===


Car, bike, train, or walk: how people get to work mapped, [http://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/interactive/2013/feb/01/cycle-drive-work-map-census-2011 theguardian.com], 2011 Census data, including by location
Car, bike, train, or walk: how people get to work mapped, [https://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/interactive/2013/feb/01/cycle-drive-work-map-census-2011 theguardian.com], 2011 Census data, including by location


'''Aviation and climate change'''
'''Aviation and climate change'''


Per person, Britons emit more from flying than any other people else on the planet (603kg per person per year, compared to 434kg for Irish and 275 kg for Americans) while in the UK aviation accounts for 13 per cent of the country's entire climate impact (Source: Green values: consumers and branding - TGI consultants; 13 per cent figure from Gillian Merron in answer to parliamentary question 26 April 2007.) - a figure that is growing fast. <ref>[http://greenpeace.org.uk/media/press-releases/heathrow-delay-exposes-cabinet-split-20081204 Greenpeace], December 4 2008 </ref>
Per person, Britons emit more from flying than any other people else on the planet (603kg per person per year, compared to 434kg for Irish and 275 kg for Americans) while in the UK aviation accounts for 13 per cent of the country's entire climate impact (Source: Green values: consumers and branding - TGI consultants; 13 per cent figure from Gillian Merron in answer to parliamentary question 26 April 2007.) - a figure that is growing fast.<ref>[https://greenpeace.org.uk/media/press-releases/heathrow-delay-exposes-cabinet-split-20081204 Greenpeace], December 4 2008</ref>


=== Maps ===
=== Maps ===
Don't lose you way, [https://dontloseyourway.ramblers.org.uk/ dontloseyourway.ramblers.org.uk] ''added 09:14, 13 February 2020 (UTC)''
Don't lose you way, [https://dontloseyourway.ramblers.org.uk/ dontloseyourway.ramblers.org.uk] ''added 09:14, 13 February 2020 (UTC)''


Interactive [http://www.railmaponline.com/UKIEMap.php historic map] of *every* UK railway line that's ever existed
Interactive [https://www.railmaponline.com/UKIEMap.php historic map] of *every* UK railway line that's ever existed


Our canal & river network [https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network canalrivertrust.org.uk]
Our canal & river network [https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network canalrivertrust.org.uk]


=== Video ===
=== Apps for sustainability ===


{{#widget:YouTube|id=ha7VKDNLHpE}}
[https://faxi.co.uk/ Faxi] Car Sharing software and app, for liftsharing, carpooling & journey sharing


{{#widget:YouTube|id=y4AZoibcom0}}
=== Other resources ===


''More video:'' LivingStreetsUK channel on [http://www.youtube.com/user/LivingStreetsUK youtube]
* [https://www.carfreewalks.org/ Car Free Walks], "community-driven outdoor website" which provides walks free of cars and free of charge. ''added 11:54, 18 December 2020 (UTC)''
* [https://www.bettertransport.org.uk/media/13-dec-reducing-the-need-to-travel Reducing the Need to Travel], a Campaigners' Guide from Campaign for Better Transport, December 2011
* Ten principles for sustainable management of greenways for people and wildlife from [http://web.archive.org/web/20170213030250/http://www.sustrans.org.uk/our-services/what-we-do/managing-land-biodiversity-and-wildlife-conservation/ten-principles Sustrans]
* [https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/active-travel-england Active Travel England - GOV.UK], ''added 08:08, 4 October 2022 (UTC)''


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== Community rail in the United Kingdom ==


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Community rail in the United Kingdom is the support of railway lines and stations by local organizations, usually through community rail partnerships (CRPs) comprising railway operators, local councils, and other community organizations, and rail user groups (RUGs). Community railways are managed to fit local circumstances recognising the need to increase revenue, reduce costs, increase community involvement and support social and economic development.


== News and comment ==
The Association of Community Rail Partnerships (ACoRP) supports its fifty or so member CRPs and also offers assistance to voluntary station friends groups that support their local stations through the station adoption scheme. Since 2005 the Department for Transport has formally designated a number of railway lines as community rail schemes in order to recognise the need for different, more appropriate standards than are applied to main line railway routes, and therefore make them more cost effective. {{W|Community rail}}


