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Did you know that almost half of all our journeys are under two miles? Perfect to walk or cycle.

We can all be smarter when it comes to travel. Take a few moments to fill in this quiz and find out how you can break your habits and travel smarter.

Question 1: Do you ever consider alternatives to travelling for work?

I work from home, or try to whenever I can.

I cycle or walk any work-related journeys I can.

I travel some journeys for work by car, taxi, bus or train.

I frequently travel for work by car, taxi, bus or train.

Please select a response

Question 2: How often do you walk instead of taking the car, bus or train?

I walk whenever I can.

I occasionally swap other forms of transport to walk.

I rarely walk, e.g. only on a nice day or when I have to.

I never swap other forms of transport to walk.

Please select a response

Question 3: How often do you cycle instead of taking the car, bus or train?

I cycle whenever I can.

I occasionally swap other forms of transport to cycle.

I rarely cycle, e.g. only on a nice day or when I have to.

I never swap other forms of transport to cycle.

Please select a response

Question 4: Do you ever swap the car to travel by bus or train?

I don't have a car, so I either walk, cycle or use public transport.

I leave the car at home whenever I can.

I only use the bus or train for some journeys

I never travel by bus or train, when I can by car.

Please select a response

Question 5: Do you ever make short trips by taxi?

No, I walk, cycle or take public transport whenever I can.

Sometimes, but I share my taxi whenever possible.

Sometimes, but I don't share my taxi with others.

I make most or all of my short trips by taxi.

Please select a response

Question 6: How frequently do you travel by private car?

I don't have a car, or regularly drive.

I car share or hire only when I need to drive.

I only use my car when I have to.

I make most or all of my journeys by car.

Please select a response

Question 7: How frequently do you fly by plane?

I never fly.

I only fly when necessary, e.g. for an annual holiday.

I sometimes fly for business as well as leisure.

I frequently fly for business as well as leisure.

Please select a response

Submit your answers to find out how you can travel greener

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