TravelSmart Household program
Since 2000, those areas which have taken part in the TravelSmart Household program have reduced car travel and associated air pollution by around 13 per cent.
- DPI
1. Walking, riding a bike or using public transport will reduce emissions from the family car.
2. Try the bus, train or ferry for some of your work or shopping trips or to get to sporting events, concerts or other attractions.
3. Carpool whenever you can to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from cars.
4. You can avoid some trips altogether by using phone, fax or modem.
5. Maintaining correct tyre pressure can reduce your fuel consumption by up to 3 per cent as well as reducing tyre wear.
6. When it's time to buy a new car, consider changing to one with a smaller engine that uses less fuel. Better yet, consider a hybrid.
7. The more weight you're carrying in your car, the higher your fuel consumption. Try to pare down the excess kilos in the boot.
8. Take advantage of the LPG subsidy scheme to convert your car to fuel that produces less greenhouse gas emissions.
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An efficient public transport system is an essential part of a sustainable community. Riding the bus, train and ferry is fun, fast and eco friendly, so why not become a Transperth or Transwa passenger and help us reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 128,500 tonnes a year.