Walking as green transport mode

 



One should prefer to walk to the school, work and grocery shopping. Walking involves zero emission of any greenhouse gas, it is free and it is a good form of exercise for the body. Of all journeys, 20-40% are travelled on foot, with the highest percentage in the Netherlands and the lowest in Finland. Trips on foot take place most frequently in Great Britain. 


Walking as a means of transport is commonly used for rather short trips. This means that it is difficult to assess pedestrian mobility at country level, as the national level surveys often do not register the shorter trips. Also, the walking parts of trips made primarily by public transport are usually not considered. At present, the importance of walking is therefore underestimated. 





Walking is a way of travelling used mainly for two purposes:
- short trips to specific destinations such as shops when there is probably not too much to carry. 
- leisure trips where the walking is the main purpose. 

The benefits of walking 

1) Walking a mile away and a half would release 70% less greenhouse gases than we would produce from driving the same distance. 
2) Living a healthy life and preventing from health problem and lack of fresh air.
3) Save money form transportation.
4) Decreasing exposure of heavy traffic. 


Data from other European countries shows that, young children and older adults walk the most. 



by: nur fatihah nabilah 




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