Travel more sustainably

One of the biggest contributors to our individual carbon footprints is transport. We all need to get from A to B as we go about our daily lives, but our choice of transport can mean a larger or smaller impact on our environment. There are often alternative means of transport that are more sustainable.

Walking and cycling

• walk more - find routes by visiting https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/cycling-and-walking
• get cycling to work or school, to pop to the shops or for a bit of exercise
• visit our Sports pages for information on our walking and cycling for health schemes and self led routes

Public transport

• travel by train or bus Surrey County Council - Public transport (opens new window)

Low emission and greener options

• consider an electric vehicle https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/sustainable-driving/electric-vehicles (opens new window)

Electric vehicle charge points in Spelthorne

EV charge points have been installed in two multi-storey car parks in Staines-upon-Thames:

• Elmsleigh Multi-storey Car Park, South Street (6 x 7kW)
• Tothill Multi-storey Car Park, Elmsleigh Road (2 x 3kW)