Active Travel
We aim to encourage everyone to incorporate physical activity into everyday journeys, such as walking or cycling or combining these with public transport instead of travelling by car.
Please click here to view our Net Zero Plan.
As a team we offer walking, cycling, personal travel plans, engagement events, bike maintenance, Dr.Bike sessions and step-count challenges.
Benefits of Active Travel
- Improve physical and mental health
- Reduce your carbon emissions
- It's fun!
Why Travel Actively?
- Save money: ongoing costs of cars can be expensive with higher fuel prices and maintenance costs. On average, vehicle tax, maintenance and insurance alone costs £969 per year – grab yourself some trainers or a bike and start saving money!
- Improve your health and happiness: walking regularly can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 35%, while active travel helps manage stress and weight.
- Help the planet and your community: switching from driving to active travel will cut congestion, CO2 emissions and other air pollutants which are damaging to the environment.
- Be social: walking is a great option for group journeys when you can walk and chat, while cyclists can find a great sense of community. Lunch time walks with colleagues is a great way to start!
- It’s quicker than you think: on average, you can walk a mile in around 15 – 20 minutes or cycle this in five.
Contact Us
Email: aileen.webster@forthvalley.ac.uk or larissa.purves@forthvalley.ac.uk
To find out more, join our Active Travel teams page.