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TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS OF LANGFORD MILLS, TAUNTON
CONTENTS. INTRODUCTION.
Introduction 1 What is a Travel Plan? Claim your Sustainable
A Travel Plan is a package of Travel Voucher Today
About this Travel Information Pack 2-3 measures that aim to encourage Green Travel Vouchers (value of
more sustainable travel choices £400 per dwelling) are available
Walking 4 where and when possible as well to the first occupants of every
as monitor the progress. The dwelling at the time of the first
Cycling 5 Smarter Travel Pack has been occupation. These vouchers will
specifically designed for you, to help provide for reimbursement up to
Walking/Cycling Route Plan 6-7 demonstrate the options available the sum of £400 upon submission
to and from your home at Langford of receipts proving purchase of
Public Transport - Bus 8-9 Mills, Taunton. qualifying items associated with
sustainable travel.
Town Centre Bus Map 10-11
Public Transport - Trains 12-13
Transport for People with Mobility Problems 14-15
Taxi / Uber 16
Car Sharing 17
Driving 18
CONTACT YOUR TRAVEL
Electric Vehicles 19
Shopping 19
PLAN COORDINATOR
Journey Planners 20 FOR DETAILS
Amenities and Information 21 langfordmillstpc@hydrock.com
What is a Travel Plan?
This leaflet will provide you with tools to achieve
WELCOME. greater levels of sustainable travel, making the
most of the sustainable options available to you.
This will have significant benefits not only for
individuals, but also on the wider community and
environment.
What Options are Available to you?
• Walking – Highly sustainable, healthy and
• carbon-neutral
• Cycling – Sustainable, healthy and a great way to
What is a Travel Plan? beat the morning traffic
• Public transport – Let someone else do the
St. Modwen Homes has commissioned this leaflet driving for you!
to all new residents of Langford Mills, Taunton, in • Working from home – A low-impact alternative
order to promote awareness of the available local • Driving – We recognise that sometimes you
services, facilities and sustainable travel options. need to drive. Why not share your journey with
a colleague? Remember to anticipate hazards
With great services, facilities and amenities with - gentler use of controls contributes to fewer
Taunton town centre nearby and convenient transport harmful emissions.
links, Langford Mills is in a great location for your new
home. This Travel Information Pack (TIP) contains
useful information about your travel options in and
around Taunton. By changing your travel habits even
slightly, there are many benefits which can be gained:
• Reduced travel costs
• Improved health through increased fitness and
reduced stress
• A cleaner environment
• Increased road safety
• Reduced congestion
• Reduced CO2 emissions and better air quality.
WALKING. CYCLING.
Walking is a great way to improve your health and fitness. It has been shown to Two wheels can be better than four! Cycling is a quick, cheap and fun way to get
reduce stress, increase productivity and energy levels and improve sleep. And from A to B. It is one of the easiest ways to fit exercise into your daily routine and
walking is free, reliable and a simple way to introduce daily exercise into your life – is an ideal way to explore your new neighbourhood as well as further afield.
no matter your age or fitness!
Cycle With Confidence
Walking is an important mode of transport for many people. It requires no specialist
equipment and walking routes are all around Taunton. They include well-lit footways • Get free cycle training - free cycle confidence sessions for children and adults are
for trips into town, to bus stops etc, and include some fabulous leisure walks on the available in your area – see www.somersetroadsafety.org.
local footpaths. • Do a trial run before you cycle to work or to local services an d facilities for the first
time to familiarise yourself with the route and timings.
St. Modwen Homes has provided good quality, direct and well-lit footpaths and • For travelling to work, ask your employer about the Cycle to Work Scheme (www.
pavements throughout the Langford Mills development. These routes connect to cyclescheme.co.uk) - you might be entitled to a tax-free bike and accessories.
existing pavements which provide access to bus stops, shops and leisure areas.
