TravelSmart Sunshine Coast
TravelSmart Sunshine Coast is a voluntary travel behaviour change program run by Sunshine Coast Regional Council, which promotes and encourages sustainable transport such as walking, cycling, public transport, and car-pooling.
A key aspect of the TravelSmart Sunshine Coast Program is that individuals need only change a few of their weekly single occupancy motor vehicle trips to sustainable forms of transport to have a marked impact on their health, traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions.
Aims:
- To reduce Vehicle Kilometres Travelled (VKT) to and from selected locations and to increase the number of people cycling, walking, catching public transport and car pooling.
- To protect the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- To reduce the need for additional road space.
- To encourage local communities to adopt healthier, more active travel behaviours.
Benefits:
- Reduced traffic congestion and parking problems.
- Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, air and noise pollution.
- Reduced stress and increased health, happiness and fitness for individuals.
- Potential cost savings for individuals and workplaces.
- Setting a positive example and challenging other communities to promote sustainable transport.
- More people walking and cycling creates a sense of community as it provides greater opportunities for social interaction.
The four main TravelSmart Programs are:
TravelSmart is an Australia wide program focusing on behaviour change. For further information on TravelSmart programs in Queensland and nationally click on the links below.
TravelSmart Queensland
TravelSmart Australia
