Motorists in the Harrogate district are being encouraged to ditch their car for one day a week and instead walk, cycle or take public transport to work.
It’s for a new weekly initiative called ‘Car Free Fridays’ that has been launched by local green charity Zero Carbon Harrogate.
It will take place every Friday beginning October 8 and ZCH hopes it will encourage some new greener habits. Transport is the largest source of emissions in the Harrogate District, making up 49% of the total figure.
Jemima Parker, chair of Zero-Carbon Harrogate said:
“It’s a good way of encouraging people to have one day a week where they leave their car at home. It encourages good habits”.
“Reducing cars on our roads also has the added benefit of improving air quality and reducing traffic congestion, and active travel such as cycling and walking is great for our health and mental wellbeing. Good for us, and good for the planet.”
Car Free Fridays is being backed by Harrogate Borough Council and Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate.
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Walk to School Day
Car-Free Fridays will also coincide with the district’s second Walk to School Day on October 8.
More than 7,000 pupils from 31 schools across the Harrogate district ditched their usual method of transport to take part in the first ZCH event in June.
North Stainley Church of England School won the ‘Zero Hero Primary‘ award, with 94% of its pupils taking part.