Taunton has a full range of services facilities and amenities within the town centre
including a number of high street shops, restaurants/ coffee shops,
Bike and Ride
supermarkets, Marks & Spencer, library, opticians, pharmaces, banks, barbers/
You’ve heard of Park and Ride, but have you ever thought about Bike and Ride? For
hairdressers, dental surgeries and much more! There are also the Orchard
commuting trips, even if you can’t cycle the whole way to work, perhaps you could
and County Walk shopping centres, both located in the heart of Taunton town centre,
consider cycling some of the way and using public transport for the remaining
providing a collection of shops, cafes, restaurants and services under one roof.
journey. Taunton railway station has secure cycle parking, with stands available within
Visit www.orchardtaunton.co.uk and www.countywalk.co.uk.
the station car park. Sheltered cycle storage is available providing 82 cycle storage
spaces in total, which are covered by CCTV, allowing for plenty of safe and convenient
Need More Walking Ideas? storage for that extra peace of mind. There are lots of local leisure rides too.
• Check out the health benefits of walking and information on walks and trails Have a look at the Somerset County Council cycle maps
within Somerset and in particular Taunton on the Travel Somerset website (www.somerset.gov.uk/environment-and-planning/rights-ofway/
www.travelsomerset.co.uk. walking-and-cycling-maps/) for inspiration.
• Have a look at suggestions of things to do within Taunton including Visit www.orchardtaunton.co.uk and www.countywalk.co.uk.
information on walking/routes in Taunton Deane via the Visit Somerset website
www.visitsomerset.co.uk.
• Walking for Health’s website www.walkingforhealth.org.uk.
USEFUL APPS & INFO USEFUL APPS
Strava (Android and iOS) A simple pedometer/ fitness tracker can count Strava (Android and iOS)
MapMyWalk (Android and iOS) how many steps you walk each day. In addition Mapmyride (Android and iOS)
to this, many smartphones have apps which
Pedometer (Android and iOS) can not only count your steps but calculate Cyclemeter (iOS only)
iFootpath (Android and iOS) your distance walked, calories burned and National Cycle Network
walking time. (Android and iOS)
WALKING/CYCLING ROUTE.
By sharing the trips, we can reduce harmful emissions and help sustain a cleaner,
PUBLIC healthier environment. The bus is a great option for travelling to destinations not
served by trains, for fun and stress-free days out and for avoiding the stress of driving
and parking at your destination.
TRANSPORT
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BUS.
Why not take advantage of the excellent links that your local bus services provide?
After all, your nearest bus stops are less than a five-minute walk away and
therefore a suitable distance for everyone, even people with mobility difficulties.
Where are my Bus Stops?
The No. 25 service provides regular (per hour) services between Norton Fitzwarren
and Taunton town centre. The buses are accessible for people with mobility issues, The nearest bus stops are located on the B3227, situated along the northern boundary
comfortable and modern, and provide an excellent link with the town centre and of the Langford Mead development. A Park and Ride service is also available from the
Taunton bus station for further links. There are many advantages to using local bus Silk Mills Park and Ride located approximately 1.0km to the south-east. Buses run
services. It allows for many people to share trips they might otherwise make every 15 minutes to Taunton town centre and Musgrove Park Hospital with an
individually by car. approximate travel time of 7 minutes to the hospital and 13 minutes from the town.
BUS INFO. Bus departures from this stop
USEFUL INFO & APPS.
Norton Fitzwarren
opp Burnshill
www.travelinesw.com
25 Taunton - Wiveliscombe - Dulverton Dulverton - Wiveliscombe - Taunton Buses of Somerset
Taunton,
Bindon Road
Taunton,
Bus Station
Tel: 0871 2002233
here 3 11 18
25
www.somerset.gov.uk
Taunton, Taunton,
Taunton Station Somerset College 1
613 Bishops Lydeard - Bridgwater Hatch Green Coaches
Email: transport@somerset.gov.uk
Tel: 0300 1232224
Taunton, Courtway, Spaxton, Enmore, Durleigh,
Lawn Road The Pines Village Hall Tynte Arms Durleigh Church
here 2 10 15 20 24 26 32 38 47 63
Kingston St Mary, Aisholt, Four Forks, Goathurst, Bridgwater,
Swan Inn Hawkridge Reservoir Lamb Inn St Edwards Church Bridgwater College
The numbers circled indicate approximate timings in minutes from Norton Fitzwarren, Burnshill
First Bus (Android and iOS) UK
Mondays to Fridays
Time Service Note Time Service Note Time Service Note Time Service Note Time Service Note Time Service Note Time Service Note
Bus times as at 31st January 2019 Bus Checker (Android and iOS)
0741 613 Col 0802 25 3,Sch 0941 25 1202 25 1452 25 1717 25 2023 25 1
0802 25 SH 0802 25 2,3,Sch 1002 25 1252 25 1517 25 1807 25
Saturdays Bus times as at 2nd February 2019
Build some easy exercise into your public transport journey by
Time Service Note Time Service Note Time Service Note Time Service Note Time Service Note
0802 25 1002 25 1252 25 1517 25 1807 25 getting off one or two bus stops before your usual stop and
0941 25 1202 25 1452 25 1717 25 2023 25 1
walking the rest of the way. You’ll be amazed at how quickly it
Sundays
No Service adds up!
