Travel Plan Coordinator | Edmund Park Travel Plan

Residents Travel Information Guide

Your Guide to Transport Options from Edmund Park

Welcome

Welcome to Edmund Park

Welcome to the Edmund Park Travel Information site. This site is designed to assist in making your move as easy as possible.

It provides information on how to get around using public transport and other environmentally friendly methods to commute to work and school, or explore the area.

The Travel Guide Site

Edmund Park is situated within walking distance of local schools,
shops, pubs, cafés, restaurants and public transport links.

The Travel Plan

The Travel Information site is one of many measures included in the Travel Plan produced for Edmund Park and agreed with Somerset County Council.

The Travel Plan is a document which contains a package of measures to encourage you to try sustainable alternatives to travelling by car.

The Travel Plan can offer real benefits not only to you, but also to the community that surrounds you. It can help to relieve local parking and congestion problems and improve public transport connections across the area.

WELCOME

Walking

Walking is one of the cheapest, easiest and simplest forms of transport, which is boosted by there being a range of shops and services accessible within a short walk from Edmund Park.

Walking offers the greatest potential to replace short car and public transport trips, particularly those under a two-kilometre distance. It provides a healthy alternative to the private car and typically forms a component of many journeys made by public transport or by car.

Edmund Park provides direct walking links with well lit connections around the site and to the local area. Surrounding Edmund Park, it is easy to walk to a range of local facilities with pavements and walking links provided along local roads to ensure you can easily and safely walk around the town and access many local facilities on foot.

You can walk to a number of local facilities within a 30 minute period from Edmund Park. To help out, we have summarised the distance and walk times to a number of local facilities below. Bus stops are located in close proximity to Edmund Park, within an approximately 8 minute walk (700m), with local schools, convenience stores and Frome Town Centre accessible within up to 30 minutes’ walk (2.4km).

For more information on walking in Somerset, there is a wealth of information on promoted routes, health and fitness benefits and safety tips on the Travel Somerset website:

www.travelsomerset.co.uk/walk

Are you not sure how to get from your home to work on foot? You could use Google Maps to plan your journey. The site gives you the route required with the time it may take:
www.google.co.uk/maps

Benefits of Walking

Walking is a great form of exercise and can reduce the risk of heart disease;
Walking is a completely environmentally friendly activity; and
Walking is an important form of sustainable transport which costs nothing and offers a wide range of benefits to you and the community.

WALKING

CYCLING

Cycling

Frome and its surrounding areas are beautiful places to ride your bike with a wide variety of scenery, historic buildings and designated traffic-free routes.

You can cycle to all the facilities in Frome within around a 20 minute ride and access National Cycle Route 24 which is accessible along the A362 / Wallbridge Road. A number of local schools, shops, sports facilities and employment areas are accessible within around 20 minutes from Edmund Park. To help out, we have summarised the distance and cycle times to a number of local amenities below.

National Cycle Route 24 runs through Frome and routes from Bath to Bournemouth. Locally, Route 24 leads north-west towards Radstock on a largely traffic-free portion of the route and south-east towards Warminster. National Cycle Route 24 takes in the historic sights of the Bath, the only UK city designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A perfect route to explore for a leisure ride.

Explore your local community by bike!

We are encouraging families to get more out of life – by getting on
your bike and exploring the local community – either for an outing at the weekend, a trip to the local shops, part of the school run, or a daily commute.

For more information on cycling in Somerset, there is a wealth of detail on promoted routes, health benefits and safety tips at the Travel Somerset website and at Sustrans for the National Cycle Network, visit:

www.travelsomerset.co.uk/cycle

www.sustrans.org.uk/map-ncn

Your Local Bike Shop

Halfords Frome, Unit B Wessex Fields, Sandy Lane, Frome, BA11 4DH

Open: 8am - 8pm, Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm on Saturdays and 10am - 5pm on Sundays.

