And support local authorities in taking initiatives to encourage environmental transport practices. Kirk Sessions can do a number of things to help congregations to make a contribution to longer-term solutions. Not least they can stimulate debate and reflection in the Church on transport issues, and do an environmental audit of the church's activities. Governments find it very difficult to transfer resources to dealing with long-term problems unless they see considerable and obvious support for the issue. Kirk Sessions could ensure our congregations are well informed.
Some environmental groups have briefing papers and can advise on monitoring equipment.
Christian literature is also available , for example from the SRT Project. Congregations might consider regularly writing to Government Ministers, their local MPs, MEPs and councillors, encouraging them when they make positive statements or take action promoting environmentally sustainable transport. Encouragement is an extremely valuable political tool. Individuals and groups within the congregation might join environmental organisations which keep up pressure on Government and other institutions in our society on environmental matters. But whatever measures are implemented by government at national or local level, Christians cannot escape personal and collective responsibility for the stewardship and love of God's creation.