Notes: Col - Bridgwater College Days SH - Richard Huish and Somerset College Holidays 2 - does not serve Taunton, Taunton Station
Sch - Richard Huish and Somerset College 1 - does not serve Taunton, Bindon Road 3 - terminates at Taunton, Somerset College 1
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PUBLIC Buses and Taxis Local area map
TRANSPORT
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TRAIN.
Taunton is extremely well-located wheelchairs that are within the
for train travel. Not only does it offer dimensions prescribed in government
services to destinations further afield regulations covering public transport
such as London and Manchester, (700mm wide by 1200mm long). Taunton Taunton is a
PLUSBUS area
Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2017 & also map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, CC BY-SA
but it also offers more local journeys railway station provides accessible ticket Rail replacement buses/coaches will depart from the front of the station,
adjacent to the taxi rank by the exit from platform 2
PLUSBUS is a discount price ‘bus pass’ that you buy with
your train ticket. It gives you unlimited bus travel around your
to places such as Bristol, Yeovil, machines, impaired mobility set down/ chosen town, on participating buses. Visit www.plusbus.info
Bridgwater, Tiverton and Exeter. pick up points, ramp for train access and Main destinations by bus (Data correct at October 2017)
staff assistance. DESTINATION
BUS BUS
DESTINATION
BUS BUS
DESTINATION
BUS BUS
ROUTES STOP ROUTES STOP ROUTES STOP
There are a whole host of destinations Ashcott 29 Town Centre* North Petherton 21 Town Centre* { - Wellsprings 1 S3
within an hour ’s reach of Taunton railway By booking train tickets a few weeks Axminster
Bampton
30
25
Town Centre*
S3
{
Norton Fitzwarren
(Cross Keys)
28 S1 S3 Tonedale
Washford
22A
28
Town Centre*
S1 S3
{ Norton Fitzwarren (Village) 25 S3
station. Fancy a trip to the beach? in advance, you can save up to 75% on Bicknoller
Bishops Lydeard (For West
28
28
S1 S3
S1 S3
Othery
Rockwell Green
29
22
Town Centre*
Town Centre*
Watchet
Wellington
28
20, 22, 22A Town Centre*
S1 S3
Exmouth is only approximately an journey costs.
Somerset Railway) 23 S3 Wells 29 Town Centre*
Somerton 54 Town Centre*
Bridgwater 21 Town Centre* Williton 28 S1 S3
Stoke St Gregory 51 Town Centre*
hour away by train. Need a bit of retail
Burnham-on-Sea 21 Town Centre* Wiveliscombe 25 S3
Street 29 Town Centre*
Chard 30, 99 Town Centre* Yeovil 54 Town Centre*
Taunton Town area -
therapy? Exeter is just 25-30 minutes
Chelston 22/22A Town Centre*
{ - Bishop's Hull 3 Town Centre*
Cotford St Luke 25 S3
{ - Galmington 7 Town Centre*
Creech St Michael 29
down the line and Bristol is just over 30
Town Centre*
Useful Information:
{
{ - Holway Circular 6 Town Centre*
Crowcombe 28 S1 S3
{ - Lane Estate (Laxton Road) 4 Town Centre* Notes
Dulverton 25 S3
minutes up the line. Glastonbury
Highbridge
29
21
Town Centre*
Town Centre*
{
{
- Musgrove Park Hospital
- Priorswood
PR1, 9, 22
1, 2
Town Centre*
S4
PLUSBUS destination, please see below for details.
