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Transport and Travel
| Worcestershire's roads are becoming more congested with car traffic. Aswell as being frustrating, congestion is damaging to both our environment and our economy. Transport (personal and freight) accounts for 35% of total UK carbon emissions. Over-dependence on travel by car also leads to problems such as increased air pollution, reduced levels of physical exercise and a decline in local shops. Petrol and diesel are fossil fuels- burning them releases gases such as carbon dioxide, responsible for climate change. |
What are we doing in Worcestershire?
| Worcestershire's Local Transport Plan sets out how the council aims to work with partner organisations to provide a more integrated, environmentally concious transport system. |
| The Employer Travel Plan Co-ordinator helps employers develop their own Travel Plans to reduce dependency on the car for work. |
| The School Travel Plan Co-ordinator works with schools to reduce the number of car journeys made by staff, parents and teachers through initiatives such as Safer Routes to School. |
| The Choose How You Move team promote walking, cycling, passenger transport and car sharing in Worcester, working with local employers, schools and residents. |
| The Road Safety Team work to make travel in the County safer for all, to reduce the number of accidents through training and awareness. |
Find out more about other transport and travel issues in Worcestershire here.
What can you do?
| Keep fit and save money- walk or cycle more often as an alternative to the car. |
| Car sharing for 5 miles once a week will save you around £200 a year. Join your companies car share scheme or help to set one up. See www.worcestershirecarshare.org.uk for more details. |
| Use your local public transport services: For local and national bus information, call Travel Line on 0870 608 2 608. |
| For information on travel by train, call 08457 484950 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk |
| Make sure your car is properly maintained- you'll use less fuel, cutting pollution and saving money. |
| See the Worcestershire Green Directory for further contacts and information on county transport and travel. |
For futher information....
National cycling organisation
0870 8730060 ·
Brings together groups and organisations which support sustainable transport
0191 203 3233 ·
Environmental Transport Association (ETA)
Using cars more sensibly as part of a sustainable transport system
0193 282 8882 ·
Projects to create safe, vibrant and healthy streets for all.
020 78201010 ·
Travel awareness news and campaigns; advice for schools and businesses.
01905 766810 ·
Central Government Information about all types of transport
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Last modification: 09:47:28, 06th March, 2008 by Jenny Moreton
Review date: 03rd June, 2008
Last modification: 09:47:28, 06th March, 2008 by Jenny Moreton
Review date: 03rd June, 2008
