Mendip View: Sustainable travel plan

Walking

Mendip View is well connected with the rest of Axbridge, with direct access onto Cheddar Road. Along this road and throughout the development, there are footways and crossings that connect you to local amenities.

Cycling

Mendip View is located near advisory cycle routes and cycle paths, as well as National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 26. 

You can plan your cycle route using the CycleStreets Journey Planner.

There are a number of shops to hire and repair bikes nearby, including:

• Strawberry Line Cycles - strawberrylineprojects@gmail.com
• Mint Cycle Works - 01749 700562
• Cheddar Bikes - hello@cheddarbikes.co.uk

Public transport

Bus:

Your local area is served by two main bus routes – 48 and 126. All buses are accessible, can be lowered and have ramps for those who need help getting on or off.

Please visit Traveline to find current timetables for these services.

Train:

Visit the Trainline website to plan journeys, see ticket prices, and buy rail cards and tickets.

Green travel vouchers

To encourage sustainable travel, each household at Mendip View is entitled to claim Green Travel Vouchers. These vouchers should help you to reduce your car usage.

Here's how it works:

• Purchase sustainable travel item(s)
• Send receipt(s) and home address to travelplanning@pja.co.uk
• Await reimbursement of 50% of the cost(s) - to be received within 3 months
  
  

Each household is entitled to claim up to the following value:

• 2 bedrooms - £150 per tenure
• 3 bedrooms - £200 per tenure
• 4 bedrooms - £250 per tenure
  
  

You can claim against purchases of the following items: 

• Raincoat
• Waterproof trousers
• Walking or cycling shoes
• Cycle clothing
• Cycle accessories (e.g. helmet, lock, pump, trailer, puncture repair kits)
• Bus season tickets from home

A Green Travel Voucher can be used for three tenures per property. Subsequent occupiers will be required to complete a short questionnaire before being provided with a voucher. 

For any questions, please contact the local travel plan coordinator at travelplan@pep-bristol.co.uk