Sustainable travel and environment

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An overview of the Department’s work to promote initiatives that can reduce congestion, improve local environments and encourage healthier and safer lifestyles.

Transport and the environmentElectric Van at the launch of the 'Plug-in Van Grant'Action being taken by the Government to ensure that transport protects the natural environment.
Climate changeClimate ChangeAction by the Government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced by transport.
BiofuelsSustainable fieldBiofuels are fossil fuel substitutes. Blended into fossil fuels in small proportions, bioethanol and biodiesel can be safely used in today’s road vehicles.
Ultra-low emission vehicleselectric-car-green1-longPromoting the uptake of the next-generation of ultra-low emission vehicle technologies, electric, plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen fuelled vehicles.
CyclingbicyclesStrategies for promoting cycling as an alternative form of transport for local journeys.
Smarter choicescountry roadSmarter choices are techniques for influencing people’s travel behaviour towards more sustainable options.
Alternatives to travelAlternatives to travel - wireless technologyMethods for reducing or removing the need to travel through the use of information and communications technologies and flexible working.
WalkingRoad signs schoolPromoting walking as a healthy and more preferable option to the motor car for short journeys.
Aviation environmental issuesPlane wingAction on various aviation-related environmental issues.