Travelwise Links

An association for employers, dedicated to the promotion of sustainable transport, improved air quality and reduced car dependency throughout commuter travel planning and travel plans.

The Belfast Metropolitan Transport Plan (BMTP) was launched by the Minister for Regional Development on 30th November 2004. This plan, the first of its type for the Belfast Metropolitan Area (BMA), takes forward the strategic initiatives of the Regional Transportation Strategy (RTS) for Northern Ireland 2002-2012

Bike2Work is a UK-wide programme, promoting of the benefits of cycling to work.

The SafeClimate carbon footprint calculator allows you to determine carbon dioxide emissions from major sources: home energy consumption and transportation by car and plane

Is our climate already changing and how will our weather be affected over the coming century:Click on the link above to find out more.

The Community Transport Association (CTA) is the national representative body of voluntary sector transport operators covering the whole of the UK. It has an information & advice service based in Belfast, funded by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland.

Cycle Northern Ireland - your complete guide to cycling in Northern Ireland! Search for Cycle day trips & short rides, long distance rides, cycling Holidays, practical advice on cycling, and much, much more!

www.drdni.gov.uk
The Roads Service Transportation Unit within the Department for Regional Development is the driving force behind the Travelwise Northern Ireland campaign. You can view the Department’s

10-year Regional Transportation Strategy (2002 – 2012)

The Eco-Schools programme provides a simple framework to enable your school to analyse its operations and become more sustainable.

Please find below links to a European Commission booklet on transport statistics for the EU for 2005.

More transport statistics can be accessed on the energy and transport in figures website of DG Tren: http://europa.eu.int/comm/dgs/energy_transport/figures/pocketbook/2005_en.htm

www.est.org.uk/northernireland

The Energy Saving Trust Advice Centre offers comprehensive advice and support on how you can save energy in the home, helping you to save money and the environment.

www.healthpromotionagency.org.uk
The Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland promotes health issues across many areas of daily life. It manages a variety of promotional campaigns and provides advice and information.

UK based campaigning organisation for pedestrians an public spaces.

Pedal Power is a voluntary campaigning group, formed in 1996, which aims to promote cycling as a means of transport and leisure; and support and promote the implementation of the Derry Cycling Strategy.

www.roadsafetyni.gov.uk

The Road Safety Division (RSD) is a Division within the Department of the Environment. It is responsible for promoting road safety, training and educating road users, producing the Highway Code, producing policy and legislation, and monitoring the performance of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Northern Ireland (DVLNI) and Driver and Vehicle Testing Agency (DVTA).

www.trafficwatchni.com
The Road Service Traffic Watch within the Department for Regional Development relays traffic information to the public. The site provides traffic bulletins, news, and access to strategically located traffic cameras.

Sustrans (it stands for Sustainable Transport) is the UK charity co-ordinating the building and promotion of the national cycle network and the Safe Routes to Schools initiatives.

The Department of Trade and Industry in conjunction with the Department for Transport have been involved in promoting tele-working. The above website provides further information.

Here you'll find news of our latest campaigns and road safety advice to keep everyone safer on the UK's roads. You can download our leaflets, factsheets and posters for more information and there are links to other sites you might find useful.

Northern Ireland's integrated bus and rail public transport company.

Transport 2000 is the independent national body concerned with sustainable transport. It aims to reduce the environmental and social impact of transport by encouraging less use of cars and more use of public transport, walking and cycling.

www.travelwise.org.uk
UK-wide initiative to encourage people to use sustainable transport to travel to work, to school and for recreational purposes. Provides extensive information on many transport and transport related issues and a comprehensive list of links to various other initiatives and organisations.