Just over one fifth of all trips in London are less than 1km and almost two thirds are less than 5km. Even for these short distances the car is often used - cars account for 20% of all trips under 500 metres. Many of these journeys could be walked and would help to achieve the Mayor's target to significantly reduce traffic volume by 2010.

Short journeys in motorised vehicles are harmful to the environment - exhaust emissions pollute the air we breathe. Catalytic converters have proved effective over long journeys but have little effect for trips of less than a few kilometres and these short trips are the ones we can easily change to walking.

Transport for London is committed to making London one of the most walking friendly cities by 2015.

To find out more and search the definitive guide to leisure walks and activities, visit Walking in London.

Parks and Open Spaces
Countryside Agency
Lee Valley Park
LondonTown
London Walking
National Trust

Cycling is a quick, healthy, affordable and non-polluting form of travel. More cycling will lead to less congestion by reducing the number of short car journeys. It will also help reduce air pollution and bring improvements in London’s street environment.

Half of all journeys made in London are under 2 miles, a distance easily cycled. Cycling makes sense as part of city-life. The average 4-mile journey in central London takes just 22 minutes by bicycle. Cyclists can park for free and don’t have to pay the congestion charge. Making a trip by bicycle means that you can often get closer to your destination than if you used public transport, cutting down your journey time.

Working together, TfL and the London boroughs are working to implement a Cycling Action Plan to deliver a step change in cycling in the capital. The overall aim is to treble cycle use by 2010, with a target of an 80% increase in cycling. To find out more visit Cycling in London.

Central London CTC
CycleMaps.com
London Cycling Campaign
A map of Cycle routes in Brent
Sustrans

London Bus Maps
London Bus General Information
Real Time Travel News
Route Planning

traveline Tel 0870 6082608
National Rail Live journey information
Qjump.co.uk Tel 0870 0007245
Railtrack Tel 08457 484950
The Train Line

Brent Community Car Scheme
Tel:020 8965 6439

Using the Community Car Scheme
Any Brent resident can register with CCS if they are disabled and cannot use public transport. The scheme is run by volunteer drivers who use their own vehicles and will go anywhere at any time as long as a volunteer driver is available

Where it will take you
Mainly within Brent, but if transport is available, will go outside.

When it is available
Between 8 a.m. and midnight during weekdays

Cost
£2.50 each way within Brent and 45p extra per mile outside Brent.

Dial-a-Ride in Brent
(Operated by West London Dial-a-Ride, Capricorn House, The Bilton Centre, Walmgate Road, Perivale, Middlesex. UB6 7LR. 020 8970 0090)

Using Dial-a-Ride in Brent
Any disabled person who has difficulty using mainstream public transport can register with Dial-a-Ride.

Where it will take you
Dial-a-Ride will take Brent residents anywhere in Brent.

Occasional trips outside this area are provided at Dial-a-Ride's discretion, but you can't rely on their provision.

When it is available
Between 8.00 in the morning and 11.00 in the evening.
365 days a year.
The service is relatively limited late at night and on public holidays.
24hrs advance notice must be given. There is a cancellation fee.

Cost
Fares are similar to buses, most trips costing between 60p and £1.50.

Booking and Canellations
Once you have booked a trip, West London Dial-a-Ride will charge you for it. You will be charged for cancelled bookings no matter how much notice you give and regardless of the reason.

Taxicard in Brent

Using Taxicard in Brent
To be eligible for a Taxicard you must either:

Be receiving the Higher Rate Mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance or
Be receiving a War Pension Mobility supplement or
Be registered blind or
Supply a doctors statement indicating that you have a permanent disability that prevents you from using public transport or
Be suffering from a terminal illness

Where it will take you
You can travel anywhere you wish - the only limit is how much you can afford, since there is a maximum subsidy on any trip

When
Users in Brent are entitled to 4/6 trips per month depending on the level of their disability and other personal circumstance. Holders of a freedom pass are entitled to 4 trips per month, whilst those who do not are entitled to 6 trips per month.

Cost
Residents pay a minimum of £1.50 fare per trip and Brent borough will pay a subsidy of up to £10.30 per trip.

Problems
There doesn't appear to be any problems as far as we know but if you are aware of any problems then please contact us at the DaRT office.

For more information on Taxi Card please visit their website. http://www.taxicard.co.uk/

Taxis in Brent