Sustainable Transport

Sustainable transport includes all forms of transport that minimise emissions of carbon dioxide and pollutants. Sustainable transport can mean public transport, car pooling, walking and cycling, as well as technologies such as biodiesel and electric and hybrid cars.

Walking Bus

A fun way to move
Walking school buses are supervised walks along a set route with at least one adult. The “bus” stops to pick up children at selected stops and walks them to and from school. Schools or parents can set up a Walking School Bus project. The Tasman District Council supports school communities to set up walking school buses. Walking School Bus guidelines are available from the School Coordinator. Link to Walking Bus

Biking

A healthy way to move
Tasman's  terrain and mild climate are good for cycling; whether it’s for everyday trips to work and school, or just to have fun. Cycling is cheap, creates little pollution and keeps you fit and healthy. It has also been described as ‘active transport’, a category of sustainable transport which uses human power, animal power and renewable energy.

Energy-Efficient Vehicles

Smart ways to move
Energy-efficient cars are small, very fuel-efficient and can fit into very small spaces. Car pooling is about sharing a ride with others to reduce fuel use and traffic congestion. A Community Car is a car that a community owns, maintains, and uses together, saving on ownership and maintenance costs. It offers an alternative form of transport to a privately-owned car.

Carpooling Has Just Got Easier

 There are many reasons why car pooling is a great idea – from saving you money, reducing traffic congestion, being environmentally friendly and getting to know others who live or work near you.

All these reasons mean that carpooling is a great idea, and now it has become much easier for anyone living in the Nelson Bays district to give it a go. Follow the link below to browse the Jayride website of current rides, offer a ride or find a ride.

Jayride Website