'''2020'''
== Campaigns ==


'''Feb 11''' Walkers urged to help save historic footpaths before 2026 deadline <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/feb/11/walkers-urged-to-help-save-historic-footpaths-before-2026-deadline theguardian.com]</ref>
* Buses for every community, [https://takeaction.cpre.org.uk/page/74256/petition/1 takeaction.cpre.org.uk], ''added 09:36, 24 January 2021 (UTC)''...[[Rural sustainability UK]]
* [http://afreeride.org/ a free ride], campaign for a fairer way to fly
* [https://www.airportwatch.org.uk/ AirportWatch], umbrella organisation which campaigns for a demand management approach to aviation. {{W|AirportWatch}}
* [https://www.bettertransport.org.uk/ Campaign for Better Transport], UK advocacy group that promotes better bus and rail services and for supportive policies and for less expenditure on road building. It draws together the views of a wide range of organizations including conservation and environmental groups, community groups and trade unions. {{W|Campaign for Better Transport (United Kingdom)}}
* [https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/ Living Streets], campaigns for better streets and public space for people on foot. They have local branches and contacts, and materials to help people campaign locally.
* [https://www.bettertransport.org.uk/save-our-buses Save our Buses], Campaign for Better Transport


'''Feb 6''' Buses: Government unveils £50m plan to create first all-electric bus town <ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51391764 BBC News]</ref>
== See also ==


'''Jan 26''' [[Brighton]], [[Bristol]], York ... city centres signal the end of the road for cars <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/jan/26/city-entres-end-of-road-for-cars-brighton-bristol-york theguardian.com]</ref>
* [[Sustainable transport activism]]
* [[Climate action UK]]
* [[Cycling UK]]
* [[Localism UK]]
* [[Open spaces UK]]
* [[Road safety UK]]
* [[Rural sustainability UK]]
* [[Sustainable livelihood UK]]
* [[Urban sustainability UK]]


'''2019'''
{{LocaltopicUK}}


[[File:College Green, Bristol - geograph.org.uk - 1586540.jpg|240px|left]]
{{CASwiki UK menu}}
'''Nov 4''' [[Bristol news]]: I applaud Bristol for banning diesel vehicles. But why not ban all private cars? Leo Murray <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/nov/04/bristol-ban-diesel-cars-climate-emergency The Guardian]</ref><br clear=all>


[[File:Declaration of Rebellion at Parliament Square 52.jpg|140px|left]]
'''External links'''
'''Oct 16''' [[Extinction Rebellion]]'s car-free streets showcase the possibility of a beautiful, safe and green future <ref>[http://theconversation.com/extinction-rebellions-car-free-streets-showcase-the-possibility-of-a-beautiful-safe-and-green-future-124924 theconversation.com]</ref><br clear=all>


[[File:Princes Street Gardens.jpg|140px|left]]
* Wikipedia: [[Wikipedia:Environmental impact of aviation in the United Kingdom|Environmental impact of aviation in the United Kingdom]], [[Wikipedia:Transport in the United Kingdom#Trams and light rail|Trams and light rail in the UK]], [[Wikipedia:Category:Walking in the United Kingdom|Walking in the United Kingdom]] (category), [[Wikipedia:Waterways in the United Kingdom|Waterways in the United Kingdom]]
'''Aug 16''' [[Scotland news]]: Dundee's green revolution: council-run charging hubs and electric cabs <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/aug/16/dundee-green-revolution-charging-hubs-electric-cabs-scotland The Guardian]</ref><br clear=all>
* [https://slowways.uk/ Slow Ways], Community Interest Company creating a network of walking routes that connect all of Great Britain's towns and cities. ''added 16:45, 14 April 2021 (UTC)''
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20171006035240/https://acorp.uk.com/ Acorp], National federation of Community rail partnerships
* [https://www.blablacar.co.uk/ BlaBlaCar.co.uk], Carpooling
* [https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/ Canal & River Trust], charitable trust that was set up to look after the waterways of England and Wales. It is expected that the inland waterways currently managed by the Environment Agency will transfer to the trust in 2015. {{W|Canal & River Trust}}
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20160401084630/http://citycarclub.co.uk/ City Car Club], car club operator. Relying upon support from local authorities, City Car Club works in partnership with communities, attempting to supplement existing public transport infrastructure and act as an alternative to conventional car ownership. {{W|City Car Club}}
* [https://www.co-wheels.org.uk/ Co-wheels] car club which operates as a Social Enterprise
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20201111185830/http://www.e-carclub.org/ E-Car]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20160327023423/http://www.etatrust.org.uk/ ETA Trust], environmentally friendly transport
* [https://liftshare.com/uk Liftshare.com]
* [https://www.national-cba.co.uk/ National Community Boats Association], waterway society, which supports community boat projects and encourages more people to access the inland waterways of the UK {{W|National Community Boats Association}}
* [https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ National Rail enquiries], for train journey planning
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20150316141608/http://www.passengerfocus.org.uk:80/ Passenger Focus], independent Passenger Watchdog
* [https://www.ramblers.org.uk/ The Ramblers], formerly known as the Ramblers' Association, is the largest walkers' rights organisation in Great Britain and aims to represent the interests of walkers (or ramblers). It is a charity registered in England and Wales and in Scotland, with around 123,000 members.
* [https://www.traveline.info/ Traveline], impartial and comprehensive information about public transport
* [https://www.walkersarewelcome.org.uk/ Walkers are Welcome], community-led initiative operating in England, [[Scotland]] and [[Wales]]. The scheme promotes towns and communities as 'walker-friendly', based on a number of criteria, aiming to benefit local economies by attracting tourism. {{W|Walkers are Welcome}}
* [https://www.waterways.org.uk/wrg/ Waterway Recovery Group], national co-ordinating body for voluntary labour on the inland waterways of the United Kingdom. {{W|Waterway Recovery Group}}
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20151231141415/http://www.wearefutureproof.org.uk:80/ We Are Futureproof], pushing for new ideas in personal transport