PLUSBUS tickets are valid within the Taunton PLUSBUS zone on The Buses of
Somerset and Stagecoach South West
{ - Pyrland (Ladymead Road) 1 S4
www.nationalrail.co.uk
Honiton 20 Town Centre* PLUSBUS tickets are not valid on bus routes 23, 51, 97 and 98 operated by
- Queens College 97, 98 Town Centre* Hatch Green Coaches, or route N10 operated by Nippy Bus, or route PR1
Ilminster 30, N10 Town Centre*
Trains provide a fast, reliable and
Routes 21, 22/22A, 29, 30, 54 and 99 depart from the Bus Station
- Sherford 97, 98 Town Centre*
Tel: 08457 484950
Kingston St.Mary 23 S3 Routes 20, 51, 97, 98 and N10 depart from Castle Way (near Bus Station)
{ - Somerset College 20, 22, 22A Town Centre* Routes 3, 4, 6 and 7 depart from various stops on The Parade.
Langport 54 Town Centre*
comfortable alternative to car travel, and
Daily service to Musgrove Hospital PR1 - Parade stop J, or Bus Station stop F
28 S1 S3
Martock N10 Town Centre* { - Staplegrove Sundays, also routes 9 and 22 Bus Station stop F
25 S3 For bus times and details of bus services from the Town Centre, please see bus
Milverton 25 S3 stop timetables or contact Traveline.
Taunton station is particularly well linked
- Staplehay 97, 98 Town Centre* Direct trains operate to this destination from this station
Minehead (Town & Butlins) 28
www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk
S1 S3
1, 2, 23, 25, * Town Centre for the Bus Station, Castle Way and The Parade bus stops, all
{ Monkton Heathfield 2, 21 Town Centre* { - Town Centre Bus Station* S2
within a few minutes walk of each other
28
to the Langford Mills development by
Blackdown Hills (AONB) www.blackdownhillsaonb.org.uk
North Curry 51 Town Centre* - Trull 97, 98
Tel: 0371 244 2389
Town Centre*
bus, cycle and pedestrian routes. Taunton is a major station where taxis are usually available on a
rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary, unless arriving
A1 AAA Taxis Mike Adams Ourtaxis
Taxis early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept
www.disabledpersons-railcard.
bookings include: 01823 332 211 01823 257 999 07527 453082 01823 333 667
(Inclusion of this number doesn’t represent any endorsement of the taxi firm)
You can buy single or day returns at
co.uk/travel-assistance/ Further information about all onward travel
the station ticket office, from a ticket
Tel: 0800 022 3720 OnlineInfo
Local Sustrans
Cycle Info Bus Times PLUSBUS
www www www
machine on the platform or book in tauntondeane.gov.uk sustrans.org.uk Find the bus times for your stop. plusbus.info
See timetable displays
textphone/minicom
at bus stops.
Sustrans is the UK’s leading sustainable transport charity. Search for a bus stop by entering a postcode, street & town or a stop name & A discount price ‘bus pass’ that you buy with your train ticket. It gives you
For more information about cycle routes.
town. unlimited bus travel around your chosen town, on participating buses.
advance online. National Rail Enquiries
0845 60 50 600 www
Online NRE App Social Contact Centre TraintrackerTM Text www
PlusBike
nationalrail.co.uk Free National Rail Enquiries facebook.com/nationalrailenq 03457 48 49 50 8 49 50 nationalrail.co.uk/plusbike
For regular travellers, season tickets are
app for iOS and Android @nationalrailenq Calls cost no more than calls to geographic numbers Text station name to the above number for live departure
and arrival times direct to your mobile.
For more information.
www.gwr.com
(01 or 02) and may be recorded.
