Everyone can help to improve air quality. Relatively small changes in behaviour all add up. Most air pollution in South Gloucestershire is caused by road traffic. Just leaving the car at home for one short journey a week can help. Walking or cycling will improve your own fitness as well as help the environment. If possible, consider sharing lifts to work. Again, every little helps, so even if you can only car share on one day a week, it will contribute to better air quality and save you petrol money. When driving, remember that the amount of pollution a vehicle produces depends on its age, engine size and type of fuel burned. How well the vehicle is driven and maintained will also affect the amount of pollution produced.
Businesses may already be using technical equipment to reduce emissions. They might also be asked to co-operate with efforts to reduce traffic on certain routes, implement green commuter plans or encourage staff to cycle or walk to work.
Members of the public may be asked to give their views about our proposals to improve air quality.