16 - Traveling and Sustainability

What is the approximate cost of a standard Railcard in the UK?

• £5

• £15

• £30

• £50

Which of these is NOT a benefit of using a travel card?

• Free access to all public transport in London

• Eligibility for young people, seniors, families, and couples

• Discounted fares on trains and coaches

• Savings of up to hundreds of pounds annually

What is the main reason given for avoiding making public transport free?

• It would encourage people to walk less.

• It might lead to increased inflation.

• It could lead to overcrowding on public transport.

• It would be too expensive to implement.

What is the name of the app recommended for finding cheaper train fares by splitting journeys?

• TrainLine

• National Rail Enquiries

• TopCashback

• Train Split

Transport for London (TfL) aims to have a completely zero-emission bus fleet by the year (a)   .

Approximately (a)   % of lamp posts on London roads now use LED lights.

Categorise the following TfL initiatives as either focused on reducing carbon emissions or adapting to climate change:

Groups:

(a) Reducing Carbon Emissions:

,

(b) Adapting to Climate Change:

• Converting lighting to LEDs

• Creating sustainable drainage systems

• Developing a zero-emission bus fleet

• Building wildflower verges

Which three (3) options are ways of getting cheaper train tickets?

• Rail Card

• Buying Ticket in advance

• Comparing prices from different train ticket sites

• Getting the train ticket on the day of travel

Public transport is generally more expensive than travelling by car in the UK.

• Ture

• False

Travelling by coach is usually slower than travelling by train, but it is also typically cheaper.

• True

• False