Harrogate launches 'Car Free Fridays'
Harrogate motorists encouraged to ditch their cars on Fridays
Environment campaigners in Harrogate are launching 'Car Free Fridays', starting in October.
The group- Zero Carbon Harrogate, want motorists to ditch their car for one day a week and instead walk, cycle or take the bus to work.
With transport being the largest source of emissions in the Harrogate District (49% of the total figure), Zero Carbon Harrogate hopes 'Car Free Fridays' will encourage some greener habits.
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.”