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Green Living Tips > Green transport
Green Transport Tips
Means of transport
1. Before getting in your car, consider whether you could reach your destination by another means. Walking regularly can reduce your risk of heart problems and other illnesses, as well as making you fitter1
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2. Identify your most common destinations, and investigate whether you could get there by bus, train, bike, or walking. A study carried out in Peterborough found that on average, people overestimate the time that journeys by public transport will take by more than 80% and underestimate the time that car journeys will take by 18%2. Is it really quicker to drive?
3. Travel to work or school by public transport, walking, or cycling once a week. You might find that you enjoy it.
4. Investigate the possibility of car sharing. You can register for car-sharing by going to the www.travelchoice.org.uk website and clicking on the 'Share It' logo. By sharing with just one other person, you could half your costs of driving.
When driving
1. When driving, get rid of any surplice weight, such as roof bars or bike racks.
2. Use air conditioning carefully, as this increases fuel consumption by 15%.
3. Change into a higher gear as soon as possible.
4. Accelerate and brake as slowly and smoothly as possible.
5. Drive at slower speeds - driving at 70 mph uses 30% more fuel than driving at 40-55 mph.
6. Have your car serviced regularly - an incorrectly adjusted carburettor can waste up to 25% of fuel. Incorrect tyre pressure can increase fuel consumption too.
7. Switch off your engine at short stops (more than one minute).
National Rail Enquiries: 08457 4484950 or www.nationalrail.co.uk
Traveline East Midlands (including Peterborough): 0870 6082608 or www.traveline.org.uk
Travelchoice: www.travelchoice.org.uk
Car-share: www.carsharepeterborough.com
1. Walking for Health
2. Travelchoice, 2004, Your City, Your Move: The facts - how, when and why you travel
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