Green travel and the environment

This section covers green travel, tackling traffic problems and reducing pollution.

Individuals can help reduce pollution and do their bit through supporting the initiatives aimed at tackling the problems of global warming and:

• Walk, cycle or use public transport instead of taking the car
• Adopt a smoother driving style - harsh acceleration and braking makes pollution worse
• Service your vehicle regularly - this can reduce pollution and make it cheaper to run
• When buying a vehicle, consider its pollution. Generally, newer vehicles are less polluting. Consider choosing alternative fuelled vehicles, such as gas or electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles car share with family or friends or join West London car share
• Recycle. It's good for the planet.

Businesses can:

• Buy or lease cleaner vehicles
• Produce travel plans to encourage staff to walk, cycle, use public transport or car share to get to work
• Use efficient fleet management to reduce emissions and costs
• Every person can make every difference and help improve Harrow's air quality, environment and contribute to a better tomorrow.

For more information on 'Good Going: Travel Awareness in Harrow'; travel plans or any of the initiatives listed here, contact Harrow's Travel Plan Officer.