Be Part of IT

There are various events and activities happening during the campaign, so why not get involved and learn more about being TravelWise.

The IT Commuter Challenge

At 8.15 four travellers will be setting off through the rush hour traffic. Commuting by bus, train, cycle and the car, 4 modes of transport are put to the test to see which is really the fastest and most economical way to travel between Lancaster & Morecambe in the rush hour. Look at our commuter challenge page to see how our teams got on, and more importantly, which way is the quickest to travel!

Commuter Challenge Page

Quiz your County Councillor

Market Street, Lancaster City Centre 10am to 4pm

Your chance to meet and quiz your County Councillors at the Lancashire County Council's touring trailer, and pick up public transport information.

Corporate Challenge

• Hate having to leave the house earlier and earlier each day to arrive at work on time?

• Fed up of being stuck in traffic?

• Trouble finding a car parking space?

Many employers throughout Lancaster & Morecambe are already implementing travel plans. As part of the campaign we are inviting companies in the area who may or may not already have a travel plan to get involved and take part in the IT corporate challenge. Staff can even run events to raise money for charity.

• Corporate Challenge

IT Road shows

We will be exhibiting across various locations in Lancaster & Morecambe. You will be able to find all types of information such as local transport availability in the area, timetables and information leaflets about cycling and walking in the area.

Lunchtime Walks

As part of our focus on business we are running 3 lunchtime walks for companies in the area. These will consist of a short walk at lunchtime and everyone is welcome. Walking boots are recommended as some sections are muddy. All the walks are 40 - 45 minutes

• Lunchtime Walks

Cycle Point Treasure Hunt

Meet 10am Cycle Point, Lancaster Station, Lancaster

Local school teams will go in search of treasure along the off-road paths and trails in the Lancaster area. So if you are good at solving clues, general knowledge and know a bit about your city then get your school involved. To join in the fun and register a team contact Cycle Point 01524 389410. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team

Pedal Power Family Cycle Ride

11am New Skate Park, Green Ayre, Lancaster

A gentle family bike ride under 10 miles, a great opportunity to get back on your bike. There will also be cycles available for you to try out. For further information contact Pedal Power on 01254 65328.

Lunchtime Lectures with Lancaster University

Storey Institute, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster

The movement of people and goods has been a prime concern of mankind since earliest times and we have become increasingly clever at moving large quantities of people and goods over ever decreasing distances, at ever increasing speeds and forever decreasing monetary costs. But the social cost of transport has become one of the biggest causes for concern over the last few decades. This series of lectures looks at the alternative means of transport, for daily life and leisure, and what we could do to make them work.