Drifting into the future at 4mph: a rebirth awaits for Britain’s canals, Jan 6 <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/06/rebirth-of-britains-canal-network The Guardian]</ref>
'''References'''
 
'''2018'''
 
Memory lanes: the ramblers trying to save 10,000 lost footpaths, Dec 4 <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/dec/04/memory-lanes-the-ramblers-trying-to-save-10000-lost-footpaths The Guardian]</ref>
 
The young are falling out of love with their cars. It's an opportunity we musn't waste. Aug 8 <ref>[https://www.thealternative.org.uk/dailyalternative/2018/8/11/young-falling-out-of-love-with-cars The Alternative UK]</ref>
 
[[File:Thames sunset.jpg|140px|left]]
[[Climate action UK]]: Transport is UK's most polluting sector as greenhouse gas emissions fall, Feb 6 <ref>[http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/air-pollution-uk-transport-most-polluting-sector-greenhouse-gas-emissions-drop-carbon-dioxide-a8196866.html independent.co.uk]</ref><br clear=left>
 
'''2017'''
 
Owning a car will soon be a thing of the past, John Harris, Oct 23 <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/oct/23/owning-car-thing-of-the-past-cities-utopian-vision The Guardian]</ref>
 
[[File:Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester.jpg|140px|left]]
Mayor of Greater [[Manchester]], Andy Burnham has announced Chris Boardman as Greater Manchester’s first-ever Cycling and Walking Commissioner, Jul 28 <ref>[https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/who-we-are/press-media/greater-manchester-s-first-ever-cycling-and-walking-commissioner livingstreets.org.uk]</ref><br clear=left>
 
[[File:Milleniumbridge2.JPG|140px|left]]
[[London news]]: London mayor considers pay-per-mile road pricing and ban on new parking, Jun 20 <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/jun/20/london-mayor-considers-pay-per-mile-road-pricing-and-ban-on-new-parking The Guardian]</ref><br clear=left>


[[File:Brighton1.jpg|140px|left]]
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Solar-charged electric buses set to hit the streets of [[Brighton]] and Hove, Apr 26 <ref>[http://www.theargus.co.uk/business/15244835.Solar_charged_electric_buses_set_to_hit_the_streets_of_Brighton_and_Hove/ theargus.co.uk]</ref><br clear=left>
 
Scant evidence that road schemes produce economic benefits, but they increase traffic dramatically and damage the countryside, Mar 20 <ref>[http://www.cpre.org.uk/media-centre/latest-news-releases/item/4550-case-for-tripling-roads-budget-based-on-wishful-thinking-say-campaigners cpre.org.uk]</ref>
 
The train now standing at Platform 3 is … a Co-op? Mar 16 <ref>[https://transitionnetwork.org/news-and-blog/cooperativetrains/ transitionnetwork.org]</ref>
 
Inclusion and access should be at the heart of the new Bus Services Bill, Feb 14 <ref>[http://www.citymetric.com//transport/inclusion-and-access-should-be-heart-new-bus-services-bill-2797 citymetric.com]</ref>
 
'''2016'''
 
The Bus Services Bill could help transform transport through better data, Nov 22 <ref>[http://www.citymetric.com//transport/bus-services-bill-could-help-transform-transport-through-better-data-2595 citymetric.com]</ref>
 
