Transport accounts for around one quarter of the man-made greenhouse gas emissions from the UK. From walking or cycling more to changing the way we drive, small changes made by all of us can help to make a big difference.
The use of sustainable travel options does, however, often lead to a much wider range of benefits than simply helping to reduce environmental impact. Below is just a brief summary of some of the reasons we should all try and travel more sustainably when possible.
This website has been developed as part of a wider ‘Travel Plan’ strategy, aimed at making sure that, wherever possible, residents are able to make an informed travel choice.