Our approach
Transport affects everyone, so we never work alone: we support hundreds of local groups and individuals around the country, and bring together dozens of national organisations. Together, we campaign in a number of different ways for sustainable transport.
Research
Decision-makers can't develop sensible policies unless they know the facts. Our research highlights the environmental and social impacts of transport. We frequently advise on transport issues, and we comment on a wide range of draft bills, policy documents and consultations.
Political work
We are a national organisation based in London. We lobby Ministers, MPs, regional government and local authorities, making sure green transport issues are kept high on the political agenda. Our work is helped greatly by members of the public taking part in our campaigns.
Three policy priorities form the core of our work:
Improve public transport
- Public transport must be made comfortable, affordable, convenient and accessible. Pedestrian and cycle routes must be made safe and convenient.
- Access to jobs, services, friends and family: transport must help us make these connections, and be sure to include our most vulnerable citizens.
Reduce traffic
- People deserve attractive streets where children can play, neighbours can meet, and pedestrians and cyclists travel safely and in comfort.
- Road-building cannot solve congestion, but good planning can by making homes, shops, workplaces and leisure facilities closer, reducing the need to travel.
Tackle climate change
- Urgent action is needed to reduce transport’s contribution to climate change: right now, CO2 emissions from transport are rising in the UK.
- Businesses need easy and attractive sustainable travel choices for their goods and their employees.