News on Surrey's Greener Future

We often grab the car keys and jump in the car to nip here, or pop there for whatever the reason, but could you take a few journeys on foot or by bike? Take school for example, it’s a new term and a good chance to re-think your normal school run journey. Or if you’re going to the shops or heading to a friend’s house, do you need to take the car?

There are many great reasons to change your journey for both your health and the environment. Whatever your age there is strong scientific evidence that being physically active can help you lead a healthier and happier life. It can be tricky to find the time to exercise every day, but by incorporating it into the journey you’re already taking, could be the answer you’re looking for.

Reducing journeys made by car can also save you money. Services, MOTs, wear and tear, parking and fuel add up over the year, but walking is free, and cycling doesn’t have to be costly either, so it could be a worthwhile investment.

Walking is also much more conversational and is a great bonding opportunity to talk to the kids about their day at school or unwind after a busy day.

We've inviested in our walking and cycling infrastructure to make walking and cycling easier, safer and more accessible for. We have built 13km of new walking and cycling schemes in areas across Surrey to help people reduce car journeys and travel in an active way. We have also put together some new cycle routes to try.

One of the best ways to get involved is to try and swap the car for walking or cycling for those 20-minute journeys. If you sign up to the BetterPoints app, you can get rewarded for walking, cycling or using public transport instead of using the car. For every sustainable journey you make, you’ll earn points which can be redeemed for vouchers to spend or can be donated to a charity.

Get inspired and visit our website for suggested routes and future cycle training opportunities.