Transport

Transport accounts for 74% on the UK's consumption of oil and approximately 30% of the UK's carbon emission. Be travel wise and think carefully about your travel options. Click here to plan your route

Follow these tips and become more eco-friendly.

Driving

Driving smoothly can reduce fuel consumption.

• Switch off your engine if you know you won't be moving for a while.
• Check your tyre pressures regularly - under inflated tyres can increase your fuel consumption by up to three per cent
• Stick to speed limits at 70mph you could be using up to 30 per cent more fuel than 50mph.
• Remove unnecessary weight from your vehicle - a roof rack can increase the weight and air resistance so they increase the amount of fuel you use.
• Air conditioning and other on-board electrical devices (like mobile phone charges) increase fuel consumption, so only use them when necessary.
• Well maintained cars run more efficiently.

Cycling

Cycling is one of the cheapest forms of transport. To make sure that it is also a safe method of transport, please click here to see the maps to cycle routes throughout the district.

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