Sustainable Transport
By travelling smarter in Joondalup, you will save yourself time and money, help the environment and get fit!
Make a Difference - Leave Your Car at Home
Travelling Smarter is about choosing healthy and sustainable alternatives to driving your car such as walking, cycling, taking the bus or train, car pooling or tele-working.
Visit the Department of Transport for more information about TravelSmart initiatives in Western Australia.
Two reasons why you should leave the car at home:
- Your local environment
- For every litre of petrol used, approximately 2.5 kilograms of carbon dioxide is released from your car’s exhaust.
- Vehicle emissions are a major source of air pollution in Perth. To calculate your car emissions, visit the Green Vehicle Guide.
- Your family’s health
- Lack of physical activity is one of the major causes of obesity.
- Walking and cycling, even just a couple of trips per week, will help keep you healthy.
Tips to TravelSmart in Joondalup
- Trips that you make every day, such as travelling to work or school, are the easiest trips to change. Organise a roster with neighbours and take turns to drive the children to school in one car.
- Travelling to the local shops to hire or return a DVD, post a letter or buy groceries gives you a perfect opportunity to walk or cycle instead.
- Share petrol costs and reduce greenhouse emissions by sharing a lift with a friend to work. Ask if your workplace has a car-pool.
