Individual Travel Plans
How do you currently travel to…?
We all make journeys without even thinking about it, we nip to get the paper on Sunday or go to the shops at lunch time but do you consider how you make that journey? Many people jump in the car without a second thought but is driving really the best way to get there?
Do you want to save money? Do you feel you want to do more for the environment, both locally and globally? Do you want to feel healthier and less stressed? Then consider making an individual travel plan? By swapping the car for just one journey a week you can make a big difference!
An individual travel plan is where you look at what car journeys you currently make and consider if you could make any changes? Could you walk, catch the bus or use your bike? Did you know you can walk a mile in less than 15 minutes? If you’ve got a bike, you can cycle 2 miles in just 10 minutes!
Consider the following:
- How do you get to work?
- How do you go to the shops?
- How do you get to your local doctors or nearest hospital?
- Do you get time to keep yourself fit and healthy?
- Where do you go at weekends and how do you get there?
- How do you get the kids to school?
- Is there anything you want to do but don’t due to travel or time limits?
Plan ahead
Planning a journey is something we rarely do. We all know how easy it is to jump in the car as it sits in front of the house but we don’t often know what the local bus routes are, or the best way to cycle into town.
So instead of taking that car, plan ahead! Finding out routes and times has never been easier! The following sites can give you all the information you need to know!
www.traveline.org.uk - tel: 0870 608 2 608
www.suffolkonboard.com - tel: 0845 6 066 067
www.onerailway.com - tel: 08457 48 49 50
Download walking maps for:
Download cycle maps for:
Always give yourself plenty of time when trying out a new route until you know how long it takes you. It’s better to arrive too early than too late!
You could be on the brink of an exciting and new way to travel!
There are many benefits to changing the way that you travel that you may not know about. You’ll save money, improve your health and do your bit for the environment.
