Smarter Travel Choices

The idea behind smarter travel choices is to think differently. How can we reduce the amount of travelling we do, is there an alternative to it? How can that improve our lifestyle?

The Trelawny Place Travel Plan isn’t anti-car. Our travel plans are based on sustainability, and to encourage Trelawny residents to make smarter travel choices and be greener where possible.

Did you know the average petrol car in the UK produces an equivalent of 180g of COâ‚‚ per km?

Electric vehicles

Did you know that the sale of all new petrol and diesel cars are set to end in 2035? Electric vehicles are the future of greener travel. It not only reduces the amount of carbon emissions, but it can also save you a lot of money in the long run.

Useful websites regarding EV:

• Energy Saving Trust: This is an independent organisation website that is working to address the climate emergency. It has everything you need to know about an EV and low carbon active travel.
• Zap Map: This is a website with a wealth of resources about EVs. It also provides a map of all the electric charging points in and around the UK, and is also available as a mobile app.

Car Sharing

Liftshare provides journeys for people who are going towards the same direction to reduce COâ‚‚ emissions and save money on the cost of car travel. Learn more on our car sharing page.

Eco Driving

Although driving a car can be the least environmentally friendly way to travel, it might also be a necessity. Here are some tips on how to save on fuel, money and air pollution when driving.

Maintenance:

♦ Be sure to check your tyre pressure regularly, especially before long journeys as under-inflated tyres will use up more fuel.

♦ Your car will be at its most efficient if it’s being regularly serviced.

Before you set off:

♦ Although handy to have when needed, roof-racks and boxes increase your fuel consumption, take them off if they’re not being used to reduce drag and save on fuel.

♦ Lose any unnecessary baggage, extra weight means extra fuel!

♦ Plan ahead and know where you’re going. Getting lost lengthens journeys and also means using up more fuel.

♦ Combine short trips, cold starts use more fuel so it pays to group your errands together when you can.

♦ Start your engine when you’re ready to set off on your journey, an idle engine wastes fuel and your engine will warm up quicker when you’re moving too.

On the road:

♦ Drive smoothly, accelerate gently and read the road ahead to avoid unnecessary braking.

♦ Stick to the speed limits, the faster you go the greater the fuel consumption.

♦ Cut down on the air-con; it increases fuel consumption at low speeds.

♦ Try to keep your car moving even at slow speeds as stopping then starting again uses more fuel than rolling.

♦ Newer car models (since 2014) have been fitted with gear shift indicators, these encourage you to use the most efficient gear for your speed. Try changing gears at an engine speed of 2,000 rpm for diesel, or 2,500 for petrol.