What counts
A Clean Commute is any regular trip (work, school, errands, social plans) that you make without being the only person in a petrol or diesel car. That includes:
- Walking any trip you would normally drive, even a short 15-minute one.
- Cycling or e-biking, your own or from a public scheme.
- Public transport: metro, light rail, tram, bus, ferry, intercity train.
- Sharing: carpooling with a colleague or neighbour, or riding with someone already going your way.
Mixed trips count too. Driving to a station and taking the train is still a win; just log it on the days you really do it.
Why it matters
Passenger cars are a large share of transport emissions in most cities, and a car sitting in traffic also adds noise, tyre dust and congestion for everyone around it. Replacing even a few car trips a week shifts your personal footprint more than most household changes, and it often saves money on fuel and parking.
Make the habit stick
- Pick one anchor trip. Choose the journey that is easiest to swap, such as the commute to the same office every Tuesday.
- Remove the friction the night before. Charge the e-bike, check the timetable, put your helmet or transit card by the door.
- Have a plan B. Rain or a late meeting should not break your habit. Know the bus that gets you home.
- Turn the time into something. A podcast, a call with a friend, or simply a walk without a screen makes the trip a reward instead of a chore.
How GoC5 estimates it
In this preview, a logged Clean Commute is worth +50 $C5 and an example estimate of 2.4 kg CO2. That is a rough average for replacing a typical solo car commute; your real figure depends on distance, vehicle and fuel. See how we handle estimates.
Take it further
Gather coworkers or neighbours into a weekly challenge in the Green Commute Club, or look at sample ride-pass perks you could work toward.