Greener Travel

Smarter travel choices

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

Take a few moments to fill in this quiz and find out how you can break your habits and travel smarter.

Smarter Travel Quiz

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 work as well as leisure.

I frequently fly for work as well as leisure

Your results

Find out how you could reduce your carbon emissions and get more active, more often, with our personalised advice below. Greener – and cheaper – modes of travel are at the top.

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Is travel essential?

Perhaps the same can be achieved with a phone call, email or video conference as face-to-face.

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Walk shorter journeys

The healthiest and cheapest way to travel with no carbon emissions, walking is ideal for shorter journeys.

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Cycle longer distances

Healthy and cheap, cycling is also reliable, has no carbon emissions and is good for longer distances.

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Use public transport

Convenient, quick and cost-effective for longer essential trips - and you can work or relax onboard.

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Share your taxi

Sometimes it's necessary to get there quickly, but sharing can reduce the financial and environmental costs.

Consider car sharing

High cost and carbon emissions per head - so think about joining a car club or hiring only when you need to.

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Find alternatives to flying

Flying is sometimes necessary for long distances, but check options to reduce carbon emissions and cost.

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Smarter travel choices

Smarter Travel Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 7: How frequently do you fly by plane?

Your results

Is travel essential?

Walk shorter journeys

Cycle longer distances

Use public transport

Share your taxi

Consider car sharing

Find alternatives to flying