A greener Merseyside thanks to TravelWise

A greener Merseyside thanks to TravelWise the number of visitors using public transport to get to a Merseyside attraction have almost trebled in just 12 months. Knowsley's National Wildflower Centre recorded an increase from 3% in 2006 to 8% in 2007.  
It comes after the centre used a £10,000 cash injection from TravelWise to distribute booklets and maps telling people how to get to the Victorian 35-acre facility at Court Hey Park, Roby Road, in a more environmentally-friendly way. To have a look at the how to get to guide click here.   Alison Storer, marketing officer at the Wildflower Centre, said: "We are absolutely delighted that TravelWise's generous funding has resulted in more people choosing greener ways to get here."

Neil Scales, chief executive of Merseytravel, said: "It's great news that this campaign is getting real results for the people of Merseyside. Climate change is an issue which has really come to the fore in recent years. The fact more visitors to  the Wildflower Centre are now using public transport just shows how willing people are to do their bit to protect and safeguard the environment for future generations to enjoy."

For more information about the Local Transport Plan visit www.LetsTravelWise.org/ltp/

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