All participants will add their ideas, inspired by virtual events held around the world by the local organizers of each city. The one with the most ideas will receive the award for the most creative city.
During lockdown air pollution and nitrogen dioxide emissions have reduced the yearly average by over 10% in my area. However, once lockdown is lifted if people go back to using cars like they used to, the progress we have made in lockdown will be lost. Additionally, after lockdown people are likely to use their cars instead of public transport, to reduce the risk of coming in contact with someone who could be infected. I want to encourage people to use active travel, such as walking and cycling and to do this i want to use the token of money.
Anyone who owns a phone
I will create an application where you earn money for the more miles to walk, cycle, scoot Etc. It will be open to any age. As older people are physically at a disadvantage, there will be an algorithm that takes that into account. The app will give you 5p for every 0.5miles you do walk. Health professionals say you should do an average of 7,000-10,000 steps per day if you are using walking to benefit your health/as a form of exercise. On average 10,000 steps is almost 5miles. You could earn about 47-50p per day if you hit that step goal. Thats about £3.50 a day just for walking. I you cycle it will only be 3p per 0.5mile however its easier to cycle future. i will create a fair system that not only benefits our earth but benfits us as individuals as the air quality will be better and this app encourages people to exercise.
- Reduces air pollution
- Reduces the amount of vehicles on the road
-It gives people a sentiment to exercise
- people will be encouraged to workout, making them healthier
- Exercise is proven to improve mental health, which is something that it needed now and espeacially after lockdown, when people are adapting to the new "normal"
