Transport and Housing
Initiatives and Information
Did you know the average Australian car travels 15,000km per year, emitting around 4 tonnes of carbon dioxide pollution into the atmosphere?
RCE-GWS has identified sustainable transports as a key challenge for the region. Transport, such as cars and trucks that burn petroleum, are a significant cause of air pollution and a major contributor to global warming – not to mention the associated traffic congestion.
Western Sydney Carpool
The Western Sydney Carpool (opens in new window) is a free, online service for anyone who wants to save money, meet new people and reduce their carbon footprint while travelling to work or study. The Western Sydney Carpool is so easy to use. It takes two minutes to join the network and then Western Sydney Carpool will search its database and match you with other people travelling in the same direction.
Living and Working in GWS
Penrith Business Alliance (opens in a new window) promotes sustainable business growth in the local region. The Penrith Business Alliance is increasing jobs within the Penrith community, the economic sustainability of the region, reduces the amount of daily travel for local residents and encourages the use of local public transport.
Green Living
Make your household more sustainable by visiting the Living Green (opens in a new window) website. Save on energy costs and reduce your impact on the environment, learn how to save water and reduce your water bills, minimise waste through recycling and waste reduction, find ways to travel greener and see if you may be eligible for assistance for home improvements that save energy and water.
Sydney Alliance
The Sydney Alliance (opens in a new window) brings together diverse community organisations, unions and religious organisations to advance the common good and achieve a fair, just and sustainable city.
Their vision is for Sydney to have a world-class public transport system that is regular, reliable, clean, safe and easy to use for the people of Sydney regardless of health, wealth, age and mobility. It is planned, integrated and connected to where people live, work and play.
