Smarter ways to travel

A DECLINE in traffic on the roads has become very noticeable since the recession began — a trend that’s likely to continue due to the increasing price of petrol and diesel.

More people are now cycling, walking, or car-pooling. As well as reducing travel costs and being better for their health, such action also has other benefits, not least reduced pollution and traffic congestion.

Around 400,000 people travel 4km to work, school, or college each day. That offers plenty of opportunities for eschewing lifts and vehicular transport in favour of walking, or cycling. !All of which would be in line with the Smarter Travel transport policy which basically urges us to think about our means of travel, reasons for travel and travelling in more environmentally-friendly ways.