The People’s Railway: A Cooperative Opportunity? Jun 28 <ref>[http://www.shareable.net/blog/the-people%E2%80%99s-railway-a-cooperative-opportunity @Shareable]</ref>
 
'''2013'''
 
Buses - essential for millions without a car, Rachel Bromley, September 25 <ref>[http://www.sustrans.org.uk/blog/buses-essential-millions-without-car Sustrans]</ref>
 
'''2009'''
 
Transport in transition, July 29 <ref>[http://transitionculture.org/2009/07/29/transport-in-transition-a-guest-piece-by-peter-lipman/ transitionculture.org]</ref>
 
== See also ==
*[[Sustainable transport activism]]
*{{localtopicUK}}
*[[Climate action UK]]
*[[Cycling UK]]
*[[Localism UK]]
*[[Open spaces UK]]
*[[Road safety UK]]
*[[Rural sustainability UK]]
*[[Sustainable livelihood UK]]
*[[Urban sustainability UK]]
 
== Interwiki links ==
Wikipedia: [[wikipedia:Environmental impact of aviation in the United Kingdom|Environmental impact of aviation in the United Kingdom]], [[wikipedia:Transport_in_the_United_Kingdom#Trams_and_light_rail|Trams and light rail in the UK]], [[wikipedia:Category:Walking in the United Kingdom|Walking in the United Kingdom]] (category), [[wikipedia:Waterways in the United Kingdom|Waterways in the United Kingdom]]
 
== External links ==
*[http://www.acorp.uk.com/ Acorp], National federation of Community rail partnerships
*[https://www.blablacar.co.uk/ BlaBlaCar.co.uk], Carpooling
*[https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/ Canal & River Trust], charitable trust that was set up to look after the waterways of England and Wales. It is expected that the inland waterways currently managed by the Environment Agency will transfer to the trust in 2015. {{W|Canal & River Trust}}
*[http://www.citycarclub.co.uk/ City Car Club], car club operator. Relying upon support from local authorities, City Car Club works in partnership with communities, attempting to supplement existing public transport infrastructure and act as an alternative to conventional car ownership. {{W|City Car Club}}
*[http://www.co-wheels.org.uk/ Co-wheels] car club which operates as a Social Enterprise
*[http://www.e-carclub.org/ E-Car]
*[http://www.etatrust.org.uk/ ETA Trust], environmentally friendly transport
*[https://liftshare.com/uk Liftshare.com]
*[http://www.national-cba.co.uk/ National Community Boats Association], waterway society, which supports community boat projects and encourages more people to access the inland waterways of the UK {{W|National Community Boats Association}}
*[http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ National Rail enquiries], for train journey planning
*[http://www.passengerfocus.org.uk/ Passenger Focus], independent Passenger Watchdog
*[http://www.ramblers.org.uk/ The Ramblers], formerly known as the Ramblers' Association, is the largest walkers' rights organisation in Great Britain and aims to represent the interests of walkers (or ramblers). It is a charity registered in England and Wales and in Scotland, with around 123,000 members.
*[http://www.traveline.info/ Traveline], impartial and comprehensive information about public transport
*[http://www.walkersarewelcome.org.uk/ Walkers are Welcome], community-led initiative operating in England, [[Scotland]] and [[Wales]]. The scheme promotes towns and communities as 'walker-friendly', based on a number of criteria, aiming to benefit local economies by attracting tourism. {{W|Walkers are Welcome}}
*[https://www.waterways.org.uk/wrg/ Waterway Recovery Group], national co-ordinating body for voluntary labour on the inland waterways of the United Kingdom. {{W|Waterway Recovery Group}}
*[http://www.wearefutureproof.org.uk/ We Are Futureproof], pushing for new ideas in personal transport
 
 
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This article focuses on information specific to United Kingdom. Please see our Sustainable transport activism page for a topic overview.

