We need to change the way we move.

Did you know that there is a ratio of one car per two individuals in the United Kingdom?

Road transport is responsible for 80% of nitrogen dioxide air pollution along the roadside, which exceeds legal limits. The rise in road traffic during the past few years has a significant impact on the air quality of our towns and cities, as well as broader consequences such as noise pollution, reduced physical activity, access difficulties, and road accidents.

Air pollution is not only having a detrimental effect on the environment, but it is also adversely affecting our health.

In the UK, between 28,000 to 36,000 premature deaths occur annually as a result of air pollution. Long-term exposure to air pollution has health consequences, as it exacerbates respiratory and cardiovascular diseases by increasing the number of harmful particles in the air.

Research suggests that if a person replaces a 10-mile car trip with a bike ride, they can prevent about 5 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from entering the atmosphere. Over time, this can add up to significant reductions in emission-related illness and help combat climate change.

In short, our travel decisions directly impact our personal and planetary health.