Category Archives: Travel

iCycle comes to Salford

An exciting new cycling project called ‘iCycle Salford’ is being launched at the University in the next few weeks that will offer short and long term cycle hire to University students and staff. The project is student led, run from

iCycle comes to Salford

An exciting new cycling project called ‘iCycle Salford’ is being launched at the University in the next few weeks that will offer short and long term cycle hire to University students and staff. The project is student led, run from

Cycling rising up the agenda

This weeks Bicycle User Group meeting emphasised the growing attention being given to cycling and its role in improving the sustainability of how we travel. Like many aspects of environmental sustainability, the University has been slow to look at making

Cycling rising up the agenda

This weeks Bicycle User Group meeting emphasised the growing attention being given to cycling and its role in improving the sustainability of how we travel. Like many aspects of environmental sustainability, the University has been slow to look at making

Cycle to Work Scheme info stand in Allerton tomorrow

Staff who are interested in taking part in the University Cycle to Work Scheme can attend an information stand in Allerton tomorrow to find out more about the scheme and the potential benefits. Evans Cycles stand in Maxwell last month

Cycle to Work Scheme info stand in Allerton tomorrow

Staff who are interested in taking part in the University Cycle to Work Scheme can attend an information stand in Allerton tomorrow to find out more about the scheme and the potential benefits. Evans Cycles stand in Maxwell last month

University Car Share Scheme now available

The University has this week launched a new car sharing scheme to encourage more sustainable car use and to help staff and students save on their travel costs. The scheme aims to match up staff and students and allow them

University Car Share Scheme now available

The University has this week launched a new car sharing scheme to encourage more sustainable car use and to help staff and students save on their travel costs. The scheme aims to match up staff and students and allow them

Cycle to Work Scheme underway

The University Cycle to Work Scheme has launched this week as part of the University’s ongoing commitment to encouraging sustainable travel and promoting healthy lifestyles. Evans Cycles stand in Maxwell The scheme provides staff with the use of a bike

Cycle to Work Scheme underway

The University Cycle to Work Scheme has launched this week as part of the University’s ongoing commitment to encouraging sustainable travel and promoting healthy lifestyles. Evans Cycles stand in Maxwell The scheme provides staff with the use of a bike

Rail season ticket loan scheme available from September

From September, the University will be operating a new season ticket loan scheme in conjunction with Northern Rail, which offers an easy and affordable way to save money on rail travel. The University will offer staff an annual season ticket

Rail season ticket loan scheme available from September

From September, the University will be operating a new season ticket loan scheme in conjunction with Northern Rail, which offers an easy and affordable way to save money on rail travel. The University will offer staff an annual season ticket

Get on your bike for the Sky Ride

The Manchester Sky Ride 2011 is taking place this Sunday, August 7 with up to 10,000 cyclists expected to take advantage of traffic free streets in the city centre. Cyclists will be able to travel along a 11.5km route between

Get on your bike for the Sky Ride

The Manchester Sky Ride 2011 is taking place this Sunday, August 7 with up to 10,000 cyclists expected to take advantage of traffic free streets in the city centre. Cyclists will be able to travel along a 11.5km route between

Cycle to Work Scheme will launch in September

From September, employees will be able to participate in a new University-supported Cycle to Work Scheme. As part of the University’s commitment to encouraging sustainable methods of travel, the scheme will provide staff with the use of a bike and

Cycle to Work Scheme will launch in September

From September, employees will be able to participate in a new University-supported Cycle to Work Scheme. As part of the University’s commitment to encouraging sustainable methods of travel, the scheme will provide staff with the use of a bike and

New tram line improves connections to the University

A new Metrolink line has opened this month that has increased sustainable travel links to the University. Anyone travelling from the Chorlton area can now change at Cornbrook and board a service direct to the MediaCityUK tram stop which opened

New tram line improves connections to the University

A new Metrolink line has opened this month that has increased sustainable travel links to the University. Anyone travelling from the Chorlton area can now change at Cornbrook and board a service direct to the MediaCityUK tram stop which opened

Greater Manchester to receive £4.9m cycle fund

Greater Manchester has secured a £4.9 million investment from the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) for an array of cycling improvements across the region. Impression of a proposed cycle centre at Manchester Piccadilly (from Manchester & Salford Cycle Centres report)

Greater Manchester to receive £4.9m cycle fund

Greater Manchester has secured a £4.9 million investment from the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) for an array of cycling improvements across the region. Impression of a proposed cycle centre at Manchester Piccadilly (from Manchester & Salford Cycle Centres report)