Sustainable Travel
How we travel and transportation can be a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. But by making more sustainable choices people can significantly reduce their own emissions, and the emissions of their community.
Walking
Walking, often overlooked in our fast-paced society, is one of the most sustainable and accessible modes of transport. Not only is walking good for the planet, but walking offers many advantages for both physical and mental well-being. Walking to school, work or other places allows people to appreciate their local area more. By travelling at a slower pace it is easy to appreciate an area, enhance the sense of community whilst also improving health.
Walking the short journeys we make is one of the simplest ways to reduce personal emissions and with green spaces, parks, woodlands, pleasant towns and villages to travel through this simple way to travel can help enrich our lives whilst also protecting the environment
Cycling
Cycling is a fantastic way to travel, and North Warwickshire offers relatively easy cycling compared to more hilly regions. Cycling is open to a wide range of people and is suitable for adults, young people and those with additional needs through adapted bikes. Most of the journeys we make day to day are within cycling distance, and by including accessories on your bicycle it is easily possible to use bikes for school, work or shopping. The health benefits alone are significant, improving cardiovascular health, helping to reduce body fat, de-stressing and many other benefits. Including the fact that bicycles offer carbon free travel, and also save money means cycling in North Warwickshire is an extremely attractive option to get around.
Public Transport
Public transport such as buses and trains can replace private car use for longer journeys. For people who have never, or rarely use public transport, hopping onto a bus or train can offer a new perspective to your local area. By purchasing bus passes, weekly or annual tickets or a railcard the cost of public transport can be reduced. If more people were to use public transport we would have less cars on the roads, meaning the path to net-zero transport would be far easier to achieve needing fewer electric vehicles. By leaving the car at home, or perhaps not driving at all, public transport can save people money as opposed to buying fuel.
Car Sharing
When driving is unavoidable, car sharing can serve to lessen the environmental impact of private car use. For example if regularly driving to work, could a colleague car share, resulting in at least one less car on the road if they were otherwise to drive. Numerous apps and websites also exist to help arrange car sharing journeys.