City of Westminster

Sustainable Travel

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The way we choose to travel every day can have a big impact on the environment, our health and local air quality.

For instance, travelling by car emits greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and methane in to the atmosphere that contribute to climate change.   We are already seeing the effects of climate change here in the UK. Winters are becoming milder, and rainfall patterns are shifting, making droughts and floods more common. 

By making simple changes in our lifestyle and behaviour that favour conserving resources, we can all help to mitigate climate change and consume within sustainable limits.   One of the key areas we can change that has the biggest impact is how we travel.

Whether you walk, take public transport or drive, there are many ways to make journeys more sustainable. For examples on how to do this, click on the links below.

 

  • Teleconferencing & Home Working

    Remove the need to travel altogether by teleconferencing and home working when possible. Click here for more information on this new way to work, which Westminster has adopted for it's own staff too!

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  • Walking

    Not only is walking good for your health and is environmentally friendly, but it is also a great way to see some of Westminster’s wonderful historic buildings. Click here for more information.

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  • Cycling

    Westminster City Council supports and develops measures that encourage cycling. Click here to find out about free cycle training courses in the borough, and to learn about the new Cycle Hire Scheme.

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  • Public Transport

    There are many reasons to take public transportation in Westminster, and the city has some of the most comprehensive public transport links in the whole of the UK. Click here to find out more.

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  • Electric Vehicles & Car Clubs

    Westminster has the UK's largest recharging service for electric vehicles. Click here for more information and to find out how car clubs are an environmentally sound alternative to car ownership.

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  • Smart Driving

    By making small changes to the way you drive, smart driving can improve your fuel consumption by around 15% helping you save money and carbon. Click here to find out what these driving tips are!

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