What you can do

The best way to reduce emissions from your travel is to leave the car at home, even if it is just for some of your journeys. If people who normally drive used an alternative mode of travel two times a week, it would remove 150,000 cars from the road every week.

• Walking and cycling are a cheaper way to travel (for those that can) and have many health benefits. 
• In addition, Colchester has a good public transport network, with regular buses and trains running seven days a week. 

Where this is not possible, car sharing with others or using a car club is the next best choice. Find out about the car club we have developed with Enterprise, which gives you the option to hire an electric car for one off journeys.

The Colchester Orbital, a 14–15-mile walking and cycling circular route, is also worth exploring on foot or by bike, linking up many stunning green spaces in the borough. Find out information on walking routes in Colchester, as well as walking groups.

The Cycle Colchester website is also a great resource to find out about cycle maps, cycle maintenance, cycle security, cycle training and more!

If you are interested in increasing your cycling confidence visit Essex County Council’s website for information on bike training, with adult cycle training available for free.

Find information on public transport (including route planning)in Colchester