22 April 2005
Green travel week
Photo opportunity: 12.30pm, Monday April 25, Reception, Tower Building, University of Dundee
Attending: Transportation Convener Councillor Fiona Grant, Travel Dundee Representative,
Representatives from Dundee City Council Planning and Transportation Dept and University travel
committee members.
The University of Dundee will launch its first Green Travel Week on Monday 25 April. This is an
information week promoting alternative transport means for University staff including cycling,
walking, public transport and car sharing - all in a bid to encourage staff to use more sustainable
means of transport.
Representatives from Dundee City Council will be on campus promoting initiatives including the
Dundee lift share scheme, available at www.dundeeliftshare.com
which makes it simple for people across the city to car share. The Council will also be on hand to
explain their online journey planning website, www.dundeetravelinfo.com
that gives instant access to public transport information including timetables. Additionally, a
representative from Travel Dundee will highlight the increasing accessibility of public transport
for University staff and students.
The University is improving its services for cyclists to include free secure lock up facilities
and a special bicycle users' group aims to ensure that cyclists' needs are catered for in the
development of the campus.
The University's Institute of Sport and Exercise will also be encouraging staff to take part in
the 'walk in to work out' scheme. The aim is to promote active commuting to work and encourage
University staff and students to walk to the campus. This is known to be an effective and easy
way to increase your daily physical activity and help achieve health benefits.
Dundee City Council planning and transportation convener Councillor Fiona Grant said: "The city
council has attracted more than £14 million to Dundee over the past few years to improve public
transport in the city and this has made a real difference. The websites provide valuable
information about public transport and car sharing."
Notes to editors
For further information please contact the University Press Office on 01382 344768
By Angela Durcan, Press Officer 01382 344768, out of hours: 07968298585, a.durcan@dundee.ac.uk | 
