{"id":801,"date":"2025-08-29T10:11:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T09:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getme2.co.uk\/herrington-view\/?p=801"},"modified":"2025-08-29T10:13:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T09:13:56","slug":"mode-shift-month-2025-small-changes-big-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getme2.co.uk\/herrington-view\/active-travel\/mode-shift-month-2025-small-changes-big-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Mode Shift Month 2025: Small Changes, Big Difference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>What is Mode Shift Month?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This September is <strong>Mode Shift Month<\/strong>\u2014a nationwide campaign all about trying out different ways of getting around. Whether it\u2019s <strong>walking, wheeling, cycling, catching the bus, hopping on the train, or even sharing a car journey<\/strong>, it\u2019s a chance to see how small changes can make a big difference to your health, your wallet, and your community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why take part?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Healthier living<\/strong>: Walking and cycling build activity into your day without needing the gym.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Save money<\/strong>: Public transport and car sharing often cost less than driving alone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cleaner air<\/strong>: Fewer cars on the road means less congestion and pollution in our towns and neighbourhoods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Less stress<\/strong>: Active and shared travel can make your commute or school run calmer and more enjoyable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s happening this September?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Throughout the month, schools, businesses, and councils across the UK will be running <strong>fun activities, travel challenges, and local events<\/strong> to help people discover new ways to travel. You\u2019ll also spot resources like <strong>pledge cards, scavenger hunts, and travel tips<\/strong> designed to make it easy to get involved.<\/p>\n<p>And it\u2019s not just about big commitments\u2014even swapping just one or two car journeys a week for a walk, cycle, or bus ride makes a difference.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you can get involved<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Try something new<\/strong>: Swap one of your regular car trips for walking, cycling, or public transport.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Share your journey<\/strong>: Talk with colleagues, neighbours, or friends about your experience\u2014it might inspire them too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Join in locally<\/strong>: Keep an eye out for events, challenges, and offers happening in your workplace, school, or community.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make it fun<\/strong>: Turn the school run into a walking adventure or try a \u201cbike bus\u201d with colleagues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>A movement for everyone<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mode Shift Month is about <strong>people, not policies<\/strong>. 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