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Sep 231 min read

Many hands make light work!

We're very lucky that we have some really, really good people that have just joined our committee. In fact they're so good that two of...

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ATW 2024 Sees Record Numbers and Growing Appetite for Active Travel

Rollo de Sausmarez

Jun 102 min read

ATW 2024 Sees Record Numbers and Growing Appetite for Active Travel

Research data collected during Alternative Transport Week (ATW) highlights another very successful year for the. The Better Journey...

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Rollo de Sausmarez

Mar 141 min read

ATW 2024 Dates Announced

Alternative Transport Week, which was imported to Gurnsey from Jersey for the first time in 2023, is going to be "bigger and better" in...

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It’s official - Commuting habits are changing for the better

Better Journeys

Jul 18, 20232 min read

It’s official - Commuting habits are changing for the better

The Better Journey Project has been working with a team of dedicated volunteers to monitor commuter traffic in a disciplined and...

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Shout out to the Co-op for "Supporting Community"

Better Journeys

Jul 3, 20232 min read

Shout out to the Co-op for "Supporting Community"

In case you missed it in last week's Press- here's a summary of what we're doing with the money the Co-op (and our other sponsors) have...

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Better Journeys

Jul 3, 20231 min read

Free Buses from 7th to 14th July

It's for the Island Games, but perfect timing for July's Better Journey Day (on Froday 7th July)! Guernsey's Environment & Infrastructure...

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GBG and Chest & Heart Charity launch new cycling and walking challenge

Rollo de Sausmarez

May 12, 20232 min read

GBG and Chest & Heart Charity launch new cycling and walking challenge

Guernsey Chest & Heart LBG and the Guernsey Bicycle Group are proud to present to you the 20 in two challenge! A brand new fundraising...

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Better Journeys Project launches School CycleTrain Set-up guide

Rollo de Sausmarez

May 12, 20231 min read

Better Journeys Project launches School CycleTrain Set-up guide

This document explains how to set up and run a cycle train for any school in Guernsey, based on the experience of the island’s first...

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Bus Bingo Launched for Alternative Transport Week

Rollo de Sausmarez

May 12, 20231 min read

Bus Bingo Launched for Alternative Transport Week

Cash prizes to be won. Bingo & Buses – 2 things that don’t normally go hand in hand. But Better Journeys Project are changing that for...

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Guernsey's first ever Social Netwalking Event!

Rollo de Sausmarez

May 4, 20231 min read

Guernsey's first ever Social Netwalking Event!

Social Netwalking event is a Networking event unlike any other. We Network & Walk during our commute to work. A great way for you to...

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Local bicycle shops give free tune-up before ATW

Rollo de Sausmarez

May 4, 20231 min read

Local bicycle shops give free tune-up before ATW

Has your bike been spending the winter in the shed? So you can be ready for Alternative Transport Week (15th 19th May) in Guernsey we...

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Ding-ding... There are two new "Train Lines" in Guernsey!

Rollo de Sausmarez

Apr 26, 20232 min read

Ding-ding... There are two new "Train Lines" in Guernsey!

Do you Cycle to Work? Do you want to cycle to work but don't know a great route? Do you want company on your cycle to work? The Better...

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Rollo de Sausmarez

Apr 6, 20230 min read

Cycling Accessibility Event Announced

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Love To Ride offer Guernsey Organisations a Discount

Rollo de Sausmarez

Mar 30, 20231 min read

Love To Ride offer Guernsey Organisations a Discount

As an island Jersey have already signed up to this innovative programme which helps encourage modal shift (the move towards different...

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Alternative Transport Week is coming to Guernsey

Better Journeys

Mar 28, 20232 min read

Alternative Transport Week is coming to Guernsey

The Better Journeys Project has teamed up with a number of local organisations to bring Alternative Transport Week to Guernsey this May....

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‘School Street’ scheme launched in response to concerns raised by St Martin’s Primary pupils

Better Journeys

Mar 17, 20232 min read

‘School Street’ scheme launched in response to concerns raised by St Martin’s Primary pupils

Image credit ITV There's qite a cool initiative taking place at St. Martins School latr this month with the introdction of a "School...

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The BBC do Commuting Challenge on Better Journey Day

Better Journeys

Feb 3, 20231 min read

The BBC do Commuting Challenge on Better Journey Day

Inspired by the Better Journeys Project, the BBC have set up a Commuter Challenge. Four reporters left St. Martin's Community Centre at...

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New Year’s Resolutions: Use Better Journey Day to improve your life, your community and the planet

Rollo de Sausmarez

Jan 5, 20233 min read

New Year’s Resolutions: Use Better Journey Day to improve your life, your community and the planet

With the start of the New Year, many people will be looking at ways that they can improve their lives by forming better habits. Most...

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Better Journeys

Dec 14, 20221 min read

"Beat the Jam" campaign launched

GBG and the Better Journey Project team up with young designer to highlight how considerate cyclists can get through closed roads during...

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Better Journeys

Nov 24, 20221 min read

Yellow Guernseys awarded by HIC

The Yellow Guernsey Award was launched following ‘Wear a Guernsey Day’. The Health Improvement Commission has launched a new campaign...

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