RIVACRE DEVELOPMENT SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INFORMATION DOCUMENT - March 2018
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RIVACRE DEVELOPMENT SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INFORMATION DOCUMENT March 2018
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Rivacre
Development
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Ellesmere Port is a town and port in Cheshire, England, at the base of the Wirral. The town had a population of -
61,325 in 2016. As well as a service sector economy, the town has retained large industries including Stanlow oil
refinery, a chemical works and the Vauxhall Motors car factory. There are also a number of tourist attractions:
the National Waterways Museum, the Blue Planet Aquarium and Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.
The town is advantageously placed, lying between the cities of Liverpool and Chester with easy access by bus, rail and
cycling.
Rivacre offers real travel choices:
» A local bus network
» Rail station within a 20 minute walk
» Local shops within a 20 minute walk
» Regular rail and bus services to Chester and Liverpool
» Motorway network less than 5 minutes by motor vehicle
» Liverpool and Chester cities under 20 minutes by motor vehicle
» North Wales under 15 minutes by motor vehicleRIVACRE DEVELOPMENT - SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INFORMATION PACK 4
BY FOOT Did you know?
This map shows you the areas that can be reached by walking Cheshire West & Cheshire Council are due
to upgrade an existing footpath close to
To see what facilities are available in these areas, see the local facilities map on page 12. Walking is one of the the development which will benefit
most simple, easy and reliable ways to get around. See the map below for approximate distances from the residents. For the latest information visit:
development. www.mbeconstruction.ltd/rivacre
The benefits of walking:
» Burns nearly as many calories as
jogging the same distance;
» Is a low impact exercise, so won’t
stress your knees;
» Good for your heart and lungs;
» Great for strengthening muscles,
bones and joints;
» Reduces the risk of stroke;
» Improves your mood and boosts
self-esteem;
» Helps you maintain flexibility and
co-ordination as you get older;
and
» Provides valuable links to services
and facilities, including shops,
schools, rail and bus stops.RIVACRE DEVELOPMENT - SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INFORMATION PACK 5
BY BICYCLE Did you know?
This map shows you the areas that can be reached by cycling » You can now plan cycle journeys at
www.cyclestreets.net and
Why spend time and money in the gym when you can build exercise into each day by cycling to work, the www.google.co.uk/maps;
station or the shops? Various studies have shown that regular physical exercise reduces the risk of mortality*. » Overpool and Little Sutton railway
Take a look at the cycle hire scheme offered exclusively to residents on page 10. stations are less than a 10 minute
bike ride away; and
» Merseyrail offers free cycle
storage at all stations on the
network
* Source: Cycling and Health: What’s the evidence?
Cycling England.
The benefits of cycling:
» Is one of the quickest ways to get
about in urban conditions;
» Allows you to take short cuts,
avoid traffic and make sure you
always arrive on time;
» Provides a valuable, hassle-free
connection to local railway
stations;
» Reduces your risk of developing a
range of preventable illnesses;
» Saves money on travel expenses;
and
» Makes you feel great!RIVACRE DEVELOPMENT - SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INFORMATION PACK 6
TRAVELLING BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT Did you know?
You can save money using public transport instead of car or second car! Rivacre residents are served by The Wirral
line which has seen major upgrades over
» Saves you money; Visit www.merseyrail.org.uk, www.travelline.info, the last year including refurbished
» Avoids parking hassles: www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk for: platforms in the Liverpool area.
» Removes driving stress;
» Allows you to relax; » Timetables; New Trains
» Enables you to work during the journey; » Route maps:
» Offers a traffic free route (rail); » Maps of where to get on or off the bus: New state-of-the-art trains (pictured) will
» Benefits from priority links, where available (bus); » Example fares; be introduced on to the Merseyrail
» Helps reduce congestion in Ellesmere Port; and » Current money saving offers; and network by 2020 replacing the current
» Is kinder to the environment. » Journey planners. fleet which is approaching 40 years old.
