Cars and transport
Whether you’re using a vehicle to get to work, take your children to school, or run errands, it’s time to think about how your vehicle is impacting the environment.
Pollution in Sussex
The main cause of local air pollution in Sussex is traffic. The best action we can take to improve air quality is to walk, cycle, and use public transport. These also contribute to a healthier lifestyle and can often be quicker and cheaper. For journey’s where a car is necessary, it’s important to keep your car serviced and the tyres inflated to reduce emissions and running costs. Remember to turn off your engine when you’re stationary even when you’re waiting to pick someone up.
Learn about air pollution with Air Quality Experts
Sustainable transport options
By choosing to travel actively and sustainably, you can reduce your carbon footprint and improve air pollution in our local area. We’re constantly developing new travel infrastructure – have you tried the new route along the A27? Bus and train networks are also widespread across Sussex so it can often be easier to make changes than you might think. You can click below to see what your local highway authority is doing to improve walking, cycling, and public transport.
Walk or cycle a journey instead and plan a clean air route
Further reading
What is air pollution?
Air pollution is the largest environmental risk to public health. See what you can do to help.
How can I help?
Take a look at the ways you can help from shopping local and using public transport.
Cars and Transport
If you’re burning fuel at home make sure you’re using efficient, safe to use fuel.