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Calculators
If you've enjoyed using our transport impact calculator, there are other web based tools that can tell you how sustainable your transport choices are:
Calculate your ecological footprint
www.bestfootforward.com/footprintlife.htm
Find out what your plane travel does to our atmosphere
www.chooseclimate.org
Convert the amount of energy your home or business use to carbon
www.natenergy.org.uk/convert.htm
Find out how many trees you would need to plant to offset your carbobn dioxide emissions
www.futureforests.com
Calculate the cost per mile of running fleet cars
www.fleetnewsnet.co.uk/costs/Running_Costs
Transport Statistics
UK government transport statistics
www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/groups/dft_transstats/documents/sectionhomepage/dft_transstats_page.hcsp
Sustainable Transport
Campaign for sustainable transport
www.transport2000.org.uk
Environmental Transport Association
www.eta.co.uk
Find out about community and local authority car share schemes
www.carshareclubs.org.uk
Motorvate, government sponsored campaign to promote greener fleets
www.greenerfleet.org.uk
CTC support cyclists and promotes cycling
www.ctc.org.uk
Sustrans promote sustainable transport - cycling and walking - and in 2000 celebrated the completion of 5000 miles of the UK cycle network. Find maps of safe routes here
www.sustrans.org.uk
Timetable for UK train services
www.nationalrail.co.uk
Route planning and ticket information for the UK
www.thetrainline.com
Timetables for buses in the UK
www.showbus.com/timetables
Pollution Emissions
You will find information on UK air quality and emissions factors here. In addition, many local authorities publish local air pollution information on their on websites.
Emission factor database
www.naei.org.uk
Statistics on UK air quality
www.airquality.co.uk
Alternative Fuels
Alternatives to conventional petrol and diesel are becoming more widely available. Here is where you can find out more:
The Energy Saving Trust campaign to promote cleaner fuels
www.transportenergy.org.uk
The electric vehicle association
www.gwassoc.dircon.co.uk/Evahome.html
Information on electric vehicles
www.evuk.co.uk
Information on and availability of liquid petroleum gas
www.lpg-directory.co.uk
Biodiesel is an alternative to fossil fuel – find out more:
www.biodiesel.co.uk
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