The trains will be owned locally, and
publically, with the £460 million project
managed by Merseytravel on behalf of
the Liverpool City Region Combined
Authority.RIVACRE DEVELOPMENT - SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INFORMATION PACK 7
BY PUBLIC BUS Need more information to help plan
your journey?
The nearest bus stops to Rivacre are located on Chester Road and Rivacre Road and can be reached in
approximately 20 minutes on foot Visit: www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
or www.traveline.info for:
A number of bus services call at the surrounding area providing regular connections to Liverpool, Chester,
Ellesmere Port to name but a few. » Timetables;
» Route maps;
The majority of the bus services operate a regular service, meaning up to 8 buses per hour call at the local bus » Maps of where to get on and off
stops. Liverpool can be reached in approx. 38 minutes and Chester in approximately 35 minutes. the bus;
» Fares; and
» Latest updates.
The table below summarises the buses that service Chester Road and Rivacre Road bus stops
Service Route Summary Frequency First Bus Weekdays / To Last Bus Weekdays / From
Bus Services 1, 2 & 272
Chester - Ellesmere Port - Chester – 0523 Chester – 2335 » Nearest stop Chester Road
1 Birkenhead – Liverpool
20 mins.
Liverpool – 0624 Liverpool – 2335 » Distance 1km
» 20 minutes by foot
Chester - Ellesmere Port Chester – 0627 Chester – 2019
2 – Liverpool
30 mins.
Liverpool – 0635 Liverpool - 2051
Bus Service 7
Seacombe Dr - Ellesmere » Nearest stop Rivacre Road
Rivacre Valley – N/A Rivacre Valley – 1732
7 Port - Naylor Road - 30 mins.
Ellesmere Port - 0730 Ellesmere Port - 1745 » Distance 1.5km
Rivacre Brow » 20 minutes by foot
Ellesmere Port - Hooton Neston – 0830 Neston – 1808
272 – Neston
1 hour*
Ellesmere Port - 0817 Ellesmere Port - 1715 * Variable – please see latest timetable.RIVACRE DEVELOPMENT - SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INFORMATION PACK 8
BY TRAIN Did you know?
Rivacre is served by the Wirral rail line. It can be reached in 20 minutes by walking or less than 8 minutes The Rivacre development is situated
by cycling. Both Overpool and Little Sutton stations are under 2km away. within the Cheshire West and Chester
council boundary the local rail network is
operated by Merseyrail.
To Liverpool, West Kirby, New Brighton
Local train station benefits For more information on timetables,
To Chester Hooton Station
route maps, fares, and season tickets,
» Real-time information & help point
Little Sutton Station please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or
» Ticket machines
www.merseyrail.org.
» Shelter
» Telephone Overpool Station
» CCTV Overpool Train Station
» Secured cycle parking (8 spaces*) To Ellesmere Port
» Postcode CH66 3LW
Summary of key services from Overpool and Little Sutton Train Stations » Distance 1.9km
» 5 minutes by car
» 8 minutes by bicycle
Destination Typical Journey Time Frequency (weekday / peak)
» 24 minutes by foot
Ellesmere Port 4 mins. 2 per hour
Chester 24 mins. 2 per hour Little Sutton Train Station
Birkenhead 29 mins. 2 per hour
» Postcode CH66 1NU
Liverpool 32 mins. 2 per hour » Distance 1.3km
» 5 minutes by car
New Brighton 58 mins. 2 per hour » 8 minutes by bicycle
» 20 minutes by foot
West Kirby 1 hour 12 mins. 2 per hour
* Little Sutton station only.RIVACRE DEVELOPMENT - SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INFORMATION PACK 9
CAR SHARING Did you know?
Are you wasting hundreds of pounds a year on fuel by driving alone? Find more information about car sharing
schemes in the Cheshire area by visiting :
If there are no public transport services to your destination or it is too far to walk or cycle, it is still easy to save www.travelcheshire.co.uk/drive/car-share
money by car sharing. You can car share for commuting, business, shopping, personal or any other trips.
