Transport solutions By Hope Wilson

The greenest way to travel walking The most efficient way for zero carbon emissions is to walk. PositivesNegatives Good for EnvironmentTakes too LONG! Form of exercise Ideal for under 1 mile

Cycling Second most efficient way to travel is by cycling. PositivesNegatives ZERO carbon emissionsCan be dangerous in built up areas. Good for healthExample. Amsterdam Ideal for up to 5 miles

Car One of the most popular ways of travel is by car. PositivesNegatives Very flexiblePoor carbon ratio, especially if driver only. Reliable Can car share

Driving facts in the United Kingdom

Tram and Bus Travelling by bus or train has many advantages. PositivesNegatives Good carbon ratio per passenger Timescale may be unsuitable. Quite flexible CHEAP! Good for local trip into town etc. Fast with use of the greenways

Train Trains are fast, efficient and relaxing way to travel. PositiveNegative Better carbon ratio per passengerTimescale may not be suitable Can be an electrical train-Can be expensive to travel - Is expensive to implement

Aeroplanes Aeroplanes are usually for holidays or business trips. PositivesNegatives Fastest way to travelExpensive Flexible Best and quickest form of transport for long-distance travelling.

The Park and ride system Park and ride facilities are car parks with connections to public transport that allows commuters and other people who wish to travel to the city center. Park and rides are usually located in the suburbs or on the outer edges of large cities. There are six park and ride's located in and around Edinburgh. Park and rides have become more popular now, as it is easier, quicker and cheaper than parking in the city.

The new way to travel 'the walking bus' Walking buses have been set up at many schools in Britain as a new way of travel. A walking bus is a group of children who walk to school along a set route, collecting other children along the way at ‘bus stops’, This is set up by serveral adult volunteers, one of whom is at the front (‘the driver’) and another is at the back (‘the conductor’). Each walking bus has a co-coordinator who ensures that there are sufficient volunteers and registers the children who wish to use it.