TrainTrackerTM texts cost 25p for each succesful response
(plus usual text costs).
available on a weekly, monthly or annual
Tel: 0345 7000125
basis. For people with mobility issues,
most trains can accommodate
www.thetrainline.com This poster shows details of popular destinations and main, frequent bus routes. Additional services may run, so please check with Traveline or see posters at local bus stops. Whilst considerable care has been taken to ensure the information contained on this poster is correct and accurate,
National Rail cannot accept responsibility for any loss or inconvenience caused by any errors or omissions, or for loss, damage, injury or inconvenience relating to the cancellation, alteration, delay or diversion of a service. For any feedback, please e-mail comments@onwardtravelposters.com
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Tel: 0871 2441545 V2 – FAB – 2018
TRANSPORT SCOOTERS AND
FOR PEOPLE POWERED
WITH MOBILITY WHEELCHAIRS.
PROBLEMS. People with mobility issues who are unable to walk or cycle
sufficient distances will be able to access services and facilities
Most bus services in Somerset now operate with low further afield by opting to use a scooter or powered
floor, easy access vehicles. This means that they can wheelchair. The roads and footways from the site towards
accommodate most wheelchairs and enable easier Taunton town centre and the local services and facilities within
access for those with walking difficulties. the area are suitable to accommodate scooters and powered
wheelchairs.
Somerset Accessible Transport (Tel: 01823 331266) offers a
Community Transport Scheme run by Somerset County Useful Resources
Council, including a car scheme for people with mobility
problems. For eligibility criteria, please contact the team at the • Information regarding all-inclusive leasing packages for
above number. scooters and powered wheelchairs through a mobility
scheme is available from the Motability Operations Ltd.
An accessible, demand responsive, door-to-door bus service Contact can be made via the website www.motability.
that can be used for everything from health appointments to co.uk, contact phone number (0300 456 4566) or by
shopping trips. A number of SLINKY services operate in visiting local dealers with the nearest located in Street.
different parts of Somerset, all offering free travel to Customers can also request an information pack via email
concessionary bus pass holders. To find out how to contact or by post.
your local SLINKY service, visit • The Research Institute for Disabled Consumers
www.somerset.gov.uk/slinky or phone 0300 123 2224. (RiDC) provides key information on a number of
mobility issues including advice on scooters and powered
Concessionary Bus Passes provide free bus travel, subject to wheelchairs via the following website link and contact
certain time restrictions, to anyone of pensionable age, or who number www.ridc.org.uk / Tel: 02074272460.
is eligible because of a disability.
You can find more information and a copy of the application
form by visiting www.somerset.gov.uk/concessionary or by
phoning 0300 123 2224.
TAXI / UBER. CAR SHARING.
Taxis/ Ubers can form an important part of sustainable Car sharing is the most sustainable way to make
journeys. journeys by car. By sharing your journey with just
one other person you can reduce your travel costs
Many taxis are now hybrids or ‘green’ vehicles, which help to by 50%.
reduce the impact of car journeys on the environment. Taxis
could save you money and help to reduce your carbon footprint! You can share cars and take it in turns to drive, or
regularly use a single vehicle and contribute to the fuel cost
If you need to make a journey, why not share with someone else which is a great way to save money. You can car share once
by utilising the Uber service? Uber provides a ride-hailing service a week or everyday – it’ s up to you.
where you are quoted the cost of the fare for the jorney and pay
before requesting the ride for convienience. Why Car Share?
There are a number of private hire taxi operators local to • It reduces the number of cars on the roads, resulting in less
Taunton, through which taxis can be pre-booked. A list of local congestion, less pollution and fewer parking problems
taxi firms is included to the rear of this TIP. • It provides a real solution to the transport problems of rural
areas like Somerset
• Opportunity to socialise
• Useful for people with mobility difficulties
• Reduced fuel costs
• Time to relax without driving stress
The Car Share Somerset site
(www.liftshare.com/uk/community/carsharesomerset)
is free and links drivers and passengers to share their journey.
USEFUL APPS
Uber (Android and iOS)
Taxicode (Android and iOS)DRIVING. ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Get More Miles for Your Money! Electric Vehicles (EVs) are vehicles which use one or more electric motors for
propulsion.
