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Cardinal Newman College encourages students, staff and visitors to walk, cycle and use public transport as part of a healthy lifestyle. We aim to reduce car use wherever possible to relieve congestion and pressure on car parking whilst benefiting the environment by lowering noise and air pollution. We are actively making efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and their adverse effect on global climate change.
The college, whilst situated in the heart of the city centre, boasts beautifully landscaped grounds and provides a convenient and safe environment for students and staff.
On foot
We are only half a mile from the city's bus station and just over a mile and a half from the railway station.
By bicycle
There are a variety of cycle routes into the city and detailed maps/further information can be obtained from:
Preston City Council: 01772 906000
South Ribble Borough Council: 01772 421491
LCC Environment Directorate: 01772 534609
www.transportforlancashire.com
www.sustrans.org.uk
By Bus
The college in partnership with the local authority and local transport providers has four schemes in place to assist students with travel to and from college. Commercial services are used and concessionary fares for Cardinal Newman College students have been negotiated with Stagecoach North West, Fishwick Bus and Transdev Lancashire United.
1. Stagecoach Passes
Students living in areas serviced by Stagecoach Northwest can take advantage of the reductions detailed in the following table.
| Ticket | Area | Discount Price | Termly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collegerider Citi | Covers the main Preston urban area, extending out to Penwortham, Lea, Tanterton, Parts of Fulwood, Red Scar, Farringdon Park, Walton-le-Dale (Yew Tree) | £190 | Autumn- £75, Spring- £65, Summer- £50 |
| Collegerider Mega | Covers all of the above and additionally extends to such places as Longton, New Longton, Parts of Fullwood, Tarleton, Hesketh Bank, Leyland, Clayton Brook, Blackburn, Longridge, Chipping, Broughton, Kirkham, Walton-le-Dale | £285 | Autumn- £110, Spring- £100, Summer- £75 |
| Collegerider Gold | Covers the entire North West network and includes such places as Blackpool, Fylde Coast, Southport, Liverpool, Chorley, Horwich, Bolton, Garstang, Lancaster, Morecambe | £439 | Autumn- £166, Spring- £156, Summer-£117 |
2. Fishwick Bus Pass
| Term | From | To | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 1st September 2010 | 17th December 2010 | £154 |
| Spring | 4th January 2011 | 8th April 2011 | £126 |
| Summer | 26th April 2011 | 8th July 2011 | £87 |
3. Transdev Lancashire United Passes
| Area | Price | Termly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Anywhere in the Spot On Plus boundaries Bacup Town Centre, Bolton Moor Lane Bus Station, Chorley Interchange, Haslingden Bent Gate or Road End, Keighley Bus Station, Preston Bus Station, Rawtenstall Bank Street, Skipton Bus Station, Todmorden Bus Station. | £501 | Autumn-£208 Spring-£173 Summer-£120 |
4. Lancashire County Council Passes
Students who cannot use any of the above services can apply for a pass through Lancashire County Council. Parents/students should contact the Student Services Office at college where they will be advised of the travel options available and the cost of the pass. The college will make a contribution towards the cost of transport where it is in excess of £600 per academic year.
Where a student is eligible for EMA it is expected that the student will use some of the grant towards transport costs. Further assistance towards the cost of transport may be available from Learner Support Funds dependant upon the cost of the pass and family income.
When can passes be used?
Stagecoach and Transdev passes can be used from 01 September 2010 to 08 July 2011 anytime including evenings, weekends and college holidays in conjunction with a Cardinal Newman College student ID card within the designated boundaries.
Fishwick and LCC passes can be used for one journey to college to arrive before 12:30pm and one journey from college between 12:00pm and 6:30pm , Monday to Friday during term time only. Extensions can be issued for students arriving or leaving outside of these times if their course/programme of study requires this. The extension is issued for a specified time and day upon request at the Student Services Office.
How will students be assesses to see if they are eligible?
All students living in Lancashire attending the college are eligible for schemes 1, 2 and 3. Students living in Lancashire who cannot use schemes 1,2 or 3 will be assessed on an individual basis. Students from outside the Lancashire area should contact their local authority.
Are there any deadlines?
Students can apply from June 2010. If the application and payment is made by 14 August 2010 a pass will be available for collection at enrolment. Stagecoach, Transdev and Fishwick passes will be on sale throughout the year from the college.
Who do I contact to apply?
Anne Holland (Student Services Manager)
Tel: 01772 460181
E:aholland@cardinalnewman.ac.uk
Details and timetable information are available at:
www.stagecoachbus.com
www.fishwicks.co.uk
www.lancashireunited.co.uk
www.traveline.org.uk
www.transportforlancashire.com
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