Alternative travel highlighted at Inverness city centre event
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COST-saving ways to travel that can also boost health will be flagged up at a special stall in the heart of Inverness this weekend.
City centre shoppers will get the chance on Saturday to learn more about the growing opportunities for travelling in ways that save them money, keep them safer and benefit the environment.
HITRANS, the Regional Transport Partnership for the Highlands and Islands, is working with partners to hold a sustainable travel event in the High Street near Marks and Spencer.
Between 10am and 3pm, passers-by will be able to chat to specialists on a range of issues including the benefits of joining one of the city’s two new car club operators, liftsharing, walking and cycling routes, winter safety and local bus services.
Police Scotland will also be present to highlight the safe distance for motorists to keep between their vehicles and cyclists.
HITRANS and Sustrans Scotland will be at the event to provide free emergency bike lights, puncture repair kits and high visibility goodies.
Stagecoach will be on site to promote local bus services, and D+E coaches have provided a range of timetables for locals to pick up.
Drew Hendry, MP for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch & Strathspey who is already a member of the local car clubs, said: “From my experience car clubs offer a simple, cost effective way for businesses and the general public to have occasional access to a car without the cost and hassle of owning a car or buying a second vehicle.”
Councillor Allan Henderson, chairman of HITRANS, said: “Taking a presence in Inverness city centre on a busy Saturday gives us a great opportunity to get our messages across to the public.
“We are working very hard to promote sustainable and cheaper ways for people to travel, freeing roads of cars, and at the same time keeping them safer.”
