6th January 2024
Walk, cycle and use public transport
The most environmentally friendly way of getting around is by walking or cycling – and it has the added benefits of being good for our physical and mental health. If you live in an area that is the equivalent of a 15 Minute City (https://greentau.org/2021/07/17/the-green-tau-issue-8-18th-july/) then it is easy to make all your daily journeys to the shops, the doctors, the gym, the school, the library, the park, the station on foot or by cycling.
Adopting active travel as your default mode of getting around may take a little practice at first. It is also worth sorting out the right clothes and equipment appropriate to different weather conditions, lighting levels and whether you need to carry things like shopping –
Public transport is also an environmentally friendly way of travelling – shared between users it makes best use of resources and road space. Of course it is easier switching from private car to public transport if you live an area with a good public transport network. Maybe experiment with a weekly car-free day or work towards a car-free Lent.
For further blog entries about active travel – https://greentau.org/tag/active-travel/
The Energy Saving Trust also has a section of its website devoted to active travel – https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/active-travel/
And for thoughts about encouraging active travel for commuters – https://www.cbi.org.uk/articles/returning-to-the-office-five-ways-to-decarbonise-your-team-s-commute/
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