Tel: 01373 473433

Website: www.halfords.com

Pronto Bikes, 18 Bath St, Frome, BA11 1DN

Open: 9am - 5pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am - 12pm on Wednesdays, and 9am - 4pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

Tel: 01373 471439

Website: www.prontobikes.co.uk

Benefits of Cycling

Cycling is sociable – it provides a fantastic way to share some time with friends and family;

Cycling is ‘green’ – you can feel good about doing your bit for the environment;

Cycling is quick – for short journeys under 5 miles cycling is usually the fastest way to get around – and you won’t get stuck in traffic;

Cycling is cheap – no bus, train or season tickets required;

Cycling is convenient – it gets you ‘door-to-door’, with a guaranteed arrival time; and

Cycling is fun – and helps you explore your local environment.

A Great Form of Exercise

Completely Environmentally Friendly

And can reduce the risk of heart disease

Costs nothing and benefits both you and the community

Local Facilities

Edmund Park is sustainably located within comfortable walking and cycling distances to local schools, shops, amenities and bus stops. Frome has a range of retail facilities, employment, leisure and education including Oakfield Academy, Wessex Lodge School, Steiner Academy, 6 primary schools, and 2 special education schools. In addition Frome features shops, restaurants, a museum, a leisure centre, a cricket club and a memorial theater. To assist, we have listed some of these below

Schools

Rainbow Nursery

1.8km / 21 min Walk / 7 min Cycle

St John's C of E First School

1.8km / 23 min Walk / 8 min Cycle

Selwood School

2km / 24 min Walk / 8 min Cycle

Hayesdown Primary School

2km / 24 min Walk / 8 min Cycle

Frome College

2.65km / 32 min Walk / 11 min Cycle

Oakfield Academy

3.1km / 37 min Walk / 12 min Cycle

Bus Stops

Warminster Road Bus Stops

700m / 8 min Walk / 3 min Cycle

Wallbridge Bus Stops

900m / 11 min Walk / 4 min Cycle

Station Approach Bus Stops

1.2km / 14 min Walk / 5 min Cycle

Local Amenities

Asda Superstore / Pharmacy / Petrol Station

600m / 7 min Walk / 2 min Cycle

B&Q DIY Store

1.2km / 14 min Walk / 5 min Cycle

B&M Store / Garden Centre

1.3km / 15 min Walk / 5 min Cycle

Golden Inn Takeaway

1.3km / 15 min Walk / 5 min Cycle

Frome Train Station

1.35km / 16 min Walk / 5 min Cycle

Great Western Supermarket

1.4km / 17 min Walk / 6 min Cycle

Portway Post Office

1.6km / 20 min Walk / 7 min Cycle

Portway Dental Practice

1.7km / 20 min Walk / 7 min Cycle

Lidl Supermarket

1.7km / 20 min Walk / 7 min Cycle

Acorn Pharmacy

1.9km / 23 min Walk / 8 min Cycle

Frome Town Football Club

1.9km / 23 min Walk / 8 min Cycle

St John's Church

2km / 24 min Walk / 8 min Cycle

Old Showfield Parkrun

2km / 24 min Walk / 8 min Cycle

Frome Fire Station

2km / 24 min Walk / 8 min Cycle

Frome Cricket Club

2.1km / 25 min Walk / 8 min Cycle

Frome Community Hospital

2.2km / 26 min Walk / 9 min Walk

Co-operative Supermarket

2.2km / 26 min Walk / 9 min Walk

Frome Memorial Theatre

2.25km / 27 min Walk / 9 min Cycle

Pronto Bikes

2.3km / 27 min Walk / 9 min Cycle

Frome Highstreet

2.4km / 29 min Walk / 10 min Cycle

Westway Shopping Centre and Cinema

2.45km / 29 min Walk / 10 min Cycle

Victoria Park

2.45km / 29 min Walk / 10 min Cycle

Frome Business Park

2.5km / 30 min Walk / 10 min Cycle

Frome Library

2.5km / 30 min Walk / 10 min Cycle

Frome Museum

2.6km / 31 min Walk / 10 min Cycle

Frome Sport and Fitness

2.65km / 32 min Walk / 11 min Cycle

Frome Rugby Football Club

3.6km / 43 min Walk / 14 min Cycle

LOCAL FACILITIES

Public Transport

Why Public Transport?
Public Transport can be quicker, cheaper and more convenient than using your car and provides a significant environmental benefit. Using public transport can remove the stress of finding a car parking space, sitting in traffic and the costs of owning a car. Furthermore, you can travel to your destination while you relax with a newspaper or catch-up on social media.

