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Sustainable Transport
By supporting sustainable transport initiatives in an effort to reduce people’s reliance on cars, Council seeks to reduce carbon emissions and air pollution while improving the health and wellbeing of the community. Walking, cycling and public transport are the main forms of sustainable transport but car pooling and driving fuel efficient or cleaner fuel vehicles can also help make a difference.
Australian cities have become increasingly car dependent, with over three quarters of all trips being undertaken as either a driver or passenger of a car. This level of car dependency has serious consequences on the environment and public health. Australia has the highest greenhouse gas emission level per capita in the world, and traffic congestion costs in Australia exceed $12 billion every year. There are also significant health costs associated with road trauma and reductions in levels of physical activity resulting from increased dependence on cars in our community.
The City of Whitehorse is relatively well serviced by train, tram and bus services. The municipality also has a reasonably flat topography and is well served with numerous footpaths and bicycle paths, making walking and cycling an attractive and feasible option for many trips.
Click on the following link to find out how to get to the Whitehorse Civic Centre by public transport, cycling or walking: 
Sustainable Transport Options to Whitehorse Civic Centre (630.00kB).
For information about travelling in Box Hill specifically, download the Transport Access Guide Box Hill (501.98kB).
Drive a Greener Car
Tips for more fuel-efficient driving.
Public Transport
Train, tram and bus routes in the City of Whitehorse.
Travelling with Limited Mobility
Information about improved access to public transport for people with disabilities.
TravelSmart Map
Pocket-sized map, complete with standard Melway references, provides the latest information on sustainable transport options in Whitehorse.
Walking School Bus
The Walking School Bus program encourages healthy exercise habits, strengthens children’s road safety awareness and decreases the impact of cars on the environment.
Eastern Transport Coalition
The Eastern Transport Coalition advocates for sustainable and integrated transport services to reduce the level of car dependency in the eastern suburbs.
Sustainable Transport Options for Students
Information for secondary school aged children using sustainable transport.