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Transport
Most of us understand the ‘pollute less, live better’ idea. In the past year, people living in Melbourne have swamped the public transport system as we try to do the right thing for our environment and also to avoid higher petrol prices.
We want to do the right thing and get the train or bus to work, but guess what? We can’t all fit because there is not enough public transport. So many of us are forced to add another car to the jammed roads to get to and from work and school.
Cars clog our roads and create pollution each and every time we use them. Most of our driving is done within five kilometres of home. Why not grab the bike, or simply walk? Many schools have walking a bus that you can catch. If not ask your teacher - why not?
If you are not ready to dump the car, try this: next time you are driven to school, try getting dropped off a little further away than you normally would and walk the rest of the way. The next week, get out a little earlier still, increasing your walk every week as you are ready for it.
As you build your walk up over a few months, you'll find you are no longer panting when you arrive at school. You will arrive fresh and ready to enjoy the day! Great for your health and for the health of our environment!
Sitting in traffic to cost Melbourne $6bn by 2020
March 10th, 2010
The cost of bumper-to-bumper traffic in Melbourne is set to double by 2020, with gridlock sapping $20.4 billion from the national economy by then if action isn't taken.
Let's sack the car and go for a walk
July 29th, 2009
The news is full of stories about us being too plump, overweight or even obese and how this is bad for our health. A big cause of the problem is lack of exercise (along with too much of the wrong food or possibly genetics).
On ya bike!
July 24th, 2009
There’s been a steady rise in traffic lately. Bike traffic, that is. People who are fed up with spending their mornings and afternoons in traffic jams or wasting time waiting for trains that never arrives are taking to the streets on their bikes.
Catch a tram
July 24th, 2009
It's part of a demonstration project by Yarra Trams to show that renewable energy options can help deliver a sustainable future for Melbourne.
Take a green holiday
July 24th, 2009
Taking a holiday? Lucky you!!! Think about some of these the next time you set off:
Driving Tips
July 24th, 2009
Don’t worry: the car is not the enemy of our environment. We’re not asking you to ditch it altogether, but we do have some tips for greening your driving.
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