Commuting contirbutes to about 30% of all car trips. You can change
your travel behaviour in small ways and reap the benefits.
- Try either walking, cycling, public transport or lift sharing.
- If you are a shift worker, ask for shifts that match with people you can share with.
- Request flexi-time so you can fit your hours around timetables.
- Employers are required by law to consider flexi-time requests by parents of children under 6 year old (Employment Act, 2002).
- Ask for compressed working, where you can take a day off if hours are worked in advance.
- Work from home where practical.
- Talk to your employer about workplace travel plans.
Related Websites
Contact Sustainable Transport
- Tel: 01803 208823
- Email: transportation@torbay.gov.uk
- Fax: 01803 208882

