Transport - things we can do Published: 10 Dec 2021 Transport - complain, hassle, lobby! Tell decision-makers you want better active travel options, more affordable public transport, cleaner air. Give up your car or use it less We know that around 12% of EU CO2 emissions come from cars and that it costs around £3,500 per year on average to run a car, that’s a lot! Get on your bike, walk or scoot Would you be able to reach your place of work by bike? Consider an e-bike They come with many benefits, probably not least amongst those for us in Wales is making it easier to cycle up hills without becoming a big sweaty mess! What about a cargo bike? While cargo bikes are already quite popular on the continent, they are very much an up and coming thing here. Accessible cycling A great initiative in Cardiff, set up to make cycling accessible and fun for people of all ages and abilities, is Pedal Power. Start a walking bus One way to get kids active and cut down on car journeys and the associated air pollution is to start a walking school bus. Join a car club We all know cars can be expensive to run, between servicing, maintenance, insurance, tax, petrol and ongoing repairs. Lift share It seems us Brits are quite reluctant to share lifts on our way to work. Electric vehicles (EVs) The electric car market is growing all the time and as of October 2021, there were around 345,000 on UK roads. Community transport Depending on your circumstances and where you live, you may already be using Wales Community Transport Association services Avoid SUVs Sports Utility Vehicles, aka Chelsea Tractors, have been a concern for many many years now, and it’s frustrating we still need to be talking about these. Buy local Why have we included this in this section about transport? Fly less Flying is responsible for around 2% of the UK’s climate emissions. Watch this video This video promotes the inclusive Cycling Network, the largest network of cycling centres that provide thousands of people with the opportunity to experience cycling, many for the first time. Transport Transport in Wales contributes 17% of our total annual carbon emissions and is the third largest greenhouse gas emitting sector. Amdani! Click on each of the different areas to find out what actions can you take to make your life and community more climate-friendly.
Transport - complain, hassle, lobby! Tell decision-makers you want better active travel options, more affordable public transport, cleaner air.
Give up your car or use it less We know that around 12% of EU CO2 emissions come from cars and that it costs around £3,500 per year on average to run a car, that’s a lot!
Consider an e-bike They come with many benefits, probably not least amongst those for us in Wales is making it easier to cycle up hills without becoming a big sweaty mess!
What about a cargo bike? While cargo bikes are already quite popular on the continent, they are very much an up and coming thing here.
Accessible cycling A great initiative in Cardiff, set up to make cycling accessible and fun for people of all ages and abilities, is Pedal Power.
Start a walking bus One way to get kids active and cut down on car journeys and the associated air pollution is to start a walking school bus.
Join a car club We all know cars can be expensive to run, between servicing, maintenance, insurance, tax, petrol and ongoing repairs.
Electric vehicles (EVs) The electric car market is growing all the time and as of October 2021, there were around 345,000 on UK roads.
Community transport Depending on your circumstances and where you live, you may already be using Wales Community Transport Association services
Avoid SUVs Sports Utility Vehicles, aka Chelsea Tractors, have been a concern for many many years now, and it’s frustrating we still need to be talking about these.
Watch this video This video promotes the inclusive Cycling Network, the largest network of cycling centres that provide thousands of people with the opportunity to experience cycling, many for the first time.
Transport Transport in Wales contributes 17% of our total annual carbon emissions and is the third largest greenhouse gas emitting sector.
Amdani! Click on each of the different areas to find out what actions can you take to make your life and community more climate-friendly.
