Changing the way we travel.TYNESIDE For the 1885–1918 parliamentary constituency, see . Tyneside is a conurbation in northern England, which is home to over 80% of the metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear. residents are being targeted to make changes to the way they travel for the good of the environment. Smarter Choices is running a pilot in the Low Fell area of Gateshead, asking two thousand households to take part in a three-week project. They will be shown the advantages of travelling by public transport, cycling, walking or car sharing. 'Go Smarter in Low Fell' encourages commuters to think about the other options available to them for their journey to work or shopping, and highlights the health and financial benefits. It also aims to cut congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load. congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity. and create a sustainable transport Sustainable transport, also commonly referred to as Sustainable Transportation or Sustainable Mobility, has no widely accepted definition. Since it is a sector-specific sub-set to the post-1988 sustainable development movement, it is often defined in words such as culture in the area. This weekend the 'Go Smarter in Low Fell' team will be out to speak to members of the public about their issues and concerns when it comes to making changes to their travel habits. As well as speaking to householders on their doorsteps, the team will hit Low Fell High Street on Durham Road today and all local residents are welcome. For more details visit www.gosmarter.co.uk |
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