The BetterPoints East Dunbartonshire challenge allows everyone who lives, works or studies in East Dunbartonshire to earn BetterPoints for walking/wheeling, cycling and using public transport. Download the app via the buttons or QR code at the bottom of the page to join in and start earning rewards today!
Lorna is a newly-appointed Active Travel Officer and is about to start at Glasgow University. She’s used the app to change her shorter journeys and give public transport a go.
“The app was sent out to me through East Dunbartonshire Council, so I thought I’d definitely try it out.
Through the app, I’ve definitely been walking and cycling more. I’ve always been a hiker, but it’s made me think more about shorter journeys closer to home. Now, when I’m making local journeys, I stop to think ‘do I need to take the car?’ and often I’ll just go on foot instead. It’s been great, I walk into Kilsyth now and take the bus back, so I’ve really changed how I travel. Through walking, I’ve discovered the Strathkelvin Railway Path and around Milton of Campsie which has been lovely.
I’m newly travelling by bus and regularly by bike. When I first got on the bus, it’d been so long that I had no idea whether it was cash or card! Turns out it takes both, and the bus was really nice and easy! And I now am lucky to have access to an e-bike through work which I can borrow over the weekend and use.
It’s benefitted me socially, mentally and physically. A wee 15-minute walk is so beneficial, particularly if you can meet up with people. And there’s the cost of car travel which I can avoid as well.
The app has been really easy to use, and I’m looking forward to spending my points – I’ve got my eye on an Asda voucher!”
Well done to Lorna, our latest Leave the Car Star and winner of 25,000 BetterPoints for sharing her story. Want to be like Lorna and 100s of others across East Dunbartonshire earning rewards for their sustainable journeys? Scan the QR code below or tap the buttons at the bottom of the page.
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