Engage in active travel such as walking, cycling and public transport instead of driving.
Active travel
Not only does this result in less cars on the road, but it supports improved physical and mental health and better air quality.
Choose How You Move
Need help getting around? Choose how you move offers a one-stop shop for travel information within Leicestershire with an integrated journey planner that allows residents and visitors to explore the different travel options available to them, including opportunities for car sharing.
Cycling and walking
In Leicestershire, cycling and walking levels are lower than the national average.
Check out our cycling and walking page to find out about where to go walking and cycling in Leicestershire, as well as available cycle training.
Read our Cycling and Walking Strategy to find out what we’re doing to make walking and cycling safe and accessible to help deliver healthier, greener communities.
If driving is unavoidable
Some useful tips to reduce fuel use are:
- switching off the engine when parked
- driving smoothly
- avoiding unnecessary braking and acceleration as this increases fuel use, and
- combining errands to make fewer trips
Electric vehicles (EV)
To help us decarbonise transport and contribute to our net zero ambitions for the county, we're keen to support residents in switching to electric vehicles (EVs).
For more information about electric vehicles, including charging points, current EV projects and our EV Charging Strategy visit our Electric vehicles (EV) page.