Bracknell

Students found out how many people they could squeeze in the back of a Volvo, at the launch of the Bracknell Forest travelshare database.

Teams of young people from Bracknell and Wokingham College helped to promote the new database at an event in Charles Square, Bracknell, on Friday, November 14.

The challenge was to advertise Bracknell Forest travelshare, an online system promoted by the Council to help people who make similar journeys to travel together. It could be sharing lifts in a car, or even finding someone to walk or cycle with – and can be for work or pleasure.

It helps to reduce motoring expenses as the driver can split costs with the passenger as well as cut the number of cars on the borough’s streets.

There are four simple steps to join the travelshare database:

One: go to www.bracknellforesttravelshare.co.uk and register, or call 08700 111199.
Two: enter the details of any journeys you want to make.
Three: the system searches for people making the same or similar journey and lists them.
Four: contact any matches via the website.

Personal details remain confidential – communications between potential matches are made through the website. Participants can decide if other people can see home or email addresses.

Cllr Mrs Mary Ballin, Executive Member for Bracknell Planning and Transportation, said: I would like to thank the students from Bracknell and Wokingham College for helping us to launch the travelshare database.

The database can help cut the cost of travel and help congestion and the environment. Even if you’re just looking for a companion for a walk or cycle ride, you can still log on and register your journey.”

Bracknell Forest businesses can have a dedicated group on the database, contact the Council’s travel plan co-ordinator on 01344 351266, or call Liftshare on 08700 780225 or email natalie@liftshare.com

Bracknell Forest Council