Join a Scheme
Car sharing is where two or more people share a car together, cutting the cost of fuel, parking and the stress of
driving. You don’t even need to have your own car, as many drivers are happy to give a lift in exchange for a To join a car sharing scheme, find a lift or
contribution to the journey’s fuel costs. offer to share your ride, take a look at one
of the following sites:
Some workplaces even set up their own car sharing schemes for staff, so why not ask your employer if they
could follow suit? Liftshare:
www.liftshare.com/uk
BlaBlaCar:
www.blablacar.co.uk
GoCarShare:
www.gocarshare.comRIVACRE DEVELOPMENT - SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INFORMATION PACK 10
RESIDENT CYCLE HIRE SCHEME Where can I hire a bicycle?
Why not use a rental bicycle offered exclusively to residents of Rivacre? The rental bike hub is located near the
entrance close to Rivacre Road.
Rivacre residents enjoy an innovative and fun way to get around on a bike without the hassle of bike ownership
with a bike rental scheme powered by App-Bike*. Bikes can be accessed from a bike rental location and rented How much does it cost?
for any duration. Simply return the bike to any same location when you are finished.
Pricing is detailed in the pricing page of
the website or subscriptions area in the
How does it work? app. Pricing is dependent on which level
of type of subscription you sign up to.
Charges are designed around frequency of
use to offer you the best value that is
1. Sign up or log in. 3. Enjoy the ride. right for you.
Register online and Go anywhere you like with
download the app to get the bike and stop along Do I need to wear a helmet?
started. Choose the plan the way. Just remember to
that works for you. lock the bike each time Current UK legislation say the wearing of a
you stop using the frame helmet is not compulsory, however using
lock and cable. a helmet is recommended whilst riding
any bicycle.
4. Return the Bike. Where do I sign up?
2. Unlock a bike.
Scan the QR code on the When you’ve finished the
Any resident over 18 years can sign-up for
bike or enter the bike bike just return it to the
the scheme by visiting:
number into the app to original location and lock
www.mbeconstruction.ltd/rivacre
unlock a bike. the bike.
* Terms and conditions apply and may change without
notice. See website www.mbeconstruction.ltd/rivacreRIVACRE DEVELOPMENT - SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INFORMATION PACK 11
RESIDENT SHUTTLE BUS (TRIAL) SERVICE Who can use the service?
Exclusive resident shuttle bus service The service is open to residents of the
scheme only.
All residents will be provided access to a shuttle bus service operating a local circular route linking the
development with Rivacre Road and Overpool Train Station*. Take a look at the map below outlining the route: Bus passes are provided by MBE
Construction Ltd. To receive your bus pass
please register online or give us a call.
Apply online now by visiting
www.mbeconstruction.ltd/rivacre or
phone 0151 666 8860.
Service Timetable:
The bus operates a circular route to
Overpool train station. The first bus leaves
the development at 0610 each morning
then every 30 mins. until the final service
at 1810. Operating Mon. to Sat.*
Bus stops:
» Rivacre development
» Rivacre Road
» Overpool train station
* Times are approximate and may vary. Terms and
conditions apply and may change without notice. See
website www.mbeconstruction.ltd/rivacreRIVACRE DEVELOPMENT - SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INFORMATION PACK 12
LOCAL FACILITIES MAP Did you know?
This map shows key local services including train stations, bus stops, schools, and local shops The local area is covered by the taxi
companies listed below:
Key: Circle Cabs – 0151 355 9990
Public Footpath Argyle Satellite – 0151 201 1111
Proposed Footpath
Please note:
Train Station
This Sustainable Travel Information
Bus Stop
Document was produced in March 2018
School and the information contained within is
subject to change. Please visit
Local Shops www.mbeconstruction.ltd/rivacre for the
Playground latest updates.
Country Park
Travel Plan Co-ordinator:
Ben Gaskell
Tel: 0151 666 8860
Email: ben@mbeconstruction.co.ukYou can also read
