Facts
- The recommended daily amount of physical activity for adults is 30 minutes on five or more days of the week. (Department of Health (2004) At least five a week - evidence on the impact of physical activity and its relationship to health -a report from the Chief Medical Officer)
- Car passengers in slow-moving traffic face pollution levels two to three times higher than those experienced by pedestrians. Source: ETA (1997)
- More than 8 out of 10 cars used for commuting or business have just one person in them. Source: DFT (2008)
- A quarter of all car journeys are less than 2 miles and over half are less than 5 miles. DFT (2008)
- On average, commuters that car share save themselves £100 a year compared to driving alone. Further information on Sustainable Travel will be available at the Freshers' Fayre.
- Encouraging cycling to school or work reduces traffic at peak times, reducing pressure on other forms of transport and travel times for other road users. Source: Sustrans (2007) Valuing the benefits of cycling.
- Transport is the fastest growing source of greenhouse gas emissions, and commuter and business travel constitute nearly 40% of miles driven by car. Source: DFT (2008)
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