Sustainable travel planning launched by Basingstoke council

The service, provided by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, is hoped to inspire people to make more of their journeys on foot or by bike.

It comes just in time for National Walking and Cycling Month in May.

The council’s Green Team is offering free tailored travel plans focused on environmentally friendly ways of getting around as part of the initiative.

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has launched a sustainable travel planning service. (Image: Supplied) The free journey planning advice will be available to residents at events, at drop-in sessions, and via telephone and email.

Cllr Chris Tomblin, cabinet member for the climate and ecological emergency, said: "The recent sunny weather makes this National Walking and Cycling Month an even better time to get active outside, with all its benefits including burning calories, saving money on fuel, improving your mental wellbeing and making the air we breathe much cleaner.

"Whether you want to rely less on the car or you don’t have one and need to get around in other ways, I encourage you to get in touch with our Green Team.

"They can support you to travel in a way that’s kinder to your pocket and our planet."

For more information, visit the council’s website.