A Newport based charitable trust that supports the health and wellbeing of people in the city, has launched a new programme that aims to inspire residents to make the switch from using their car to a bike or walk.
“Momentwm scheme” from Newport Live is a three-year programme that has been developed with one goal: to inspire more walking, cycling, and wheeling for a happier and healthier city.
The programme has also been created to show people the physical and mental health benefits that come with a more active lifestyle, save money on travel costs, and reduce their impact on the local environment, while also helping to lower road congestion.
The programme offers everything from free safe and secure bike storage for Newport Live members (£1 for non-members), to free bike repair workshops and free learn to ride skill lessons. While also helping workplaces in the city become cycle friendly through free staff engagement sessions. Alongside cycling, the scheme has set up a Walking Network, where trained leaders host guided walks across Newport. Focusing on community hubs and local attractions, the walks take place in all weather, are suitable for all abilities and are free of charge.
Newport Live provides sporting, leisure, and cultural activities in Newport to support the health and wellbeing of people in the city. The Momentwm project run by Newport Live is ideally situated to foster and enable different travel options for everyday short journeys in the city rather than using a car.
Ellis Redman, Active Travel Programme Manager at Newport Live said: “Our Momentwm programme aims to inspire residents, commuters, and visitors to walk, wheel, or cycle when travelling shorter distances across the city.
“If we can encourage people to travel actively, especially for shorter journeys, it would have a huge impact on not only the environment, but congestion in the city.
“Active travel is not only better for the environment, but it is also great for mental and physical health and well-being.”
