Challenges and Solutions for Sustainable Travel in Wales
Explore the pressing issues related to commuting in Wales, including environmental impact, health concerns, equality challenges, and economic implications. Discover why trade unionists are advocating for changes in transportation habits to address these issues effectively.
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1 Why travel to work is an important issue for trade unionists
76% of journeys to work in Wales are made by car and very few of those are EVs
The way we travel is a problem It s a problem for our environment: It s a problem for our health It s a problem for equality of opportunity It s a problem for our economy
The Environment Transport accounts for 15% of Wales climate changing carbon emissions. Over 50% of the emissions come from cars. Air pollution from transport also contributes to nature loss and impacts negatively on ecosystems. Car parking and roads take up large areas of urban space.
Health Wales has the lowest physical activity levels in Britain. This results in obesity and a whole range of illnesses that are estimated to cost the Welsh NHS 35 million each year. Air quality According to Public Health Wales, each year around 1,000 to 1,400 avoidable deaths in Wales are due to exposure to air pollution, both in the form of NO2 and particulate matter. Road Casualties In 2022 there were 4,447 road casualties in Wales
Equalities Should you have to have a car to get a job? Affordability 19% of Welsh households don t have access to a car. Young people face massive insurance costs. Accessibility Many disabled people cannot drive.
The Economy Congestion is currently estimated to cost Wales 2bn per annum Ill health resulting from physical inactivity is a major cost to the economy
So how do we bring about change? Just because something is a problem doesn t mean people even trade unionists will want to stop doing it!
Ask the members It s all about choice Raise awareness of the alternatives Emphasise the positives Make it easier to be sustainable Changing travel habits If you don t do it the employer might
