Reducing air pollution

There are many things that you can do to help reduce pollution levels and improve the quality of life for yourself, your family and others.

• Think before you drive: for short trips, why not walk, cycle or use public transport. Cycling or walking is healthier for the environment and you. 
• Try not to use your car for short trips because a cold engine can produce more pollution
• Don't drive your car when there are high air pollution warnings.
• Have your car serviced regularly so that it runs efficiently. This can also save fuel!
• Regularly check your cars tuning and tyre pressure to improve fuel consumption
• Don't leave your engine idling when you are parked or when the car is stationery, such as outside school gates
• Drive economically. Racing starts and sudden stops increase fuel consumption
• Don't exceed the speed limit. Emissions rise at higher speeds. 
• Think about car sharing - go shopping with neighbours or take a colleague to work or find out about joining a Car Share Club.

For more information on how you can "DO YOUR BIT!" please click onto the following links:

• Walking & cycling routes in and around Carlisle (external link)  
• Report a Smokey Vehicle (external link)
• Safer routes to schools (external link)  
• Carlisle Travel Information & Journey Planner (external link)
• Walk to school projects (external link)

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