BUS

Where are my nearest bus stops?

Your nearest bus stops are located on Warminster Road, directly opposite Asda Car Park and approximately an 8 minute walk (700m) from Edmund Park. The stops are served by the 53 service.

Additional bus stops are located on Wallbridge road to the north of the site, with these stops being served by the 31 and 53 bus services and an approximately 11 minute walk (900m) from Edmund Park, as well as opposite Frome Train Station on Station Approach, with these stops being served by the 47 and 53 bus services and an approximately 14 minute (1.2km) walk from the site.

To view the latest timetables, visit:

www.traveline.info

www.travelsomerset.co.uk/bus/

www.firstbus.co.uk/somerset

The Number 31 is a school bus service to Ansford Academy and provides one service in either direction in the morning and afternoon. The service routes from Beckington to Ansford Academy via Frome, Nunney and Bruton.

The Number 47 provides an hourly service between Frome and Westbury via Dilton Marsh, Monday to Saturday. This service can be accessed from the Station Approach bus stops.

The Number 53 provides an hourly service between Frome and Warminster via Rodden, Monday to Saturday. This service can be accessed from the Warminster Road Bus Stops.

TRAIN

Frome Rail Station is located approximately 500m north-west of Edmund Park, across the River Frome, and is accessible within a 16 minute walk or 5 minute cycle

The station benefits from direct services every two hours to Bath, Bristol and Gloucester with intermediate destinations such as Trowbridge, Westbury and Avoncliff between Frome and Bath Spa / Bristol. Non-direct services are available every hour with changes in Westbury.

Frome Rail Station provides cycle parking for 30 bicycles and offers car parking for approximately 15 vehicles with a daily rate of £3.00 or a weekly rate of £15.00. The station also offers a ticket office and ticket machines, as well as step free access.

The station also offers a ticket office and ticket machines, as well as step free access coverage.

To check real time rail journey information from Frome, visit:

https://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/ldbboard/dep/FRO

For station facilities visit:

www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/FRO/details.html

For ticketing queries, visit:

www.thetrainline.com

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

CAR SHARING

Car Sharing

Travelling with other people by car is an easy way to cut your CO2 emissions and save money. By splitting costs with your fellow passengers you will save on fuel and parking fees.

Use your time as a passenger to read or catch up on work, and of course you won’t have to find a parking space.

Car Share Somerset has been set up to provide a matching service for all those who live, work and travel in and around Somerset. This site matches you up with potential partners as a driver or passenger. Once matched, you can choose to journey share as little or as often as you like, with whomever you like!

For more information on local car share schemes visit:

www.liftshare.com/uk/community/carshare-somerset

www.travelsomerset.co.uk/using-your-car/

www.blablacar.com

Some Safety Tips if Meeting a New Car Share Buddy

Avoid exchanging your full name or address before you've met someone.
You're never under obligation to take a lift. If you don't feel comfortable, don't go through with the lift - even if it's been agreed.
As with any activity that involves meeting new people, it's advisable to meet in a public place the first time. It's always a good idea to let friends and family know your plans too.

Benefits of Car Sharing

Reduces travel costs;

A commuter who car shares with one person typically saves around £1,000 a year.

Reduces wear and tear on your own vehicle;

Helps reduce congestion;

If half of UK motorists car shared one day a week, pollution would be reduced by 10% and traffic jams by 20%

Reduces stress levels related to driving; and
Expands social networks.

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Efficient Driving

Where driving is unavoidable the following please consider the following tips:

The most fuel-efficient driving speed, where permitted, is in the highest gear at approximately 50mph – this can cut your fuel bill by about 30%;

You can further reduce your fuel bill through adopting a smoother driving style, avoiding sudden braking or acceleration; and

Keep your car well maintained including keeping your tyre pressures to the appropriate level (these can be found in your vehicle handbook), check the air filters and get your vehicle regularly serviced

Home Deliveries

A wide range of major supermarkets offer home delivery services to Edmund Park, so why not save time, money and petrol and have your groceries delivered?

