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transport

more on sustainable transport


general
UK national environmental transport campaign
making streets safe places for walking
site utilising the spare capacity in delivery lorries; matches you with delivery firms 'going there anyway', so saving fuel
promoting walking, cycling, public transport; national cycle network
promoting working from home
the guide to taxis serving train, metro, tram and underground stations in the UK
campaigning for sustainable transport in Scotland
journey planner, using all kinds of transport
work out the cost of your journey - in money and environment terms
impartial info on planning journeys by train, bus or coach, or a combination of all three
website about transport options for young people
walking
how to get from A to B in London by walking; more cities to come soon
promoting the benefits of kids walking to school instead of the school run
cycling
cycling books and links
bus
giving UK bus passengers a voice
train
online rail timetables and journey calculators
UK rail consumer watchdog - protecting the interests of rail passengers
campaigning for improvements to the UK passenger and freight rail network
car
conversion, parts and kits for electric vehicles
international organisation and magazine with the aim of reducing car use
site dedicated to solving the problems of cars in cities
car fuel consumption data and exhaust emission figures
info and list of UK car clubs - providing very short-term car hire for members
calculate the true cost of your car per mile (downloadable spreadsheet)
breakdown cover / insurance etc. from the only motoring organisation to campaign for sustainable transport
if you have to drive - how to drive greener
green driving advice from the UN - how to save up to 40% of your fuel
website for 'hypermilers' - those dedicated to getting the highest possible mpg from their cars
organisation set up to accelerate the shift to low-carbon vehicles and fuels in the UK
campaigning against road building
plane
calculate CO2 emissions for your flights
how to travel anywhere in the world without flying
anti-aircraft group, focusing on Heathrow