Travel Smarter

1. Combine trips and plan ahead for the week, a bit like meal planning but for journeys

Liftshare is a free website where you can find drivers and passengers to share journeys with

2. Are there any trips you can replace with either public transport, walking or cycling?

Bikeability is the government’s national cycle training programme which can help to improve your confidence in cycling, whatever ability you are
Sustrans has helpful tips and mapping tools to make it easier for you to walk and cycle

Stroud District Council has established a walking and cycling task and finish group to recommend long term local changes

3. Would a community car club be suitable for you?

Stroud Valleys Car Club provides 24 hours access to maintained and insured cars
Co Cars is an electric car sharing scheme running expanding through the South West

4. Are you driving efficiently?

5. Would you go electric?

EV8 Switch helps consumers make the right decision about going electric, simplifying the process by analysing your journeys and driving needs, so you can decide whether owning an electric vehicle (EV) suits your lifestyle
Electrifying is the government funded website with reliable information about purchasing electric vehicles
Autotrader has some useful information about electric cars and accessibility for disabled drivers.
Zap Map and Co-Charger are examples of the many maps available to find charge points
Stroud District Council is working with Gloucestershire County Council and the Highways Authority to look at EV infrastructure, including on-street charging points

6. If a full electric vehicle isn’t for you yet, could you research a car with low emissions or a hybrid?

7. Are you a local business making deliveries? Could you use alternatives like The Bike Drop and further support the local economy?

8. Join forces with other local people that are taking actions to improve sustainability

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