Harrogate Car Free Day
Tuesday 22nd September 2009
Last year we achieved over 2,400 cars less cars on Harrogate roads.
Help us make it more than 5,000 this year!
Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race.
~H.G. Wells
Transdev offer Free Bus Tickets
Transdev Harrogate & District are giving away free day tickets. See Special Offers for further details.
The bus company has also kindly helped in designing and printing 22,000 leaflets and flyers, that a team of volunteers are delivering around the town.
Rainforest Project
As part of their support for Harrogate Car Free Day, Betty’s and Taylors of Harrogate have pledged to save 200 acres of Peruvian rainforest for the best participating school in this year’s event. www.yorkshirerainforestproject.co.uk
Goldsborough Primary School
North Yorkshire County Council’s Road Safety and Travelwise modified (Wacky!) car, which promotes the benefits of walking rather than using the car, visited Goldsborough Primary School on 14th Sept.
Schools receive HCFD pack
Local primary schools all received a HCFD park at the beginning of this term, kindly produced by the local NYCC’s Road Safety and Travelwise team.
Free Bike Hire on the day
You can register to hire a free bike on the day which can be collected and returned from Harrogate Railway Station. See Special Offers
Organised by the committee in partnership with Northern Rail, NYCC and the Rotary Club of Harrogate, this scheme offers great opportunities not to use your car.
York Car Free Day
York’s first ever Car Free Day will take place on Tuesday 22 September and is being organised by York Council (unlike ours!). We did give them some suggestions.
St Aidan’s School actively supporting the day.
St Aidan’s are getting very active for the day with large group of teachers catching the train, a poster competition, Name and Shame and a Car Count.
