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Latest News from Leeds Beckett
Welcome to the Student Transport Newsletter March 2018
Our aim is to reduce our local, national and global carbon footprint by encouraging and supporting sustainable travel among Leeds Beckett staff and students.
In this edition you will find…
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Highlights from Travel Options Week
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Student shuttle bus survey results
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Transport hacks
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Dockless bikes in town - Ofo bikes
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Save the date
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Highlights from Travel Options Week
Travel Options Week was a real success where staff and students from different areas of the university came along. Several service providers from the local transport sector had stalls to talk about and promote their travel services.
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We had a plethora of organisations, involved in promoting sustainable transport, attend our travel options week events on the 19th and 22nd of March. Some of the highlights included students competing to be the fastest on the Leeds City Council’s Roller Bikes, staff pledging to fit more walking into their day with Living Streets and staff eyeing up the latest bikes they can purchase through the University’s cycle to work scheme.
If you want to find out any more about the offers from any of the organisations that attended the event, then get in touch at transport@leedsbeckett.ac.uk or visit our web pages at www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/transport (or staff pages link for staff newsletter).
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Student Shuttle Bus survey results
Following a call for knowing your opinions were on the Student Shuttle Bus from Sugarwell Court and Kirkstall Abbey to Headingley Campus, we have received the results. We have found interesting information. If you wish to express your opinion on it and haven't had the chance on the survey you can email us via sustainability@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
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Student MCard
The 19-25 or Student PhotoCard provides unlimited bus and train travel throughout West Yorkshire. It is a good option if you travel extensively within the county. You can apply if you are under 26 years old or if you are over 26 but in full-time employment.
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Locks and lights
If you need locks and/or lights for your bicycle then look no further than the BikeFix or Bike Hub. Locks are sold for £20 (same ones are more expensive elsewhere) and lights for £5.
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Dockless bikes in town - Ofo bikes
The world’s first dockless hire scheme, ofo, will launch in Leeds on Tuesday 15 May with a fleet of 1,000 bikes. The Leeds scheme will focus initially on the city centre, expanding into suburbs and nearby towns shortly after.
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“This is exciting news, and will offer both residents and visitors to Leeds the chance to cycle conveniently into and around the city centre for what will be a small fee.”
Cllr Richard Lewis, Leeds City Council's executive member for regeneration, transport and planning.
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“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone"
Neale Donald Walsch, Author
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Dr Bike
Come along to our free bike check-up at the Rose Bowl Atrium. Dr Bike will check your brakes, gears, and provide free cycling advice.
You can also purchase some good quality lights for your bike as well as solid D-Locks at an affordable price.
Date: Monday 9th April
Time: 10.00 to 14.00
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National Walking Month
National Walking Month is a campaign to promote the benefits of walking and to get everyone walking, no matter what your level of fitness is.
Walking is simple and free and one of the easiest ways to be more active, lose weight and become healthier.
Click to read more
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