Road to nowhere

Road to nowhere ic Wales -
Business traffic is often snared up by individuals using their cars for short journeys. More than 60% of trips taken in Wales are shorter than five miles. These short hops are clogging our town centres and motorway junctions, and there is a strong ...

Reduce your CO2 emissions if you must buy a car!

The Department for Transport's campaign about reducing CO2 emissions when you buy a car and when you drive is the first to launch under the cross Government brand "Act on CO2", aimed at giving the public useful information on how to reduce their individual carbon emissions.

All cars on the road today contribute to climate change because their engines burn fuel and therefore produce carbon dioxide (CO2) every time we drive. Yet you can easily reduce these emissions and save money too.

You could also choose a new car with a more fuel efficient engine. Or make sure your tyres are pumped up correctly to reduce resistance. Even travelling a bit lighter when you're out and about can help.

Visit the Act on CO2 website for full information, advice and tips. There are games to play and a savings calculator to find out how you can reduce CO2 emissions from your car.

Get rid of the cars!

One man's dedication to ridding the streets of cars and handing power back to pedestrians appears to be working wonders ...new role as chair of Living Streets.

.........Underlying Loveday's approach is some hard economics. He has shown the good burghers of Norwich that giving pedestrians the right to roam is good for business. Examples are at every turn as he takes me on a guided walk around the city. Despite its name, Gentlemen's Walk has been traffic-free since only the early 1990s. "Traders didn't like the idea at first," Loveday recalls, "so we did a three-month trial and found that pedestrian flow increased by 300% at peak times." Result: no further objections from retailers.
Chris Arnot Wed March 14, 2007 The Guardian
Cardiff could learn a lesson here. Don't give in to the car lobby!