Westside CRAG (Carbon Rationing Action Group)
The average Victorian household uses 18 kWh of electricity per day. Want to learn how to use less than 2 kWh, with minimal outlay?
Want to reduce your gas and petrol consumption?
At the last meeting we measured our emissions & shared reduction strategies. It was productive & fun, but we need more people for our next meeting:
When: Monday, 5th May @ 7:30pm
Where: 7 Burns St, Yarraville
RSVP: 9314-7713 or crags@westnet.com.au
Modes of Travel to Work
In 2006, more than 45,224 (66.6% of the population) people travelled to and from work as the driver in Brimbank, compared to 43,733 in 2001.
In 2006, there were 6,962 people who caught public transport to work (train, bus, tram or ferry) in City of Brimbank, compared with 50,416 who drove in private vehicles (car –as driver, car – as passenger, motorbike, or truck).
Analysis of the method of travel to work of the residents in City of Brimbank in 2006 compared to the Melbourne Statistical Division shows that 10.3% used public transport, while 74.3% used a private vehicle, compared with 11.7% and 67.1% respectively in the Melbourne Statistical Division.
The major difference between the method of travel to work of City of Brimbank and the Melbourne Statistical Division was:
A larger percentage of car – as driver commuters (66.6% compared to 61.1%).
The largest changes in the method of travel to work by resident population in City of Brimbank between 2001 and 2006 were for those nominated:
Car – as driver (+1,491 persons);
Train (+1,228 persons);
Worked at home (-293 persons), and;
Car – as passenger (-266 persons).
Based on 2001 Census information
More than half of the city has 2 or more motor vehicles.
Households with 2 or more motor vehicles will have much higher CO2 emissions and is an indicator of the lack of public transport options for residents and ratepayers.
But by making less trips in the car(s) to the milk bar, or down to the local take-away, we can diminish greenhouse gas emissions.
