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A group to look at how we can make positive changes to our travel habits - please contact us if you would like to co-ordinate this group.

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Started by Andrew H Lohmann. Last reply by Andrew H Lohmann May 11, 2010.

Started by Amanda Lynch. Last reply by Hazel Dawe Oct 9, 2009.

Started by Sue. Last reply by Alan Bullion Apr 28, 2009.

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Comment by Sue on November 24, 2011 at 14:29: It was noted in the minutes of the Town forum that Kent County Council councillors received £25,000 funding for transport issues in their area, and residents could apply to their councillor for improvements to be made.

http://www.townforum.org.uk/meetings.html

Comment by Sue on November 4, 2011 at 17:28: Share cars in your vicinity http://www.whipcar.com/

Comment by Sue on August 15, 2011 at 15:49: Choose rail over air travel
Check the impact of your personal trip: www.ecopassenger.com

Comment by Sue on August 9, 2011 at 16:32: Governments Failing to Back Greener Travel

http://www.sustrans.org.uk/about-sustrans/media/news-releases/gover...

Comment by Andrew H Lohmann on March 8, 2011 at 18:29: With cuts threatening all over government it is important that what councils do be publicly supported and scrutinised. But in this is a particularly good example of where government enables and empowers people.

Comment by Andrew H Lohmann on March 8, 2011 at 18:22: I was one of the Southborough Town Councillor's representatives at TWBC Public Transport Forum and it's predecessor set up when Lib-Dems ran TWBC.

The Forum brings together transport operators Kent County Passenger Transport Unit and interested groups which resulted in contacts being made that enabled bus issues mainly, that public asked for, to be taken with successful outcomes.

Transition Tunbridge Wells could ask if they wish to send a representative?

Additionally an organisation, such as a Parish or Town Council, may have a vacancy for representative after the next local elections that an interested reader could offer to fill.

Comment by Sue on March 8, 2011 at 17:42: Would anyone like to represent TTW on TWBC Public Transport Forum? http://www2.tunbridgewells.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=1502

Comment by Mike Grenville on September 21, 2009 at 12:39: Cycling plan to blame drivers for all crashes
Ministers are considering a far-reaching change in the law in a bid to promote greener transport

MINISTERS are considering making motorists legally responsible for accidents involving cyclists or pedestrians, even if they are not at fault.

Government advisers are pushing for changes in the civil law that will make the most powerful vehicle involved in a collision automatically liable for insurance and compensation purposes.

Last week lobbyists for cycling and walking groups met Jessica Matthew, the DfT official in charge of sustainable transport who is drafting the National Cycling Plan. Placing the onus of responsibility on motorists is perhaps the most controversial move under consideration.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article6841326.ece

Comment by Andrew H Lohmann on September 21, 2009 at 11:03: Hi

I mentioned The European "Car Free Day" at the meeting last week.

Also known as European "In Town Without My Car" Day is on 22nd September, which this year is on a Tuesday.

http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/sustainable/awareness/itwmc/