Active Travel Champions - Transition St Andrews

What are Active Travel Champions?

Active travel is not only a great way to reduce carbon emissions, it benefits our physical and mental wellbeing too. The Active Travel Champions initiative celebrates the active travellers in our communities and links people up to projects about walking, wheeling and cycling.

Do you support a smarter travel project? Or are you considering getting involved in any? If so, in our eyes, you are already an Active Travel Champion!

Active Travel Champions are bound by the desire and drive to help support or deliver active travel initiatives in the local area. The message is clear – for the sake of people and planet let’s work on delivering and spreading the word around the most efficient and environmentally friendly ways to get around.

Current Active Travel Champion Projects

Walk with Transition

New buddy walking programme, open to all

Walks with Transition

Wee Walk once a Week (WWOAW)

University staff only

WWOAW

Crail to St Andrews Shared Path

A funded infrastructure project connecting local routes

Crail to St Andrews Shared Path

Belles on Bikes

Peer to peer support group for female cyclists

Email for information

Bike Pool

Everything related to either fixing, hiring out or learning to maintain a bike

Bike Pool

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need any special skills to get involved and become an Active Travel Champion?

No, not at all. The most important pre-requisite is that you have the drive, desire and interest to become part of your chosen project.

Can you provide training?

In many cases, we will support you to learn more about your project. This is done through a mix of informal practical training and at times some more formalised skills learning.

How do I benefit from getting involved?

You will learn new skills, you will likely meet other likeminded souls and you will no doubt gain greater fulfilment by delivering a positive contribution towards the planet and it’s people!

Do I have to join an existing project?

No. If you have an idea of your own for a sustainable travel project do get in touch. We would be happy to explore the possibilities with you.

There are so many projects! How do I decide which one to get involved with?

That’s OK. Many of our active travel champions dip in and out of various projects, enjoying the experiences that come with this. There are no contracts or time constraints. You are free to be a part of what you wish.

What if I don’t think I have the time to help out?

You are under no obligation to help or commit any of your time. Instead why not choose to be a recipient of one of our existing projects. For example choose something that you would enjoy doing like signing up for a walk with Transition. That way you are still consciously choosing a smarter travel option. Everyone’s a winner!