Case Study: Bristol, UK

City Car Club - Bristol, UK

The principal objectives of Bristol's transport policy are:

• to develop the integration of all individual modes to ensure that the transport system serves the function of the city,
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to ensure that the transport system contributes towards the promotion and development of a successful economy in Bristol by improving access to jobs and creating a more attractive environment for business,
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to provide quality alternatives to the car and encourage their use,
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to foster a cultural climate that is receptive to alternative methods of transport to the private car,
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to reduce emissions of and human exposure to air and noise pollution from transport to levels safe for human health and well being.

The Local Transport Plan incorporates a range of initiatives, actions and projects designed to reach the above mentioned objectives. One of them is the City Car Club scheme (pay-as-you drive car club) which was launched in July 2000, in conjunction with the Bristol Community Car Club Association. Members pay an annual fee and hourly charge/mileage for the use of cars based close to where they work or live. The scheme provides a cost effective alternative to private car ownership. At present there are 85 members sharing six cars, with plans to expand the scheme across the whole of the city.