Broughty Ferry welcomes a new community project
STRIDE
Sustainable Travel in Dundee East
Sustainable Travel in Dundee East aims to reduce the number of car journeys that people make, especially local trips where they could walk or cycle, get the bus, or share a car with a friend instead. They will be working with individuals and community organisations to encourage and assist people to take up more active ways of travel to work, school, shops and for leisure.
The benefits A healthier lifestyle for you and your familyFitting more regular exercise into your daily routine – and saving money as well
A healthier community
- People working together to improve their quality of life
- Quieter and safer streets
- Less pollution, and lower CO2 emissions which contribute to climate change
- Saving money, burning calories
STRIDE to fitness – at your own pace By walking or cycling in place of some short car journeys, you will feel fitter and healthier without dramatic changes to your daily routine.
- 30 minutes walk at a moderate pace will cover approx 1.5 miles and burn around 110 calories
- 30 minutes cycling at a moderate pace will take you about 6 miles and burn around 240 calories
- A reduction of 15 miles’ driving a week can save you £13 in a month in fuel and 21kg in CO2
STRIDE; can help to keep you on track to your personal goals with a Weekly Travel Log. Bring out the bike! If it needs maintenance, or if you want to build up confidence to start cycling again – STRIDE can help!
NHS Recommended activity levels
- Adults: 30 mins of moderate-intensity physical activity at least 5 days a week
- Children: 60 mins of moderate-intensity physical activity each day
- Targets can be achieved in 10-minute bursts.
Contact for more information Judith Clark Project Co-ordinator STRIDE
Douglas Community Centre Balmoral Avenue Dundee DD4 8SD
Mobile 07521 976584 Email stridedundee@yahoo.co.uk
Website http://www.stridedundee.com/
STRIDE; is supported by the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund until March 2011. They are working with organisations including Dundee TravelActive, NHS Tayside, Sustrans, CTC, Forestry Commission, Claverhouse, SNH, Dundee City Council, Angus Council, and Paths for All.
