Travelwise
Travelwise is a national campaign that seeks to raise awareness of the role individuals, businesses and schools can play in helping to reduce pollution and congestion caused by cars.
The Sussex Air Partnership's airAlert service will send free text messages to your mobile or home telephone 24 hours before an episode of local air pollution is expected.
Business TravelWise is an initiative run by West Sussex County Council, which aims to reduce the number of cars used for commuting and for work journeys. A Business TravelWise pack has been developed, which offers advice on steps that can be taken to reduce car use together with the benefits to the organisation.
The Cycle to Work scheme is a government initiative designed to get employees cycling to work. The scheme allows employees to purchase a new bike through their employer. This cost is deducted from their salary, usually over 12 months.
easitCRAWLEY is a network of leading employers working together to reduce traffic congestion and pollution.
Did you know 25% of all car trips are less than 2 miles and 75% are less than 10 miles? Read other statistical data such as this which clearly demonstrates the need to encourage use of sustainable transport.
Travel advice for spectators and links to journey planning information.
These free resources are available to download and to help you promote smarter travel choices within your organisation.
In West Sussex, 77% of air pollution is produced by motor vehicles. TravelWise in West Sussex aims to make other modes of transport, such as cycling, walking, public transport, motorcycling, and car sharing a real alternative to the car.
WestSussexCarShare.com has been set up to facilitate car sharing to West Sussex workplaces, particularly to large employers, industrial estates and business parks.
Here is our advice on how to live a healthy, wealthy and TravelWise lifestyle. There are a number of things that individuals, parents and pupils, and employers can do to help reduce traffic congestion and pollution, improve their health, and reduce their travel costs.
Find links to other websites promoting sustainable travel such Car Free Day, Sponsor my Ride, Sustrans and Bike2Work Day.
One of the main initiatives outlined in the Council's School Travel Strategy, aims to increase the numbers of pupils walking, cycling and taking the bus to school.
Please use our events diary to plan your events. Further information can be found on our TravelWise and Road safety pages, or by clicking on the links in the diary.
Information about the measures and initiatives being employed by West Sussex County Council to encourage sustainable commuting by Council staff.
Information about electric vehicles and the emerging charging network in West Sussex.
Information about grants of up to £1,000 available to SMEs in West Sussex to reduce costs and carbon emission associated with business travel and commuting.
Information about car clubs, which offer an alternative to car ownership.