Did you know…
- There are 38.2 million vehicles licensed for use on UK roads
- Transport is Europe’s biggest source of carbon emissions, contributing 27% to the EU’s total CO2 emissions
- Two thirds of employees rely on the car to get to work as a driver or passenger
- 48% of people in the UK use their car for journeys they could have completed in a more sustainable way at least once a week
The Green Changes you can make
- Green Change 4 – Operate a community transport scheme
- Green Change 5 – Reduce car use
- Green Change 6 – Install electric car / bicycle charging points
Who’s already making the change?
- More people are switching to electric cars – find out how Corwen has set up an electric community car share club
- Communities in rural Conwy have benefited from an e-bike scheme which reduced car usage & resulted in positive health impacts
- You can find a map of electric charging points at Zap-Map
- Plan your journey by public transport using Traveline Cymru
- The National Cycle Network identifies 1,700 miles of safe & scenic walking and cycling routes in Wales
Ideas to help you on your way
- Where possible encourage community members to participate in active travel
- Facilitate a bicycle loaning scheme with community members – why not look into e-bikes too
- Explore the options for installing electric car charging ports in your community
- When safe to do so, set up designated car parking spaces in your local area for people to car share
Advice and Guidance
Here are some useful guides and advice for encouraging sustainable travel and reducing emissions
Welsh Parliament – A quick guide to community transport in Wales
Community Transport Association Wales – A toolkit for setting up a Community Transport service
Energy Savings Trust – A guide to electric vehicles
We are Cycling UK – A guide to public bike share schemes
Funding and support
Here are some possible funding sources & details where you can access further specialist support – but remember there are more sources out there too…
- Community & Voluntary Support Conwy and Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council provide advice and support on funding opportunities
- Workplace Charging Scheme – a voucher-based scheme that provides financial support towards the up-front costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle charging points
- Lottery Community Fund – Provides information on community grants available in Wales
- Funding Cymru – Funding portal helping charities, community groups & social organisations find funding opportunities in their local area
