Active Travel and Climate Change

Active travel plays a crucial role in decarbonising transport and reducing pollution, while at the same time having a range of benefits for public health and the economy. Walking, wheeling and cycling are the ultimate low emissions options.

We are looking to understand what people think about active travel which is walking, wheeling and cycling to a destination for pleasure or work, which could also include using public transport for part of the journey. We would like to know how people think active travel impacts their own carbon footprint and climate change, as well as what areas are restricted from doing so.

Active travel plays a crucial role in decarbonising transport and reducing pollution, while at the same time having a range of benefits for public health and the economy. Walking, wheeling and cycling are the ultimate low emissions options.

We are looking to understand what people think about active travel which is walking, wheeling and cycling to a destination for pleasure or work, which could also include using public transport for part of the journey. We would like to know how people think active travel impacts their own carbon footprint and climate change, as well as what areas are restricted from doing so.

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