Press Release
Carbon Reduction Shetland and ZetTrans Launch Sustainable Transport Roadshow
The Shetland Amenity Trusts Project, Carbon Reduction Shetland, and ZetTrans are to host Sustainable Transport Roadshows over the next four weekends. The roadshows will take place in Lerwick, Bixter, Yell and Dunrossness on Sunday afternoons, 2-5pm, and entry is free.
With a focus on sustainable transport, the roadshows will show islanders how to reduce their fuel bills as well as their carbon footprint. Information will be provided on alternatives to using the car as well as eco-driving and car sharing. Harriet Bolt, Carbon Reduction Officer at the Shetland Amenity Trust, said: “We are planning a range of activities for the roadshows, including bike maintenance demonstrations, route planning, eco-driving tips and trips in our new armchair bike. We would also encourage anyone with a bike to bring it along for a free cycle safety check.”
As well as Carbon Reduction Shetland and ZetTrans, other organisations which will be at the roadshows include the Shetland Community Bike Project, SIC Active Travel, NHS Shetland and SIC Road Safety.
Councillor Iris Hawkins, Chair of ZetTrans, said “We have a continuing need to reduce emissions from transport and with current fuel prices Shetlanders reliance on their cars is getting increasingly expensive. These roadshows are designed to highlight alternative modes of transport as well as how just a few changes to your driving technique or usual commute can make a big difference.”
The roadshows will be at the following locations on the following Sundays 2-5pm
22nd May – Gilbertson Park & Hall, Lerwick
29th May – Bixter Interchange & Hall
5th June – Gutcher Ferry Terminal & Wind Dog Cafe, Yell
12th June – Dunrossness Hall
Harriet commented: “Sustainable transport transcends all ages, from pushchairs, trikes and cycles to skateboards, electric scooters and hybrid cars. Through eco-driving, public transport and car sharing, longer commutes can be more fuel efficient and those who have short commutes could feel the benefits, both in their pocket and health, of leaving the car at home a couple of days a week. The roadshows are entirely free and everyone is welcome to come along and find out more.”