Did you know?
NZ has the second highest car ownership per capita in the world, after the USA
People who cycle regularly enjoy a level of fitness equal to that of a person 10 years younger
On short trips (2-5kms), when your engine is cold, you use 20% more fuel
One third of vehicle journeys in NZ are under 5kms – an easy 20 minute cycle or 40 minute walk
Help yourself
Some sustainable transport links and ideas you can try…
www.metlink.co.nz for bus, train and ferry timetables. Or just text 287 24hrs a day from your mobile phone for bus times for any route at any stop
www.livingstreets.org.nz for Wellington walks and information on the benefits of walking
www.nzgreenbikes.co.nz for a scheme that provides free bikes in Wellington
www.hitch.net.nz for ridesharing
www.fuelsaver.govt.nz to assess the fuel efficiency of your car and your driving habits
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