European Mobility Week 2012: Moving in the right direction
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During European Mobility Week, 16–22 September, hundreds of cities across Europe will promote sustainable transport in urban areas and encourage their residents to reduce private car use. The European Environment Agency (EEA) has green tips to help you make your daily journeys more environmentally friendly.
How can you make a difference?
Walk, cycle or take the bus
Get in shape and be friendly to the environment all at once. Walk, cycle or take the bus as much as possible and encourage your kids to do the same. You could also try using a skateboard, skipping rope or rollerblades.
Share your car
If you have to use a car to get to work, sign up to a car sharing scheme.
Keep your tyres properly inflated
This will reduce wear and tear and increase their longevity, thereby saving money. It also saves precious raw materials: it takes 27 litres of crude oil to produce a new tyre. Under-inflated tyres also increase fuel consumption by up to 10 %. Check your tyres at least once a month.
Slow down
When driving avoid rapid acceleration and braking. This can cut your fuel consumption.
More information
- More green tips on transport
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- Find out more about European Mobility Week and how to participate
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For references, please go to https://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/european-mobility-week-2012-moving or scan the QR code.
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