Events[edit | edit source]

Networks[edit | edit source]

  • Transport Action Network, a relatively new organisation set up in 2019, which helps to support people and groups press for more sustainable transport in England and Wales. added 15:53, 20 April 2021 (UTC)

Resources[edit | edit source]

Video[edit | edit source]

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More video: LivingStreetsUK channel on youtube

How to's[edit | edit source]

Citizens data initiative[edit | edit source]

Car, bike, train, or walk: how people get to work mapped, theguardian.com, 2011 Census data, including by location

Aviation and climate change

Per person, Britons emit more from flying than any other people else on the planet (603kg per person per year, compared to 434kg for Irish and 275 kg for Americans) while in the UK aviation accounts for 13 per cent of the country's entire climate impact (Source: Green values: consumers and branding - TGI consultants; 13 per cent figure from Gillian Merron in answer to parliamentary question 26 April 2007.) - a figure that is growing fast.[1]

Maps[edit | edit source]

Don't lose you way, dontloseyourway.ramblers.org.uk added 09:14, 13 February 2020 (UTC)

Interactive historic map of *every* UK railway line that's ever existed

Our canal & river network canalrivertrust.org.uk

Apps for sustainability[edit | edit source]

Faxi Car Sharing software and app, for liftsharing, carpooling & journey sharing

Other resources[edit | edit source]

  • Car Free Walks, "community-driven outdoor website" which provides walks free of cars and free of charge. added 11:54, 18 December 2020 (UTC)
  • Reducing the Need to Travel, a Campaigners' Guide from Campaign for Better Transport, December 2011
  • Ten principles for sustainable management of greenways for people and wildlife from Sustrans
  • Active Travel England - GOV.UK, added 08:08, 4 October 2022 (UTC)

Community rail in the United Kingdom[edit | edit source]

Community rail in the United Kingdom is the support of railway lines and stations by local organizations, usually through community rail partnerships (CRPs) comprising railway operators, local councils, and other community organizations, and rail user groups (RUGs). Community railways are managed to fit local circumstances recognising the need to increase revenue, reduce costs, increase community involvement and support social and economic development.

The Association of Community Rail Partnerships (ACoRP) supports its fifty or so member CRPs and also offers assistance to voluntary station friends groups that support their local stations through the station adoption scheme. Since 2005 the Department for Transport has formally designated a number of railway lines as community rail schemes in order to recognise the need for different, more appropriate standards than are applied to main line railway routes, and therefore make them more cost effective. W

Campaigns[edit | edit source]

  • Buses for every community, takeaction.cpre.org.uk, added 09:36, 24 January 2021 (UTC)...Rural sustainability UK
  • a free ride, campaign for a fairer way to fly
  • AirportWatch, umbrella organisation which campaigns for a demand management approach to aviation. W
  • Campaign for Better Transport, UK advocacy group that promotes better bus and rail services and for supportive policies and for less expenditure on road building. It draws together the views of a wide range of organizations including conservation and environmental groups, community groups and trade unions. W
  • Living Streets, campaigns for better streets and public space for people on foot. They have local branches and contacts, and materials to help people campaign locally.
  • Save our Buses, Campaign for Better Transport

See also[edit | edit source]

local information can be found, or shared, via our many UK location pages

External links

  • Wikipedia: Environmental impact of aviation in the United Kingdom, Trams and light rail in the UK, Walking in the United Kingdom (category), Waterways in the United Kingdom
  • Slow Ways, Community Interest Company creating a network of walking routes that connect all of Great Britain's towns and cities. added 16:45, 14 April 2021 (UTC)
  • Acorp, National federation of Community rail partnerships
  • BlaBlaCar.co.uk, Carpooling
  • Canal & River Trust, charitable trust that was set up to look after the waterways of England and Wales. It is expected that the inland waterways currently managed by the Environment Agency will transfer to the trust in 2015. W
  • City Car Club, car club operator. Relying upon support from local authorities, City Car Club works in partnership with communities, attempting to supplement existing public transport infrastructure and act as an alternative to conventional car ownership. W
  • Co-wheels car club which operates as a Social Enterprise
  • E-Car
  • ETA Trust, environmentally friendly transport
  • Liftshare.com
  • National Community Boats Association, waterway society, which supports community boat projects and encourages more people to access the inland waterways of the UK W
  • National Rail enquiries, for train journey planning
  • Passenger Focus, independent Passenger Watchdog
  • The Ramblers, formerly known as the Ramblers' Association, is the largest walkers' rights organisation in Great Britain and aims to represent the interests of walkers (or ramblers). It is a charity registered in England and Wales and in Scotland, with around 123,000 members.
  • Traveline, impartial and comprehensive information about public transport
  • Walkers are Welcome, community-led initiative operating in England, Scotland and Wales. The scheme promotes towns and communities as 'walker-friendly', based on a number of criteria, aiming to benefit local economies by attracting tourism. W
  • Waterway Recovery Group, national co-ordinating body for voluntary labour on the inland waterways of the United Kingdom. W
  • We Are Futureproof, pushing for new ideas in personal transport

References

  1. Greenpeace, December 4 2008
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