This drop-in event is free of charge and is designed to help members of the University community assess different ways of travelling to and from the workplace/campus.
The fair will feature a host of activities, including:
- Raffle: the more stalls you visit, the more raffle tickets you get. Prizes include a bicycle, Amazon vouchers, Service 16 bus tickets, and free massage vouchers
- Electric bike taster sessions
- Sport, Exercise and Health stage: studio cycling mini-classes and wattbike challenge
- Led walking group, 12.30 pm to 1 pm, from the Sport, Exercise and Health stand
- Led beginner-level running group, 12.15 pm from the Sport, Exercise and Health stand
- Free bus taster tickets
- : free bicycle servicing (excluding spare parts) outside the Sports Centre
- Cycle maintenance demonstrations
- Smoothie bike: cycle on a static bicycle and earn a free smoothie
- : high-quality accessories discounted for students and available to staff at cost price
- Cycle-powered music sound system, courtesy of the .
A range of exhibitors will be on hand, including:
- Sustainability – Transport: information on University , including car-parking
- : provided by Cycle Solutions
- : support for active travellers through the University’s sports facilities
- Bristol Student Union (SU) Sustainability: student sustainability initiatives via Get Green
- : ways of keeping active through Bristol SU Get Active programme
- : Roadshow
- : urban walking journey planner
- Bristol Pedal Revolution: social enterprise dedicated to local manufacture and up-cycling of bicycles, trailers and pedal-powered machines
- : cycling advice and training
- : participant in the University Cycle to Work Scheme
- : participant in the University Cycle to Work Scheme
- cycle couriers: options for transporting items across the University and city by bicycle
- : motorcycles, scooters and accessories, plus special offers for University staff
- : public access car club run as a social enterprise
- : pay-as-you-go car rental.
Amy Heritage, Sustainability Manager (Transport) at the University of Bristol, said: ‘Sustainable travel and transport is a high priority for the University. The fair is an opportunity for staff and students to find out more about our Travel Plan, including the new arrangements for car-parking and the measures in place to encourage members of our community to seek environmentally and financially sustainable travel solutions.’
For further information on the Travel Options Fair and the University’s Travel Plan, visit .