A free app is being launched in East Dunbartonshire which aims to get people walking, wheeling, cycling, running and using public transport … while earning rewards on the go.
The Council has teamed up with BetterPoints to encourage ‘local motion’ – helping to promote better health and wellbeing, active travel and efforts to tackle climate change.
The app, which is already used by a number of local authorities across the UK, allows participants to earn points that can be spent at participating local businesses, redeemed for vouchers at major retailers and hospitality venues or donated to charity.
For residents, signing up is easy – download the BetterPoints app for free to a smartphone or tablet from your app store and register with a local postcode to join the BetterPoints East Dunbartonshire challenge. Journeys are then detected through the app – so once a user starts moving, activity is automatically recorded.
Whenever you walk, wheel, run, cycle and ride on public transport in East Dunbartonshire, you can earn BetterPoints. You can get bonus points if you travel sustainably into Bearsden, Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch and Milngavie town centres.
Everyone who joins BetterPoints East Dunbartonshire and completes the Get Started Survey before Sunday 9 June will be entered into a draw for a £20 Scotland Loves Local East Dunbartonshire Gift Card.
For businesses and service providers, signing up is also easy – and there’s no cost, reward vouchers are paid for by BetterPoints – get in touch via the website
It’s a way to reach new customers, boost business, be featured on the app, and to promote local sustainability and good health.
I’m delighted that the BetterPoints app is now available for residents, businesses and service providers in East Dunbartonshire. It’s an innovative way to encourage people to get active, improving their health and wellbeing, while reducing carbon emissions.
“We’re lucky that our area offers so many wonderful walking and cycling routes. Find out more about how you could achieve your goals on the go and turn miles into smiles by downloading the app for free or visiting the website.”
For Android users, visit the Google Play store
For Apple users, visit the Apple store
For more information, visit the BetterPoints website
the area, but work in East Dunbartonshire, you can sign up for the local challenge using a code – email customercare@betterpoints.uk for more information.
BetterPoints East Dunbartonshire is a project delivered by East Dunbartonshire Council through support from Paths for All’s Smarter Choices, Smarter Places fund.
The app uses GPS (Global Positioning System) to work out an accurate distance travelled and method of travel (which can be amended manually on the day if necessary). All data collected is aggregated and anonymised, and will not be shared with anyone else, including partners.
Please note, to use the app and accrue points, you need to be aged 14 or over due to online privacy legislation. The app is only available for smartphones and tablets.
