Sustainable Transport

Buy a Fuel Efficient Vehicle

• When buying a new car, match the engine size and fuel efficient to your needs.

• Check out the CO2 emissions of current models - visit the Act on CO2 website. Consider buying a hybrid or biofuel model.

Calculate your Car Costs

• The AA estimates that to own and run a typical small family size car costs on average £360 per month (assuming 10,000 miles per year).

• It might work out cheaper to use public transport, walk/cycle to work or take a taxi when necessary.

Drive Efficiently

Small changes in how you drive can minimise a car's impact and save you money.

• Driving at 50mph instead of 70mph uses 25% less fuel. Change gear at the correct engine speed (revolutions per minute or rpm) - no more than 2500rpm for petrol or 2000rpm for diesel - avoiding exaggerated acceleration and braking can save 30% of your fuel.

• Check your tyre pressures regularly and remove any unnecessary accessories such as roof racks, bike carriers and roof boxes, which cause drag and unnecessary fuel usage.

Cycle

• Using a bike is good for you and the environment. It's fast, convenient, gives you freedom and independence, takes you from door to door and is reliable.

• Find out about the National Cycle Network which offers over 10,000 miles of walking and cycle routes on traffic free paths, quiet lanes and traffic-calmed roads. Over 75% of the UK population now lives within two miles of a route. For more information contact Sustrans.

Walk

• Walking is the cheapest and healthiest way of getting about. Encourage children to walk to school. Consider setting up a 'Walking Bus'.

Use Public Transport

• Use a travel planning service like Traveline to get your UK destination.

Share Lifts

• By car sharing with Suffolk Carshare you will be helping others, cutting pollution and saving money - up to £1,000 a year.

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