Sustrans are known for their active travel promotion and charity work, but arguably most famous for their contributions to the national cycling network. Initially formed in Bristol in July 1977,…
Sustrans: Paving the Way
Category : Blogs
The Rise Of Cargo Bikes
What are cargo bikes? Some may have heard the phrase thrown around and for some, this is a completely new subject, but cargo bikes have the potential to revolutionise transportation…
What is net zero and how can you help?
The term net zero is the world’s answer to stopping climate change. On the 29th of June 2019, the UK became the first major economy to pass laws to end…
Treekly: Turning your footsteps into forests
We first heard of Treekly at the beginning of National Walking Month, unaware of the company and its mission; we started a ‘walk together’ group via the app to motivate…
Thinking about cycling? Here is a guide to help you get started!
With summer approaching, many of you might be considering cycling to get out and about, instead of driving. We understand that not everyone is an avid cyclist, or maybe you’re…
Streets For The People
As the challenging race to net-zero has begun, we look at the efforts made by the UK Government and take some insight from successful low carbon areas overseas. To save…
Carbon Offsetting
Since COP26 you’ll no doubt have heard this phrase quite a lot, so, you may find yourself asking; what is carbon offsetting? ‘Offsetting’ involves permanently removing greenhouse gas emissions (CO2, methane,…
Hethersett Travel Plan event September 2022
On Saturday 3rd September 2022, the Smarter Travel team invited the residents of Kett’s Meadow and Heather Gardens down to the Hethersett Village Hall for an active travel event. On…
Car Clubs
Are you unsure what a Car Club is, and how to use them? I joined and went through the stages so I could share my experience with you and…
The Great British Rail Sale
Starting from today you will be able to save up to 50% on over a million rail tickets as the government and rail industry launch the first and hopefully not…