Today more and more people drive, more and more in their cars every day. Commuting between home and work is one reason for the increased driving, but there is also an increase in the short trips within the city. Today we immediately think of flying or driving in our car when moving between larger distances, but these trips can be done in different and more sustainable means of transport and possibly also in shorter time. For instance, the overall time spent flying may be shorter if you were to cover the same distance by train or other forms of more sustainable transport.
It is all about getting out of our usual everyday routines and discovering benefits of different means of transport. The train gives you connected time, time to read a book, think about the state of the world, get some work done or eat breakfast. Getting on your bike is one of the easiest ways to keep fit. It is a lot cheaper than gym membership and much more useful.
Cycling is the least polluting way of travelling after walking, cyclists breathe in less pollution from traffic than car-drivers. Ten bikes can park in the parking space of one car.
Ideas from UK's leading sustainable transport charity. www.sutrans.org.uk [1].
Do your bit. Connect your every day activities supporting sustainable transport and benefit your own health. One way of doing so, is to consider which mode of transport would be best for a specific trip instead of just choosing the car or the plane by routine.
Links:
[1] http://www.sutrans.org.uk
[2] http://sustainablecities.dk/en/city-projects/cases/singapore-the-world-s-first-digital-congestion-charging-system
[3] http://www.chooseclimate.org/flying/mf.html