Centro aims to encourage and support walking and cycling where it forms part of an overall public transport journey or provide an incentive to use public transport.
Cycling or walking is a cheap, environmentally friendly and healthy alternative to the car which is perfect for short trips to a station or interchange. Centro provides secure cycle parking helping you to combine cycling with public transport and make the most of both sustainable travel options.
This site will help you get the most out of the opportunities for walking or cycling to reach public transport in the West Midlands.
It provides information and links to websites showing:
West Midlands Cycle Journey Planner (opens new browser window)
The West Midlands cycle journey planner is an on-line route planner provided by Transport Direct to help you plan your cycling trips across the West Midlands.
Plan your route by bike, get an estimated journey time, choose between the quietest, quickest or most recreational routes and link your cycling journey to public transport options. Just click a start and end point, or search for locations/postcodes and then click 'Plan journey' - it's that simple!
Cycling and walking activities (This document demonstrates how Centro is integrating cycling and walking activities with public transport journeys).
Bike safe - some great tips and advice that you should consider when making part of your journey by bike.
Information on travelling with bicycles on public transport modes