Asda

The nearest Asda superstore is just down the road from Edmund Park. The store is open 7am - 11pm, Monday to Friday, 7am -10pm on Saturdays and 10am - 4pm on Sundays.

A home delivery service is available.

Warminster Road, Frome, BA11 5LA

groceries.asda.com

Ocado

An online only supermarket offering a wide range of fresh groceries, essentials, toys and more delivered to your door.

ocado.com

Sainsbury's

The nearest Sainsburys superstore is in Frome and is open 7am - 10pm, Monday to Saturday and 10am - 4pm on Sundays. A home delivery service is available.

Wessex Fields, Frome, Ba11 4DH

sainsburys.co.uk/shop/gb/groceries

Iceland Foods

The nearest Iceland store is in Frome and is open 8am - 6:30pm, Monday to Saturday and 10am - 4pm on Sundays. A home delivery service is available.

16 Market Pl, Frome, BA11 1AN

iceland.co.uk

Did you know?

Car travel for food shopping account for about 40% of all UK shopping trips by car, or about 5% of all car use in the UK!

HOME DELIVERIES

Run Commute

If you’ve never heard of run commuting, then it’s exactly what it sounds like. People choose to run to and from work, rather than driving, getting the bus or using other modes.

It’s a trend that is growing in popularity too! In 2018, Strava recorded a 70% increase in run commutes compared to 2017, which itself was up 50% on 2016!

Running really is the perfect way to be more active – it’s free and you can start right outside your door! You can do it as little or as often as you like and, with run commuting you can fit it into your daily routine.

Parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.

These events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings and they encourage people of every ability to take part; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians.

The Old Showfield Parkrun starts every Saturday at 9am at The Old Showfield, Off Rodden Road, Frome, BA11 2AH, approximately 1.5km to the northof Edmund Park. For more information see:

www.parkrun.org.uk/theoldshowfield/

Tips for Run Commuting

Prepare the night before;
Plan your route;
Build up gradually to the full commute-hw about getting public transport half way and running the rest?;
Buy a good backpack to carry everything;
Invest in a good coat, reflective clothing and a light for the winter- be safe, be seen!;
Pack light to save weight;
If it is safe to do so listen to some music or a podcast to help the miles fly by;
Figure out your shower situation at work beforehand; and
Find a goal to train for, or a running buddy to help you stay motivated.

Run Commute

Home Working

Reducing the need to travel to work or during working hours can save time and money whilst benefitting the environment.

If you work from home just once a fortnight you are reducing your
commute by 10%, which saves you both time and money.

Studies have shown that people who work from home generate lower carbon emissions, reduce air pollution, use less petrol / diesel, use less paper, use less plastic and have a better work life balance, so why not give it a go? You may even find you are more productive as you’re not being interrupted.

Remote and flexible working allows you to balance your work and
home life commitments and leave you feeling great!

The Flexible Working Regulations 2014 give any employee with at least 26 weeks’ service the right to request flexible working arrangements from their employer. This may include reducing your hours to work part-time, changing your start and finish time, having flexibility with your start and finish time (sometimes known as ‘flexitime’), doing your hours over fewer days (‘compressed hours’), working from home or elsewhere (‘remote working’) or sharing your job with someone else.

For more information on requesting flexible working, visit:

www.acas.org.uk/making-a-flexible-working-request

HOME WORKING

Sustainable Travel Events

You can get involved with sustainable travel events, which promote the opportunity to try out alternative and more sustainable modes of travel to your workplace or education centre.

For more information and how to stay up to date and sign up to events, please visit the wesbites below.

World Car Free Day

22nd September, Annually

www.livingstreets.org.uk/about-us/our-work-in-action/world-car-free-day

Road Safety Week

19th November - 25th November 2023

www.brake.org.uk/road-safety-week

Commute Smart Week

November 2023 (Dates TBA)

www.workwiseuk.org/commute-smart-week

Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel

20th March - 31st March 2024