An important objective underlying the whole of the Department for Transport's strategy is balancing the need to travel with the need to improve quality of life. The Department's website describes their work in promoting initiatives that can reduce congestion, improve local environments and encourage healthier and safer lifestyles. There is information on cycling, road charging, school travel and walking.

Visit www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/groups/dft_susttravel/documents/sectionhomepage/dft_susttravel_page.hcsp for more details