Have you ever considered catching your local bus into town... wondered what Pembrokeshire looked like from the train... promised yourself you'd cycle to work - or been tempted to walk to the local shops?
If you've meant to try alternative modes of transport to get to and from town, but haven't quite got round to it, then next week is your chance!
Thursday, September 22, is European 'In Town Without My Car' day. This date has been set to highlight the growing problems we face every day with traffic congestion, pollution and a reduced quality of life in our local towns.
Local authorities are co-ordinating events across Europe and Pembrokeshire County Council will be among those promoting the day.
This year's theme is 'Clever Commuting', concentrating on Pembrokeshire's county town of Haverfordwest.
Said the council's cabinet cember for transport, Clr. Brian Hall: "If we all substituted one car journey to work or town a week by walking, car-sharing or using public transport, then we could make a real contribution in reducing congestion in our towns.
"The last National Census showed that while over 65 per cent of the working population used a car to travel to work, only 3.5 per cent used public transport and only one per cent walked to work."
Commuters and visitors are being encouraged to travel into Haverfordwest by sustainable means such as public transport, car sharing, cycling and walking.
To mark the event, the county council has negotiated the following special offers with train and local bus services:
• on Arriva Trains Wales from September 16 to 22, two people may travel for the price of one (see gterms and conditons below).
• On the day itself, on First Cymru, Silcox and Richard Brothers bus services, child price fares will be implemented for all (see terms and conditions below).
On 'In Town Without My Car' day, commuters and visitors will also be able to park their vehicles free of charge on the outskirts of Haverfordwest and cycle, walk or car share into town.
The parking areas will be at Haverfordwest Rugby Club and at the County Show ground at Withybush.
Throughout the week an exhibition in the foyer of County Hall, Haverfordwest will promote the health benefits of walking and cycling to work as well as highlighting public transport and the car sharing database run by SWWITCH (South Wales Intergrated Transport Consortium).
Terms and conditions
Arriva Trains Wales: • travel not permitted before 9.15 am from Monday to Friday • travel will only be permitted on services operated by Arriva Trains Wales • the fare-paying passenger and the 'free' passenger must travel together • no further discounts will be permitted • the 'two for one' promotional voucher will only be available for day returns between September 16 and 22. First Cymru, Silcox and Richards Brothers: • offer only available between 10 am and 4 pm.