Active travel

Walk, wheel, cycle or run are all forms of ‘Active Travel’. Active Travel simply means making journeys in physically active ways.

Reasons to choose to active commute:

• Reduced traffic, choosing active or sustainable travel will reduce congestion on our roads and pressure on our car parks
• Reduced air pollution – less car driven journeys and more walking, wheeling, cycling, and public transport are important in tackling air pollution and its negative health impacts. As well as being part of the solution, active travel becomes more pleasant and therefore more likely to be adopted as air quality improves
• Better mental, physical, and social health – active travel has clear health benefits as physical activity increases, social connections are made, and mental health is boosted by activity and time outdoors in nature. Active travel is an important opportunity for savings in terms of preventing ill health
• Using more active transport such as cycling or walking increases your aerobic activity reducing your risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and boosts your wellbeing.
• You can save money – active travel is the cheaper option
• Public transport is a more sustainable alternative than driving – it reduces traffic and air pollution and is less stressful – take a nap, read a book, avoid the road rage, or just enjoy the view which help in boosting your dopamine hormones and reducing your stress levels