University Centre Travel and Transport Guidelines

TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT GUIDELINES University Centre

University Centre at Blackpool and The Fylde College

University Centre Car Parking Blackpool and The Fylde College, like many other Universities and Colleges, provides very limited parking for students at its town centre sites. The College has a strategic aim to phase out the provision of car parking for students other than for Blue Badge holders due to the limited parking spaces available and as part of the long-term Green Travel Plan.

Car parking permits will only be issued for the following: • Blue Badge holders • Staff • Students who currently hold a car parking pass for previous years who are participating in the car share scheme.

Students who do not fall into any of the above categories are advised that there are no parking facilities available on site. Any students starting a course of study will not therefore be able to park on site unless they hold a valid Blue Badge.

The holding of a Parking Permit does not guarantee a College parking space. Spaces will be filled on a first come first served basis.

Applications If you currently participate in the College’s car share scheme you will need to reapply for a 2012/2013 parking permit online at: www.blackpool.ac.uk/permits

Disabled Badge holders Students who hold a disabled badge are welcome to park on site in the designated disabled parking bays. You will be required to display your badge in the front screen of the car at all times and must also register for a barrier pass.

To register simply visit www.blackpool.ac.uk/permits

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In Year Changes to Vehicle Details If you change your car during the year and need to update your permit go online and amend your details and a new pass will be issued within seven days.

To make amendments visit www.blackpool.ac.uk/permits and log in.

Visitor Parking Official visitor parking is permitted on site. Arrangements should be made in advance with your College contact who will make the appropriate arrangements and send you access details. The College cannot however guarantee that there will be spaces available and visitors may need to consider alternative parking arrangements as identified in this leaflet.

Barrier System A vehicle access control barrier is in operation at the University Centre. Access will only be possible from Bennett Avenue and an authorised access card will be required.

Local Parking A number of local streets are resident-only parking and further areas are likely to become access only areas. Staff and students are therefore advised to avoid parking in any restricted area which may result in a fixed penalty from the authorities.

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Public Parking in the Local Vicinity The University Centre campus is fortunate to have a number of car parks in the vicinity: No

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Distance from UC Walking

1 Hornby Road/Reads Ave* 40 0.2 miles 2 Palatine Road 60 0.3 miles 3 Bethesda SQ 40 0.5 miles 4 Chapel Street 218 0.5 miles 5 Rigby Road 190 0.8 miles 6 South King Street 92 0.5 miles 7 Church/Caunce Street 100+ 0.5 miles 8 Seed Street 193 0.8 miles *See separate leaflet at student services for further information.

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Cycling The College has installed cycling shelters for up to 40 bicycles across the University Centre. These have been located in prominent positions with convenience and security being the top priorities.

The College has also installed shower and locker facilities within South Building as well as including shower facilities within the Central Hub which can be utilised by all staff and students.

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Public Transport The University Centre is well served by local public transport. Below are the details of the buses which serve the University Centre and bus timetables and maps are also available from Student Services.

Please note: The bus timetables below may be subject to changes so please contact Student Services for the latest timetables.

Service Metro – Line 2 Whitegate Drive

Frequency

Walking distance / est. time

Every 15 mins

0.26 miles / 5 mins

Metro – Line 4 Whitegate Drive

Every 20 mins

0.35 miles / 7 mins

Metro – Line 3 Park Road

Every 20 mins

0.12 miles / 2 mins

Metro – Line 6 Central Drive

Every 30 mins

0.37 miles / 7 mins

Metro – Line 14 Central Drive

Every 10 mins

0.37 miles / 7 mins

Metro – Line 7 Central Drive

Every 15 mins

0.37 miles / 7 mins

Metro – Line 5 Central Drive

Every 10 mins

0.37 miles / 7 mins

Stagecoach – Line 61 (Preston to Blackpool) Whitegate Drive Once an hour

0.26 miles / 5 mins

College Bus Services The College currently runs two bus services:

Service 73 - South Fylde Service Location

Departure 7.15am Clifton Village

Arrival 8.30am University Centre

72 - Fleetwood Service Location

8.00am Fleetwood Ferry

8.50am University Centre

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Bus Route Map

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