Roadmap Transport

Transport Checklist

Easy

Replace car trip(s) with public transport once a week
Replace a face to face meeting with a virtual meeting

Walk to shops with a trolley once a week
Travel with minimal luggage on aeroplanes to reduce weight
Replace an overseas flight holiday with an Australian adventure to reduce your flight miles
Less home delivery

Replace an imported item you regularly buy with one produced locally to reduce transport needs

Moderate

Carpool
Be brave enough to suggest a virtual meeting at work if face-to-face is not necessary. You are probably not the only one thinking it!
Replace a car trip(s) with walking every week
Ride your bike to and from school/work
Do your weekly shopping considering the food miles of each item ie buy local!
Plan meals and shopping lists ahead: do food-shopping less frequently (if driving)
Replace an Australian flight holiday with a road trip
Pay for carbon offsets if you do fly
Choose a climate aware airline if you do fly

Next time you buy a car upgrade to a more fuel-efficient model/electric/hybrid

Difficult

Use community carshare scheme rather than purchasing a first/second car

Hero Actions

Replace school/uni/work car transport completely with walking, cycling, and public transport
Organise a neighbourhood get-together and find people to carpool with

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