Transport

 

Transport use (including road and air travel) by the average inner Melbourne household accounts for about 30% of total greenhouse gas emissions from households. The average Australian car produces 4.5 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions each year, the equivalent of 90,000 black balloons. Pollution from transport emissions is a primary cause of poor air quality in many cities.

Our transport choices-not just the way we travel but the way our goods and services are transported-play a major role in our total greenhouse gas emissions. Our transport choices also contribute to air quality, as well as healthy and active lifestyles.

The City of Port Phillip is blessed with a variety of green transport options. There is a comprehensive network of walking and cycling lanes, and public transport options including trams, buses and trains travelling to and from the nearby CBD and beyond.

This section provides information, practical solutions and case studies about all aspects of smart travel: from using your car wisely, to local walking and cycling options, to finding public transport routes for short journeys. You can also calculate your transport emissions and find ways today to become travel-smart!