Warm up this winter by walking, cycling or scooting for some or all of your journey to UQ.
Green your commute by using public transport or car-sharing with a friend.
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Warm up this winter by walking, cycling or scooting for some or all of your journey to UQ. Green your commute by using public transport or car-sharing with a friend.
Today’s the day to make the switch to a greener mode of transport for the commute to UQ.
Fuel consumption releases greenhouse and other harmful gases into the atmosphere, increasing air pollution and contributing to climate change. Choosing a greener way of travelling also has the potential to improve your health, by adding some exercise into your day, reducing stress and connecting with nature.
The cool, clear weather in August makes for perfect conditions to try out active transport options, like walking, cycling, or even rollerblading. Embracing the sharing economy is an option for the casual commuter, with plenty of rental bikes and electric scooters on the streets of Brisbane. Commuting a long distance on public transport instead of in the car helps commuters to avoid the stress that comes with the rat race of peak-hour traffic.
The way you choose to travel can save on carbon emissions:
Walking: No matter how far you travel, walking will always have zero carbon emissions
Cycling: Travelling 10km (City to UQ) can emit 0.05kg of CO2-e (0.005kg CO2/km)
Train: Travelling 80km (Brisbane to Gold Coast) can emit 2.11kg of CO2-e (0.026kg CO2/km)
Bus: Travelling 20km (Brisbane airport to UQ) can emit 1.71kg of CO2-e (0.086kg CO2/km)
Car: Travelling 20km (Brisbane airport to UQ) can emit 4.76kg of CO2-e (0.238kg CO2/km)
Ferry: Travelling 10km (City to UQ) can emit 2.43kg of CO2-e (0.243kg CO2/km)
Plane: Flying 730km (Brisbane to Sydney) can emit 249.21kg of CO2-e (0.341kg CO2/km)
So get excited, dust off the sneakers, and get ready for an exciting commute to work.