Eco Tips for Transport

Walking

Walking is a form of exercise suitable for people of all ages. According to experts, walking for 30 minutes a day can improve your fitness level, deflect depression, heart disease, strokes and blood pressure.
Walking is an ideal exercise to build into your daily routine and your 30 minute goal can be split into easily managed bouts. Almost all journeys involve some walking often to connect with other modes of transport. On the way to work, shops or even on your first date, get off the bus or the train one stop early and walk the rest of the way. A brisk walk raises your energy, relieves stress and stimulates your brain power, making you more alert.
Quite simply, walking makes you feel good and it’s absolutely free!

For full details on travelling by foot in London visit www.tfl.gov.uk/walking

Cycling

The benefits of cycling are undeniable: it’s the quickest form of transport in London
for journeys of less than three miles, there are no fuel and car parking costs, it’s
great for you and the environment, and cycling puts you in control of your journey.
Cycling is a form of exercise that almost everybody can do. Cycling for just 30 minutes a day is great for your health and can significantly add to your life expectancy.

For full details on getting around on a bike visit www.tfl.gov.uk/cycling

Public Transport

For travelling by public Transport (opposed to the car) visit www.journeyplanner.gov.uk

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