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good going Newsletter Issue 15
good going Newsletter Issue 15
Issue 15 March - April 2007
Britain has the highest travel costs in Europe. A recent study has shown that British residents spend 15% of their disposable income on transport. Would you like to change this to £0?
How about taking part in some cycle training which will give you the confidence to commute to work by bike? We have a team of National Standard Cyclist Trainers that can help and support you on your journey to work.
We are offering free adult one to one cycle training sessions up until the end of March 2007. All adults living and working in Kingston are eligible for a FREE one to one cycle training session (lasting up to 2 hours). Further cycle training is available at a subsidised price of £12.50 per hour. Anyone participating in the training from 1st April onwards with receive a free gift (high visibility rucksack cover).
Take part in the London wide Walk to Work day on 26th April 2007. Contact the Road Safety and Travel Awareness Unit on 020 8547 5865 to receive a pedometer to help you take part in the day. Look out for updates at: www.livingstreets.org.uk
Did you know that from 27 February 2007 you will receive a £60 fine and three penalty points on your licence if you are caught using a hand-held mobile phone whilst driving. If the case goes to court you risk up to a maximum of £1,000 (£2,500 for drivers of vans, lorries, buses and coaches).
You can also be prosecuted for using a hands-free mobile phone if you are not in proper control of your vehicle. For further information please visit http://www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk/advice/mobilephones.htm
If you would like to learn how to carry out basic repairs yourself then why not consider enrolling on one of our FREE Basic Bike Maintenance Lessons. We still have places available on:
26 May 2007
2 June 2007
All courses are held at St John’s Hall, Kingston Road, New Malden (opposite Homebase). The course will start at 09:00 and end at 13:00. Call 020 8547 5865 to enrol or find out more.
Kingston upon Thames is lucky to have 10 School Crossing Patrols (SCP’s) across the borough who help children and adults alike cross the road on their way to school during busy times on the roads.
However, the SCP’s are becoming increasingly concerned about the number of drivers who fail to stop, as requested, at their crossings.
In a bid to remind drivers that ‘Stop Means Stop’ Kingston’s SCP’s and the Council’s Road Safety and Travel Awareness Unit have joined forces with local police, councillors and the Mayors office to ensure that this message is being received loud and clear.
The campaign reminds drivers that, by law, they are required to stop when ordered to do so, and by failing to stop, drivers are putting the lives of children, parents and the school crossing patrol in danger.
A London-wide publicity campaign includes adverts on the back of London buses to remind drivers of the penalties if they fail to stop.
Council’s across London are working with the police to ensure that drivers who fail to stop are prosecuted accordingly. Failure to stop can result in the driver being issued with a £1000 fine and three penalty points on their licence – or even disqualification from driving.
If you are interested in becoming a School Crossing Patrol or require further information please contact the Road Safety and Travel Awareness Unit on 020 8547 5865 or email on
travel.awareness@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
We have scheduled monthly rides for 2007. The rides will take place on the last Sunday of the month and are designed to encourage women that have not cycled for a while to build up their confidence again.
We usually meet outside Borders bookshop, Market Place, Kingston at 10am.
To take part in one of our forthcoming Women on Wheels social rides contact us on 020 8547 5865 and we will reserve you a place.
Ever thought that you would like more exercise in the morning? Do you want to improve your child’s journey to school?
Are you a parent of a pupil that attends a Kingston Junior or Primary School? Are you interested in reducing congestion and improving safety outside the school gates?
The Road Safety & Travel Awareness Unit are organising a Walking Bus seminar at Christ Church Hall, New Malden on Thursday 15 March from 16:15 to 17:45 to help those that would like to set up walking buses by providing advice and support.
Contact us on 020 8547 5865 to book a seat.
If you are interested in any of the Road Safety & Travel Awareness initiatives and want to find out more please contact the team on 020 8547 5865 or email us on travel.awareness@rbk.kingston.gov.uk