The South Yorkshire Local Transport Plan is the five year transport strategy for the County, which aims to improve choice for travellers and encourage the use of more environmentally friendly forms of transport. A key target in the LTP is to contain traffic at 1999 levels over the next 5 years.

You can view the full Local Transport Plan on the Passenger Transport Executive website www.syltp.org.uk. For more information about the Local Transport Plan, contact the Council's Transportation Unit on 01709 822186.

Information about the Local Transport Plan Annual Progress Report can be viewed at www.southyorks.org.uk

Buses - bus services in South Yorkshire are run by private companies who decide routes and what fares to charge on a commercial basis. The main operators in Rotherham are First Mainline and Yorkshire Traction. Various other operators also offer bus services within the Rotherham area. The Transport Executive is responsible for the overall co-ordination of public transport in South Yorkshire.

For more details, including information on bus services, tram times, rail departures and travel passes call the Transport Executive's Traveline on 01709 515151 or visit their website - www.sypte.co.uk

To make an observation, comment or complaint about bus, local train and tram travel call the Comments Line or 0114 221 1333 or pick up a Customer Comments leaflet at any Travel Information Centre.

To report any problems that you see or experience involving public transport and personal safety in South Yorkshire call the SAFEline free on 0800 44 11 22.

Timetables, information and a range of prepaid tickets are available from the Travel Information Centre situated in Rotherham Bus Station.

Trains - direct services are available from Rotherham to Doncaster, Sheffield Leeds, Hull, Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Cleethorpes with limited services to Manchester. Other services can be picked up by interchanging at Meadowhall, Sheffield or Doncaster.

Enquiries about local train journeys in South Yorkshire can be made via the Transport Executive's Traveline on 01709 515151.

For journeys further afield National Rail Enquiries can be contacted on 08457 484950.

Community Transport - if you have mobility problems which make using ordinary buses and trains difficult, then Rotherham Community Transport can help. They can provide door-to-door services, a voluntary car service, transport for community groups and a Shopmobility scheme. A dedicated service, RotherRide, also operates in South Rotherham and is available to anyone living in the area. Bikes can be carried on the special racks fitted to the RotherRide vehicles. For more information about Community Transport call 01709 517100

Cycling - 14 miles of National Cycle Network have been introduced in the Rotherham area. In addition 28 miles of Trans Pennine Trail are now available. The route along the towpath of the South Yorkshire Navigation Canal also offers an 8 mile traffic-free route between Rotherham and Sheffield. The Rotherham Cycling Map, a large-scale street map specifically designed for cyclists, is available showing these cycle routes and more. To obtain a copy, contact the Tourist Information Centre on 01709 835904.

Walking - various leaflets are available from the Tourist Information Centre giving details of walks in and around Rotherham. These include way marked circular walks through countryside and woodland as well as Town Centre trails highlighting the history and heritage of the Town.

The Rotherham Walking Festival includes walks, trails and events to suit a whole range of interests, ages and abilities. For more information contact the Tourist Information Centre on 01709 835904.

Car Sharing - to reduce the number of single car occupant journeys to and from our town and city centres and major work sites we are encouraging major employers or groups of smaller employers to introduce car share schemes. These schemes try to match staff who live close to one another and work in the same building or area and who would be willing to share a car for the journey to and from work. Car sharing need not be every day but can be arranged when it is convenient for the car sharers. Every little bit helps. Car share can cut travel and parking costs and gives people an opportunity to socialise. For more information about these sorts of schemes contact the Transportation Unit at Rotherham Borough Council on 01709 822186.

Be TravelWise and think about how you make your next journey. The TravelWise campaign aims to promote the benefits of using more environmentally friendly means of transport. For more information, pick up a TravelWise leaflet from the Travel Information Centre or contact the South Yorkshire TravelWise co-ordinator on 0114 221 1530.