Active transportation means getting out of your car and using your own power to get around. Walking and biking can often be viable alternatives to a trip by car. When acknowledging active transportation as an alternative means of transportation, we acknowledge the trail network as a transportation corridor. Consider using active transportation in your weekly commute and take advantage of the many benefits of active modes of travel.
Active transportation can provide benefits to commuter, community and the globe
Commuter:
- Great way to add more exercise into your daily routine.
- Save on car expenses such as gas, car maintenance and insurance costs.
- Enjoy being outdoors on your way to work.
- Bragging rights that you are doing your part to reduce pollution.
Community
- Less cars on the road means less traffic congestion and local pollution.
- Active trail users are generally healthier residents. [see 2004 Health Prevention article]
- The community gets bragging rights to cutting carbon emissions.
Globally
- Reducing vehicle trips, reduces fossil fuel emissions.
- Reducing vehicle trips, reduces the need to source more fossil fuel.