Once you have considered all the other options available to you for your journey, you
might realistically be left with just the one option – to drive. However, there are a In regards to environmental sustainability, all plug-in vehicles provide
number of ways through which you can both save mo ney and fuel, which in turn helps improved fuel economy and either zero or reduced emissions. EVs offer a number
to reduce CO2 emissions, creating a cleaner, healthier community. of potential savings compared to conventional vehicles.
• Service your car regularly to maintain engine efficiency. EVs can be charged in a variety of places including at home, workplace or
• Check your tyre pressures regularly (and before long journeys), underinflated at designated EV charging points across the UK, including at fuel stations or
tyres use more fuel as they increase rolling resistance. service stations. Zap-Map have created a map that enables EV drivers to locate
• Lose any unnecessary baggage, extra weight means extra fuel. and navigate to charging points across the UK. The map identifies charge points
• Combine short trips; cold starts use more fuel so it pays to combine your errands. from both the major networks and smaller providers across the UK.
• Drive smoothly, accelerate gently and read the road ahead to avoid unnecessary
braking. A Zap-Map app is available on both IOS and Android www.zap-map.com/app/.
• Cut down on the air-con; air-conditioning increases fuel consumption at
lowspeeds (the effects are less noticeable at higher speeds). The provision of electrical charging points for electric vehicles, including bikes will be
• Stick to the speed limits, the faster you go the greater the fuel consumption investigated by the TPC based on the on-going operational requirements of the site.
(cruising at 70mph uses up to 9% more fuel than at 60mph and up to 15% more
fuel than at 50mph).
SHOPPING.
Shop & Drop or Click & Collect are both brilliant ways to save time, money and
fuel.
With online shopping you can do your shop from the comfort of y our own home and
have it delivered at a time to suit you. Or you can collect from the store when you’re
out and about anyway, so no need for a specific shopping trip.
ASDA (Android and iOS)
USEFUL APPS Sainsbury’s Groceries (Android and iOS)
Tesco Groceries (Android and iOS)
MPG Calc (iOS)
Ocado (Android and iOS)
Basic MPG Calculator (Android)
MySupermarket (Android and iOS)JOURNEY PLANNERS. AMENITIES / INFORMATION.
Odeon Cinema - Taunton www.busbud.com
www.odeon.co.uk/cinemas/taunton /taunton-bus-station
03330 144501 01823 272033
Blackbrook Leisure Centre Tesco Taunton Superstore
www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/ www.tesco.com
taunton-deane/blackbrook-leisure- 0345 677 9668
centre-and-spa
01823 333435 Sainsburys Taunton
www.sainsburys.co.uk
Orchard Shopping Centre 01823 259602
www.orchardtaunton.co.uk
01823 326556 ASDA Taunton Superstore
www.asda.com
County Walk Shopping Centre 01823 252701
www.countywalk.co.uk
01823 283729 TLC Taxis
Where Do You Want To Go? www.tlctaxis.co.uk
Taunton Library 01823 33 55 99
We’ve given you the tools to decide how to make your journey, now you can www.somersetlibraries.co.uk/librar-
explore where you want to go. ies/taunton-library Taunton Taxi Services
0300 123 2224 www.taxis-in-taunton.com
01823 248248
Travel Line South West Sustrans Musgrove Park Hospital
www.traveline.info www.sustrans.org.uk www.tsft.nhs.uk A1 Ace Taxis
01872 510028 01823 333444 www.a1acetaxis.co.uk
Cycle Streets 01823 332211
First Group www.cyclestreets.net Taunton Railway Station
www.firstgroup.com/ukbus www.gwr.com/plan-journey/station- Leo Taxis
01823 211180 AA Route Planner sand- routes/taunton www.leotaxis.co.uk
www.theaa.com/route-planner 0345 700 0125 01823 924400
National Rail Enquiries
www.nationalrail.co.uk Google Maps
08457 48 49 50 www.google.co.uk/maps
Walk4Life Uber
www.walk4life.info www.uber.comCONTACT YOUR TRAVEL PLAN COORDINATOR FOR DETAILS langfordmillstpc@hydrock.com
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